Grubs are a common lawn pest in Ohio that can cause significant damage to your turf if left unchecked. These larvae feed on the roots of grass, leading to brown patches and weakened growth. Unfortunately, grubs won't go away on their own, and if anything, the infestation will continue to spread and cause significant damage to your lawn. If you notice grubs, you'll want to hire pros to apply curative treatments right away to minimize the amount of damage they can cause. Next year, invest in preventative treatments to prevent them from becoming a problem in the first place.

Grubs Won't Go Away on Their Own Without Treatment

Three white grubs in soil in Mansfield, OH.

Grubs are the larvae of various beetles, such as Japanese beetles and June beetles. They live in the soil and feed on the roots of your grass, causing significant damage. Unfortunately, grubs won't go away on their own. If left untreated, the infestation will continue to spread and result in further harm to your turf. As the grubs grow and develop, they will eventually pupate and emerge as adult beetles. These adult beetles will then lay eggs, which will hatch into more grubs, continuing the cycle of damage to your lawn. Therefore, it is essential to take action to control grubs as soon as you notice them in your lawn.

If you notice grubs, you need to hire pros to apply curative treatments right away.

When you notice grubs in your lawn, it is crucial to take immediate action to control them. The best course of action is to hire professionals to apply curative treatments. These treatments are designed to kill grubs that are already present in your lawn. Professionals have the knowledge and experience to identify the extent of the infestation and apply the appropriate treatment, stopping these pests from causing more damage. They will also be able to advise you on any additional steps you need to take to restore your lawn to its healthy state, such as enrolling in additional lawn care services like fertilization, aeration, and overseeding.

Signs of a grub infestation include brown patches, a lawn that feels spongy when walked on and lifts like a carpet, and an increased presence of animals.

Next year, invest in preventative treatments to keep grubs from becoming a problem in the first place.

If you dealt with a grub infestation this year, you'll likely have the same issue next year. Because of this, investing in preventative treatments is a worthwhile choice. Preventative treatments are designed to prevent grubs from becoming a problem in the first place. These treatments are applied before newly hatched grubs have a chance to start feeding on your turf's roots, targeting them when they're most vulnerable. They work by creating a barrier in the soil that kills them as they make their way up to feed.

Preventative treatments are most effective when applied in the early summer, before the grubs have a chance to develop. This is because the treatments need time to penetrate the soil and create a barrier before the grubs start feeding. Applying the treatment too late may not be as effective, as the grubs may have already started feeding on the roots of your grass.

Contact Us Today to Schedule Our Grub Control Service

Keep grubs from taking over your lawn with our grub control service! Our team at Free Spray Lawn Care applies preventative treatments in June to keep these pests from infesting in the first place. However, curative solutions are also available if you're dealing with an active infestation.

We offer our grub control service to residential and commercial property owners in Mansfield, Wooster, Strongsville, OH, and nearby areas. Give us a call today at 419-529-5296 to schedule our grub control service!