Defend Your Lawn from Grub Damage
Grubs, the larval stage of beetles like June and Japanese beetles, pose a serious threat to your lawn. These pests feed on turfgrass roots, causing significant damage. They also attract wildlife like moles, skunks, and raccoons, which dig up lawns in search of grubs, creating further destruction.
Understanding the Grub Life Cycle
Grubs typically hatch in the summer when adult beetles lay their eggs. The larvae start feeding on grass roots, continuing into late fall. As temperatures drop, they burrow deeper into the soil to overwinter. In spring, they resume feeding briefly before maturing into adult beetles. This cycle repeats, potentially causing year-round damage if not controlled.
Signs of a Grub Infestation
Detecting grubs early can save your lawn. Common signs include:
Irregular brown patches that don’t recover with watering.
Spongy turf that feels loose underfoot.
Sections of lawn lifting like carpet, exposing grubs beneath.
Increased activity from animals like moles or skunks digging for grubs.
Spotting these symptoms early allows for prompt intervention, preventing extensive damage.
Effective Grub Control
ProLawn offers both curative and preventative treatments to disrupt the grub life cycle and protect your lawn.
Curative Applications
If a technician identifies grub damage, a curative treatment targets the existing infestation to stop further harm.
Preventative Applications
For proactive protection, preventative treatments are applied during summer when beetles lay eggs, reducing the likelihood of future infestations.
Grubs play a role in the ecosystem, providing nutrients for birds and aiding in natural soil aeration. However, their population must remain controlled to prevent lawn damage.
Timing and Treatment
ProLawn begins grub treatments in April, continuing through September to target grubs during their most active phases. Fall is a critical time, as grubs prepare for winter by feeding aggressively. By stopping them in the fall, you can prevent significant lawn damage in the spring, when visible issues typically emerge.
ProLawn’s experienced technicians will select the right treatment for your lawn. To ensure effectiveness, grub control treatments should be watered in with at least half an inch of water following application.
Contact ProLawn Today
Don’t let grubs ruin your lawn. Contact ProLawn at 540-662-8316 or email clientservices@prolawn.com to schedule your grub control service. Let us help you achieve a healthy, beautiful lawn year-round!
