Lawn grubs, the small, white larvae that often wreak havoc on lawns in Ohio, eventually transform into beetles. These beetles, such as June beetles or Japanese beetles, can continue to damage your lawn by feeding on its leaves. To protect your lawn from both grubs and beetles, it's essential to hire professionals for effective grub control. They can provide preventative treatments to stop grubs from causing damage in the first place and curative treatments to eliminate existing infestations, preventing them from turning into beetles. By taking these measures, you can keep your lawn healthy and free from the destructive effects of grubs and beetles.

What do grubs turn into?

Japanese beetle on a blade of grass in Mansfield, OH.

Grubs are the larvae of various beetle species, and they eventually transform into adult beetles. Two common types of beetles that grubs can turn into are June beetles and Japanese beetles. June beetles, also known as May beetles, are a type of scarab beetle that emerges from the soil in late spring or early summer. They are attracted to light and are often seen flying around porch lights or streetlights at night. Japanese beetles, on the other hand, are a type of scarab beetle that emerges in early summer and feeds on the leaves and flowers of various plants. They are attracted to light and are often seen flying around during the day. Both types of beetles can cause damage to your lawn and garden, so it is important to take preventive measures to control grubs and beetles.

Grubs and beetles can both harm your lawn.

Grubs and beetles can both cause damage to your lawn. Grubs are the larvae of beetles and feed on the roots of grass, causing the grass to die and turn brown. This can result in large patches of dead grass on your lawn. Beetles, on the other hand, feed on the leaves of grass and other plants, causing them to become skeletonized. This can result in a weakened lawn and reduced plant growth.

In addition to the direct damage caused by grubs and beetles, they can also attract other pests to your lawn. Birds and other animals are attracted to the grubs and beetles and may dig up your lawn in search of them. This can cause further damage to your lawn and make it more difficult to control the grub and beetle population.

Grubs can attract animals like skunks and raccoons, which dig up lawns in search of them, causing further damage.

Hire professionals to deal with grubs.

Hiring professionals to deal with grubs is the best way to ensure that your lawn is protected from these pests. Professionals have the knowledge and experience to identify grub infestations and apply the appropriate treatments to eliminate them. They can also provide preventative treatments to stop grubs from causing damage in the first place.

Preventative treatments are applied to the soil before grubs hatch, preventing them from feeding on the roots of grass. This can help to prevent grub infestations and reduce the amount of damage caused by grubs. Curative treatments are applied to the soil after grubs have hatched, eliminating existing infestations and preventing them from turning into beetles.

Call us today to schedule our grub control service!

At Free Spray Lawn Care, we offer preventative treatments to stop grubs from causing damage in the first place and curative treatments to eliminate existing infestations. Our grub control service is offered to commercial and residential property owners in Mansfield, Wooster, Strongsville, and other nearby areas in Ohio. Give us a call today at 419-529-5296 to schedule our grub control service and protect your lawn from these destructive pests!