Lawn pests can be divided into two categories: those that are harmful for human and animal health, and those that are harmful for turf health. While worrisome pests like mosquitoes and ticks fall into the former category, aggressive grubs fall into the latter. Lawn Doctor of Birmingham-Hoover can help you stop grubs from becoming a problem with our targeted grub control treatments. Below, you can learn more about indications that these are necessary for your yard in the Vestavia area.
Red Flags Signaling a Need for Grub Control
You can suspect the work of grubs based on a variety of red flags. Some common indicators are reviewed below:
- You can feel that your grass is becoming soft underfoot. Grubs are small, but the damage they can do is not insignificant. If they are present in the soil, they are likely busy attacking your lawn’s root system, using this organic matter as nourishment. The result is a lawn that grows weaker and weaker and root damage that changes how your grass feels when you walk on it.
- You spot beetles or moths with increased frequency. Beetles and moths were once grubs, also known as larvae. Once they reach their most mature form, they will start laying eggs, soon producing a further generation of grubs. Because sightings of these bugs often precede a grub invasion, it’s important to take note and get started with grub control right away.
- You notice strangely shaped brown patches appearing. When turf becomes brown, this means it is wilting and dying. Grubs can cause this to happen once they have completely cut turfgrass from its root systems.
- You find holes in your yard being dug up overnight. Nocturnal scavengers such as raccoons may be the source of mysterious holes in your lawn, which these animals create to reach and feed on grubs.
We Can Diagnose and Treat Your Grub Problem in Vestavia
You may be worried that grubs are doing damage to your lawn but hesitate to make a diagnosis on your own. Contact us today for a lawn analysis followed by the development of a custom grub treatment plan in:
- Vestavia
- Hoover
- Birmingham
- Vestavia Hills
- Homewood
- Hoover
- Greystone
- Chelsea
- Trussville
- Mountain Brook
- Alabaster
- Helena
- Or a community in the surrounding area
For grub control in Vestavia,contact us today!
