White Grubs, or more commonly known as just Grubs, are the larvae of scarabs (beetles). Everyone has grubs in their lawn, but when there are 10 or more grubs per square foot, they can damage your lawn. Grubs commonly attack the roots of turfgrasses and ornamental plants. Damage first appears to be drought stress or a lack of water. Heavily infested turf will appear off-color and wilt in the hot sun. Continued feeding by the grubs will cause the turf to die in large irregular patches. The grass may feel spongy and is easily rolled back or lifted like a piece of carpet, since the grubs have eaten the roots.
Grub populations also attract predatory mammals such as skunks, raccoons, opossums and moles that dig in search of a meal, causing further damage to the turf.
If you suspect you have a grub problem (or you don’t want to have one) just give us a call. We offer a once-per-year Preventive Grub Treatment that is guaranteed for the season and costs twice your regular application price.
NOTE: A Preventive Grub Application will not necessarily get rid of moles. Moles eat many insects, not just grubs.
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