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What Are White Grubs in the Lawn?
White grubs are common pests of lawns and turf grasses in Ontario. The white grubs are the larval stage of scarab beetles, which feed on the roots of grasses and other plants. This feeding results in the wilting and death of the grass in irregular shaped patches on the lawn. The wilted grass can be easily pulled free due to the destruction of the root system. Secondary damage may occur due to animals such as skunks, raccoons, and other small mammals digging up the lawn to feed on the grubs. The damage to lawns resulting from white grub infestations can be quite severe.
Signs of White Grubs in Your Lawn
- Brown or Dead Patches: Grass develops irregular brown spots and dies, even with regular watering.
- Spongy or Loose Turf: The lawn feels soft underfoot, and grass lifts easily due to weakened roots.
- Increased Pest Activity: Skunks, raccoons, and birds frequently dig up the lawn while searching for grubs.
- Wilting or Weak Grass: Grass appears thin, weak, or struggles to grow despite proper care.
- Soil Inspection: Digging up a small section of the lawn and finding five or more grubs per square foot indicates an infestation that requires treatment.
Effective Lawn Grubs Treatment
Protect your lawn from destructive white grub infestations with our effective grub control treatment. Our professional-grade solution targets and eliminates white grub larvae before they can cause extensive root damage and brown, patchy areas in your turf. Applied at the right time of year, our grub control service helps prevent these pests from devouring your lawn’s root system, keeping your grass healthy, lush, and grub-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Are White Grubs in the Lawn?
Grubs are small, white, C-shaped larvae of beetles, such as June bugs and Japanese beetles. They live just below the surface of the soil and feed on grassroots, weakening your Lawn.
2. What Are the Symptoms of Lawn Grubs?
Common symptoms of a grub infestation include brown or dead patches, spongy or loose turf, wilting grass despite watering, and increased skunk or raccoon activity as they dig for grubs.
3. How to Remove White Grubs from Lawn?
To remove grubs, apply grub treatment products in early summer or fall, use natural solutions like nematodes, and keep your Lawn healthy through proper watering and aeration.
4. What Is the Best Lawn Grubs Treatment?
The best treatment depends on the season. Use preventative treatments in early summer to stop grubs from hatching and curative treatments in late summer or fall to eliminate active larvae.
5. How Does Lawn Care Help Prevent Grubs?
Regular lawn care, including deep but infrequent watering, aeration, proper mowing, and fertilization, creates a strong root system that makes it harder for grubs to thrive.