{"id":1485,"date":"2025-05-19T17:28:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T17:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/edwardsville-il\/?page_id=1485"},"modified":"2025-05-19T17:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T17:28:32","slug":"qa-grub-control","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/edwardsville-il\/qa-grub-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A: Grub Control"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are grubs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Grubs are the larvae of various beetles, such as Japanese beetles, June bugs, and European chafers. Grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of grass and plants.<\/p>\n

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How do I know if I have a grub problem?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Signs include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Patches of dead or dying grass that can be rolled back like a carpet<\/li>\n
  • Increased animal activity (skunks, racoons, birds) digging up the lawn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Grass that feels spongy when walked on<\/li>\n
    • Visual confirmation of grubs (typically C-shaped and white) under the soil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      When should I treat for grubs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      The best time is late<\/strong> Spring to Mid Summer<\/strong>, when newly hatched grubs are small and feeding. Early Spring and\u00a0 after Mid Summer treatments are less effective because mature grubs are harder to kill.<\/p>\n

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      What types of grub control treatments are available?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Depending on the life cycle stage of the grubs:<\/p>\n

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      • Preventive treatments:<\/strong>Apply in late <\/strong>Spring to early Summer<\/strong>\u00a0to prevent grubs from hatching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Curative treatments:<\/strong>\u00a0Use in mid to late <\/strong>S<\/strong>ummer to early <\/strong>F<\/strong>all<\/strong>\u00a0if you already have an infestation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Note:<\/strong> Grub control products also help manage army worms.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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