Grubs are one of the most destructive lawn pests in Virginia, and they do their worst damage out of sight. These white, C-shaped larvae live beneath the surface, feeding on turf roots until entire sections of lawn collapse. By the time homeowners notice the symptoms, the damage is often already significant.
Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond offers both
preventative and
curative treatments to stop grubs before they destroy your lawn.
What Are Grubs?
Grubs are the immature, larval stage of
scarab beetles such as Japanese beetles and June beetles. They live underground, feeding on grass roots from late summer through fall.
Because the feeding happens below the surface, homeowners often don’t see the problem until the turf begins to fail.
Signs of Grub Damage
Grub activity often reveals itself through:
- Gradual thinning of your lawn even with proper watering
- Irregular brown patches that expand over time
- Spongy-feeling turf underfoot
- Grass that lifts or rolls back easily like loose carpet
- Increased wildlife activity, such as birds, skunks, or raccoons digging for food
If you see these symptoms, grubs may already be feeding beneath the lawn.
Preventative Grub Control
The
Grub Prevention Program from Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond stops the problem before it starts. A single preventative treatment provides:
- ✔️ Long-lasting, season-wide protection
- ✔️ Defense against multiple subsurface insects
- ✔️ No offensive odor
- ✔️ A more resilient, healthier root system
This is the most effective and most economical way to protect your lawn.
Curative Grub Control
If grubs are already active, we offer
Curative Grub Control treatments to reduce the existing population and minimize further damage. While turf may need time to recover, stopping the feeding quickly is critical to preventing additional loss.
Our team can diagnose the issue on-site and recommend the best corrective plan for your property.
*For broader protection against destructive turf-feeding insects such as Armyworms and Sod Webworms, consider our
Intensive Insect Preventative Program. It’s designed to stop damage before it starts
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Professional Protection for Your Lawn
Grubs can devastate a lawn in weeks, but with timely treatment and proper care, your turf can recover and thrive. Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond provides the targeted applications needed to break the cycle and protect your investment.
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Call (804) 550-3800 or request your
Grub Control or for more protection, ask about our
Intensive Insect Preventative service today.
Don’t wait for signs of damage, protect your lawn before damage begins.
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