Grubs will destroy your lawn if nothing is done to stop them!
Grubs are beetle larvae that love to feed on turf roots. Since they exist underground, they’re able to go undetected as they weaken your lawn’s root system.

The beetles lay their eggs in lawns in early summer. Very soon afterwards, the eggs hatch into hungry grubs that spend the rest of the growing season eating roots. In many cases, homeowners don’t know that grubs are present until symptoms start appearing. When it comes to this point steps need to be taken to repair the damaged ares, and the lawn must be treated with an insecticide to control the grubs.

So how can you tell if grubs are a problem?
The most common sign of a grub infestation are irregular brown patches throughout the turf, and grass that feels spongy when you walk across it. If you notice animals such as skunks, raccoons and birds digging through your turf, they may be looking for grubs to eat. In severe infestations, sod can be rolled up easily (like a loose carpet) due to root destruction.

The best way to tell if grubs are a problem is to perform an actual grub check. You can do this by pulling up a small section of sod. If you find more than six grubs per square foot treatment is recommended to protect your turf from major damage.

How are lawns treated?
Insecticides made especially for grub control are very effective, and they won’t harm the grass, other plants or you. They should be applied as soon as possible for the best results. At the very least, they need to be applied before extensive damage shows up in your turf.

By taking action against grubs now, you can save yourself some major headaches later!