Grub Control and Prevention

How can I tell is I have Grub Damage?

Patchy grass, and looking under the surface and finding more than 10 grubs per one foot by one foot. They damage your lawn by:

• One of the biggest reasons why lawn grubs are so harmful is because they feast on the roots of your grass. Your grass uses its roots to take in water and nutrients from the soil, which means that grubs can quickly cause your grass to die. If you’re noticing more brown or thinning patches in your lawn, grubs might be the cause.

• Grubs make your lawn more susceptible to disease: Damage from grubs doesn’t only make your lawn look less attractive—it can also harm the overall health of your property and make your lawn more susceptible to some of the most common fungal and turf diseases. When grubs damage the roots of your grass, your lawn has a more difficult time getting the nutrients, oxygen, and water that it needs to fight off diseases like brown patch or fairy ring. If you’re taking care of your lawn and you’re still seeing more damage to your lawn this year, grubs could be the underlying cause.

• Grubs attract more animals to your lawn: Have you noticed more mole tracks or birds in your lawn? Many animals feed on white grubs and beetles—and if your lawn has plenty of grubs to go around, these animals can invite themselves onto your property. Animals like moles, raccoons, and skunks can even dig up your lawn in search of grubs, which might require you to pay for additional overseeding services.