Grubs are the larval (or worm) state of many types of beetles. The beetles lay their eggs in your lawn, and the newly hatched worms work their way through the thatch and into the soil, where they feed on the roots of grass plants. Most beetles lay their eggs in mid to late summer, and the young grubs do their greatest damage during the fall months.

 

They feed during the warm summer months and then over winter deep in the soil. Early the following summer, the grubs move close to the soil surface and begin feeding again. They can cause extensive damage in small numbers due to their voracious appetite. After a short feeding period during the third summer, the white grub pupates and turns into an adult. The adult (June beetle) over winters in soil and lays eggs the following summer, thus completing its life cycle.

 Grubs don’t disappear on their own. They should be treated by Angel's Lawn Care before damage begins to appear, or as soon as they’re discovered. When discovered early enough in the year, a preventive treatment can be applied. When damage appears in the fall, a fast-acting curative treatment is needed.

Grub Treatment

If you have had grub problems present, it is important to eliminate any worms that are residing in your turf layer. In order for this treatment to be effective, ground temperaturs need to be high enough that the grubs come to the top layer of soil to feed usually between April and November annually. This treatment is the same cost as your lawn program and can be added if you or your technician notice the signs of damage. We do not treat any existing problem without your authorization, so you will need to call us if you wish to schedule a treatment.

Grub Preventative

If you have had grub treatments in the past and simply want to prevent any further infestation then a grub preventative is in order. A preventative, unlike the treatment, prevents the worm from molting from it's pupate stage. Any eggs that may be in the soil will not hatch and thus prevents infestation from these lawn destroying insects from becoming a problem. Timing is critical and this application must be done in June which is at the height of the egg laying activity.

 

We use high quality products to ensure that Grub Worms are alleviated and to keep outside infestations from moving in on your lawn. Early treatment and prevention can save your lawn from the devastating effects of a Grub Worm infestation. Call us for a free quote.