A white grub problem can be a major headache for your lawn. Not only can it damage its beautiful appearance, turning it brown and patchy, but it can also destroy your turf’s health and its natural defenses. Taking all the right measures to stop grubs from taking over requires an in-depth knowledge of the habits of these creatures and a strategic grub control prevention plan. Fortunately, if you reside in the Washington area, you can count on Lawn Doctor of Warren to keep these pests at bay.
What You Need to Know About Grubs
The more you learn about grubs, the more likely you will want to give your yard adequate protection that can stop major damage from happening. As a quick primer, we’re covering some basic points about these critters below:
- Where grubs come from. As the immature form (referred to in scientific lingo as larvae) of scarab beetles, grubs come from the eggs that beetles lay beneath the surface of the soil. By summer, hungry grub larvae begin tunneling in the soil in search of food.
- Why grubs are so harmful. As tiny and innocuous as they can seem, it’s important not to underestimate the amount of damage grubs can do to plant life. Their main source of nutrients comes from plant matter, usually in the form of plant roots. As a result, they tend to start chomping down on grass roots right after they’ve emerged from their eggs. This process severs the roots from the healthy green plant life above ground, robbing turf of its vital life source.
- Signs of grub issues. Red flags that grubs are attacking your lawn include areas of turf that have turned brown and grass that has an unusually soft or squishy feel when you walk on it. You may also spot dug-up areas of your lawn if larger animals are trying to find grubs to feed on.
Get Started With Proven Grub Control in Washington
Our grub control prevention program is a great option for keeping grubs away from your beautiful turfgrass. We offer a highly effective solution that works quickly to knock out grubs and protect your landscape. Furthermore, we have nutrient-rich treatments available that can help repair grass after a grub infestation.
Don’t hesitate to learn more about this program, available in:
- Washington
- Hackettstown
- Allentown
- Randolph
- Quakertown
- Sparta
- And throughout the surrounding area
For grub control in Washington,contact us today!
