As part of our comprehensive grub control service for local homes, Lawn Doctor of Madison-Decatur would like to provide some helpful info about these pests. Let’s take a look.
Why Grub Activity is Bad For Your Lawn
These creatures are the offspring of Japanese beetles. These larvae have small, C-shaped bodies and live within your soil. They chew on the roots of your turf as their only food source, so the longer these pests linger in your soil, the more damage they’ll do to your lawn. Their presence can cause thinning growth, yellowish color, and other adverse lawn care effects.
Grubs are also a dense food source for raccoons, moles, birds, and other wild animals, so an infestation will attract plenty of unwanted visitors. The damage these creatures can do to your turf by digging around in search of grubs can often be worse than the damage caused directly by the grubs.
Warning Signs of a Grub infestation
Grubs are best avoided, so you don’t need to confirm their infestation before taking action. We can provide proactive treatments to prevent this issue throughout your yard. However, it’s good to know the warning signs. Aside from simply searching for these small, white worm-like creatures in your soil, here are two things to watch for:
- Yellow turf. Lawns suffering from grubs often turn a yellowish color. Your turf may also develop a spongy texture due to the lack of nutrients.
- Animal digging. Wild animals will dig around in search of grubs. Birds will leave behind small, pencil-shaped holes, so look out for these spots in your yard.
The Benefits of Our Professional Grub Control in Decatur
At Lawn Doctor of Madison-Decatur, we are proud to offer professional grub control services to target this problem from every angle. We provide proactive treatments to stop grubs before they exist, control services to neutralize your ongoing infestation, and specialized lawn care restoration support to deal with the damage these pests have caused and rejuvenate your landscape.
Our comprehensive grub control support is available to residents throughout:
- Decatur
- Madison AL
- South Huntsville
- Hartselle
- and the surrounding areas
For grub control in Decatur, contact us today.
