Grub Control

Grub Control

Grubs are the larvae of the Japanese beetle, and can destroy a lawn in the blink of an eye. They eat the roots leaving the grass plant unable to take in food or water. It is very wise to add this service to your lawn care program turning it into 9 visits, and protecting your lawn from potentially devastating summer grub damage. This visit is typically completed just prior to grubs hatching to eliminate them as they hatch and is typically performed at the same time as your lawn care program application.

Grubs typically hatch in the summer and they are most susceptible to pesticides and easiest to eliminate as larvae before they start killing your grass. 

This preventative treatment gets rid of grubs as soon as they hatch.

If you begin to see brown patches popping up in your yard, this can be an indicator of grubs. It can also be a sign of lawn disease, so you'll want to check for other signs of a white grub infestation.

When grass feels spongy, grubs may be underneath. If you can take that spongy grass and roll it up like a carpet, it's a pretty strong sign of grub presence in your soil. Once you pull up the grass, you may even see the actual grubs.

Another major indicator of grubs in your yard is seeing other animals rooting around in your grass. Animals like moles and skunks as they love to eat grubs and will dig into your grass and soil to eat the grubs, which ends up causing further damage to your lawn.

Like our Lawn Care Program pricing your lawns price for Grub Control is based on the total square footage of turf grass being treated. However as a general idea of pricing for Grub Control it is about an additional 33% increase over your normal application price when the service is performed with your Round 3 lawn care application. 

Grubs typically hatch in late summer, so we apply our preventative grub control treatment in June and July, as it is the best time to treat for them. This treatment works over time to eliminate the larvae and stop them from eating your grass. Grubs are the most susceptible to pesticides when they are young, so preventative treatment gets rid of them as soon as they hatch.

Nothing can completely prevent grubs in your lawn but there are some things you can do to make it much harder for grubs to get established in your lawn. But here are a few things you can do to reduce the chances of getting grubs:

Proper Mowing:

Height: Keep your grass at the recommended height for its species, typically around 3 inches for cool-season grasses. Taller grass shades the soil, making it less attractive to beetles for laying eggs.

Frequency: Mow regularly to avoid removing more than one-third of the grass blade at a time. This prevents stress on the grass, promoting stronger root systems that can better withstand grub damage.
Adequate Watering:

Deep Watering: Water deeply and infrequently, providing about 1 inch of water per week. This encourages deep root growth, making the grass more resilient to grub feeding.

Timing: Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and allow grass to dry before nightfall, minimizing disease risks.

Fertilization:

Balanced Fertilization: Apply fertilizers based on soil test results to provide balanced nutrients. Avoid over-fertilization, which can promote thatch buildup and weaken the lawn.

Seasonal Application: Fertilize in the fall and spring to promote healthy growth. Fall fertilization helps the grass recover from summer stress and builds root reserves for winter.

Aeration:

Core Aeration: Aerate your lawn in the fall or spring to relieve soil compaction, improve water and nutrient penetration, and enhance root growth. This makes the lawn less susceptible to grub damage.
Frequency: Aerate at least once a year, or more often if the soil is heavily compacted or has high clay content.

Over-seeding:

Thick Turf: Over-seed thin or bare spots in your lawn to promote dense turf growth. A thick, healthy lawn is less inviting to beetles looking to lay eggs.

Best Time: Over-seed in the fall when the soil is warm, and the weather is cool, providing optimal conditions for seed germination and establishment.

Thatch Management:

Thatch Removal: Keep thatch, a layer of organic matter between the grass and soil, under control. Excessive thatch provides a habitat for grubs. Dethatch if the layer exceeds 0.5 inches.


Method: Use a dethatching rake or a power dethatcher to remove excess thatch. Follow up with aeration to improve soil structure.

Lawn Repair:

Damage Repair: Repair any damaged areas promptly to prevent them from becoming entry points for pests and diseases. Use a mixture of topsoil and grass seed to patch bare spots.


Seed Varieties: Choose grass seed varieties that are well-suited to your region and soil type for better establishment and growth.

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We ask that you and your pets remain indoors while we are treating the property and stay off the lawn until our application is dry (typically 2 hours or less). This minimizes exposure to pesticides and herbicides and prevents residues from being tracked into homes.

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