White Grub Control

White grubs are notorious pests that can devastate your garden by feeding on the roots of plants and grass. These larvae, including Japanese beetle grubs and European chafer grubs, thrive in the soil and damage your turf, particularly during late summer. At Eagleyard, we offer effective grub control products and treatments to protect your lawn from these harmful insects. By using both preventative treatments and curative products, we ensure that your lawn stays healthy and green.

Is your lawn suffering from dead patches, brown patches, or a spongy feel? These are common signs of grub damage. Grubs hatch in the summer and begin feeding on the fibrous roots of grass, weakening your turf from the bottom up. As the grub populations grow, you may notice secondary damage from small animals digging in search of these pests. Specialized lawn care products can target grub worms before they become mature grubs, preventing further damage.

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Lawn grubs, also known as white grub larvae, are the immature stages of various beetles, such as Japanese beetles and European chafers. Physically, grubs are small, white, C-shaped larvae with soft bodies and brownish heads. These grub worms live just below the soil surface, where they feed on the roots of plants, particularly grass roots. As they consume the turf's root system, they weaken the grass, causing it to wither and form dead patches. To effectively manage these pests throughout their life cycles, both preventative grub control and curative treatments are essential.

Eagleyard provides a range of treatments to combat grub infestations and protect your lawn. Our preventative grub control treatments are applied during late summer, targeting grubs before they cause significant damage. We also offer curative products designed to eliminate active grub populations in the soil, reducing grub feeding and preventing further harm. For an eco-friendly option, we use beneficial nematodes, which naturally reduce grub larvae without harming your lawn or beneficial insects. Whether you need a preventative solution or a cure for existing grub damage, Eagle Yard has the right treatment for every lawn.

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Recognizing grub activity early can help you avoid extensive turf damage. Here are the common signs of grub infestations:

• Brown and irregular patches of grass on your lawn: As grubs feed on the roots of your grass, they create dead patches where the turf can no longer absorb water or nutrients.
• Spongy feeling to the lawn: Damage to the root system makes the lawn feel soft and unstable.
• Small animals digging holes (raccoons, skunks, birds): These animals dig into the soil searching for grubs, leading to further turf disruption.
• Damaged grass taproots: Grubs feed on fibrous roots, making the grass easy to pull up and exposing the dead grass underneath.
  

To test for grubs, start by cutting a square foot section of your lawn in an area showing damage, such as brown patches or spongy turf. Pull back the turf and dig about 2 to 3 inches deep into the soil to look for white grubs. If you find more than five grubs per square foot, it's an indication that your lawn is under threat. Eagle Yard offers professional inspections and tailored treatments to control grub populations and protect your lawn from further damage.

If you're noticing signs of grub damage in your lawn, it’s time to consult with experts who can provide the right solutions. Eagleyard's team of professionals specializes in diagnosing and treating grub infestations, offering personalized care to restore your turf’s health. Whether you need preventative treatments or targeted solutions to eliminate existing grub populations, we’re here to help.

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Preventative treatment is key to avoiding grub infestations. White grub larvae often hatch during the summer and feed aggressively on the roots of plants and grass. Eagleyard’s lawn care experts recommend applying preventative products in late summer before grub eggs hatch. Healthy turfs with strong turf roots are better equipped to resist grub feeding. Regular irrigation, maintaining soil temperature, and applying preventative grub control products are essential steps in maintaining a healthy lawn.

Grubs cause the most damage to lawns during late summer and early fall when they are in their larval stage and actively feeding on the roots of grass. These pests, often the larvae of beetles like Japanese beetles and European chafers, burrow into the soil to feed on the grass roots, weakening your lawn’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. As they continue to grow and feed, brown patches and dead grass become visible, leaving your lawn looking unhealthy and patchy.

1. Egg Stage (Summer): Adult beetles lay their eggs in the soil during summer. The eggs thrive in moist, warm soil.
2. Larvae Stage (Late Summer to Fall): Eggs hatch into larvae, which begin feeding on grass roots, causing the most damage. Preventative treatments work best at this stage.
3. Mature Grubs (Fall to Early Spring): As temperatures drop, grubs burrow deeper to survive winter. Grub control is less effective during dormancy.
4. Pupa Stage (Spring): Grubs pupate and transition into beetles. Curative treatments are effective just before this stage.
5. Adult Beetles (Late Spring to Summer): Adult beetles emerge, feeding on plants and laying new eggs, continuing the life cycle.