Some lawn pests are a concern because of their negative impact on humans and animals. Others are particularly worrisome because of the damage they can do to healthy turf. Grubs fall into the latter category. While these pernicious creatures can cause an eyesore on your lawn, they can be stopped with professional grub control treatments. We recommend learning about the signs to look out for so that you don’t unknowingly let a grub infestation run wild on your lawn in Dalton.
Red Flags Signaling a Need for Grub Control
Confused about how to diagnose a grub infestation with these creatures hidden away in the soil? For better or worse, plenty of evidence is available aboveground that can be traced back to grubs’ subterranean activity. If your answer to any of the following questions is “yes,” you could be dealing with a grub problem that needs to be treated by professionals:
- Do you have moths or beetles present on your lawn? Moths and beetles represent grubs that have reached maturity and lay eggs that will lead to even more grubs. As a result, sightings of these bugs flying around should tip you off that something is amiss.
- Have strange holes been dug up in your landscape? Animals that prey on grubs, ranging from birds and raccoons to skunks, will work away at the soil to dig up and dine on these creatures. Proof that these predators have been active on your lawn indicates that there are plenty of grubs at work under the soil.
- Are there brown patches of grass in irregular shapes? Your turf will die off in irregularly shaped patches after grubs have severed these areas from their precious roots.
- Do some parts of your lawn feel soft and sponge-like? Weakened root systems resulting from grub attacks can also leave sections of grass feeling oddly soft underfoot, a bit like fresh sod.
We Can Diagnose and Treat Your Grub Problem in Dalton
If you’re having trouble diagnosing the issues on your lawn and are worried about grubs, have Lawn Doctor of the Greater Berkshires come by for expert diagnosis and the creation of a comprehensive grub prevention program. Our team is ready to protect your yard in:
- Dalton
- Pittsfield
- Lee
- Stockbridge
- The Berkshires
- Pittsfield
- Great Barrington
- North Adams
- Or a community in the surrounding area
For grub control in Dalton,contact us today!
