You don’t have to spot grubs to suspect a grub problem. As these critters do their work in the soil, they leave behind a trace of evidence that can be obvious above ground. Looking for these signs can help you get started with grub control before these creatures have the chance to do more extensive harm to your lawn in Hixson. At Lawn Doctor of Chattanooga, we always encourage homeowners to keep an eye out for common red flags indicating a serious grub issue. To learn more about these warning signs, take a look at the following list.
Red Flags Signaling a Need for Grub Control
Sightings of these problems should set off alarm bells that a grub infestation is imminent, if not already present:
- Areas of grass are beginning to turn brown. When grass turns brown, it is often a sign that it is dying off. Because grubs can kill whole sections of turf by eating away at underground root systems, they are frequently the cause of brown patches.
- Spots of your lawn having some give when you walk on them. Before grass withers and dies due to grub activity, it may feel soft and sponge-like. This is the result of grubs destabilizing underground root structures.
- Increased beetle or moth activity near your grass. Beetles and moths are the adult form of grubs, otherwise known as larvae. If these bugs are hovering over your lawn, they’ve probably been busy laying their eggs in the soil.
- Skunks or raccoons digging away at the soil. When predators of grubs, which include skunks and raccoons, find these pests in your lawn, they’ll get to work digging up what they see as a tasty snack.
- Sections of your lawn pulling up like a layer of carpet. Your grass might begin to peel away when its roots have been severed by grubs.
We Can Diagnose and Treat Your Grub Problem in Hixson
If you still aren’t certain whether the issues you’re seeing on your lawn represent grub activity, we can quickly diagnose the problem and propose a tailored treatment plan. Our grub control services and other lawn treatments benefit local landscapes in:
- Hixson
- Chattanooga
- Ooltewah
- Ringgold
- Signal Mountain
- Lookout Mountain
- Brainerd
- And throughout the surrounding area
For grub control in Hixson,contact us today!
