Dealing With Grubs

Lawn grubs are the immature form of different scarab beetles like the Japanese Beetle and the June Bugs. These white, C-shaped creatures feed on grass roots and other organic matter in the soil, which causes sections of the lawn to die. These beetles will turn into adult beetles that will lay eggs, which hatch into even more grubs. Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company has a few tips to help you deal with grubs this year.

Life Cycle of Grubs

In the spring, grubs will awaken from winter and begin feeding on the grass roots. After feeding, grubs change into pupae that will later become beetles. In the summer, pupae turn into beetles, which emerge to feed on garden foliage and flowers. Beetles will lay eggs in the lawn soon after. In the fall, eggs hatch into new grubs, which feed on grass roots. It's important to take care of the problem early, as to not let the destructive cycle continue.

Does Your Lawn Have Grubs?

As your lawn continues to grow, keep your eye out for brown patches that never turn back to green after the winter hibernation. Those dead patches could be dead due to grubs feeding on the roots. You can check if grubs are the culprit by lifting up the turf. If it is grubs, the dead patch will easily roll up or you'll be able to see there are no roots. Irregularly shaped dead patches will appear in the late summer or early fall in well-irrigated lawns. Birds, skunks, armadillos, raccoons and moles eat grubs and will tear up your lawn to uncover them. Spongy turf is also a sign that grubs may have taken up residency in your lawn.

How To Treat

Once you have confirmed that grubs are in your lawn, it's time to consider treatment. However, not every lawn needs to be treated. A healthy lawn can easily support a small number of grubs (zero to five, and possibly up to nine.) However, if animals are digging to feed on the grubs, you may want to consider treatment (we can also trap those animals to make sure they don't hide out in your home). If there are 10 or more grubs per square foot, grubs will likely create visible damage to your lawn, so you should plan to treat.

Timing is key when it comes treating grubs. Immature grubs are most susceptible to pesticides while young, which for most grubs means treating in the mid to late summer and early fall. Grubs are difficult to treat yourself, so it's best to hire a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you determine if your lawn has grubs and treat them if any are found. To schedule your appointment with A B Pest Control & Insulation call 573-964-1100.

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