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WeedPro® offers preventative treatment for grub control in early summer, just after they hatch. Grubs are very susceptible to treatment at this time, just before they start causing extensive damage to your lawn. Preventative lawn treatments are most effective for your lawn and avoid costly repairs and insecticides in the future. We offer the best grub control in Georgia for your lawn.

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Your Guide to White Grubs

Grubs are tiny insects that feed on the roots of your grass. In areas where grubs have caused extreme damage, the turf begins to brown and die, and the sod can be lifted up like a piece of carpet. To check for grubs, simply grab a handful of turf and tug; if grubs are there then the sod will most likely lift off. Grub damage can go unnoticed for weeks and even months on turf that is watered consistently. The grubs remain hidden under the sod and the turf will appear healthy if continually watered. Yet while the damage may not appear quickly, it can completely devastate a lawn.

The grubs that you see in your lawn are the larvae of Japanese beetles, June beetles, and chafers. These grubs are C-shaped and off-white in color with a dark head. They start their lifecycle by laying eggs from late June until early August in the thatch layer of your lawn. These eggs hatch in about two weeks and the tiny “baby grubs” grow quickly and begin eating their way through the thatch and into the soil. Grubs feed heavily through late summer and fall, creating yellowing patches of sod in late August and September from their vigorous feeding on the water-stressed turf. When soil temperatures begin to cool in October or November, the grubs stop feeding and move deeper into the soil, where they spend the winter. Come spring, they return to the root zone to feed until they “pupate” (or go into a cocoon), which is when they change into adult beetles and start the cycle again.

 

Grubs are not a serious threat until there are enough of them to form a damaging population. Healthy lawns can support a wide variety of insects without suffering noticeable damage. Grubs are not “damaging” until we find at least 6 to 8 per square foot.

Once the damage becomes visible, it is too late for lawn grub control in most cases. Damaged white grub areas will not recover because the plant and root system are dead. Before making repairs, the grubs will have to be treated immediately or damage will continue. Fortunately, if you have a fescue lawn, this is the time to aerate and overseed the grass. This will fill in bare spots and rejuvenate the lawn. If you have Bermuda or Zoysia grass, you will have to aerate the lawn in the spring to promote new growth and spread of the turf to fill in damaged areas.

Important Notice About Japanese Beetle Control

There are no repellents for Japanese Beetles. Our goal at WeedPro® is to minimize the damage caused during the summer with our Tree and Shrub program. If you have plant material on your landscape that is favored by beetles (Crepe Myrtles, Cherry trees, Purple Plum Trees, or River Birches), you will see the damage. The contact aspects of our products will control any beetle activity when we are there, and our products also have a residual that remains with your plants for any beetles that come to feed later. The beetles will take a few bites, and then will either leave or die in most cases.

Common Signs of Grub Damage

As you read, lawn damage caused by grubs can be horrific. It’s difficult to reverse the damage, so prevention is key in preventing it from occurring in the first place. Not sure whether it’s too late? Here are a few signs of grub damage to look for in your Georgia lawn:

  • Random patches of dead or discolored grass
  • You’ve seen grubs yourself
  • More birds, rodents, and other creatures are appearing as they feed on the grubs
  • Your lawn feels spongy and less dense in some areas
  • Your lawn easily lifts when tugged on
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Benefits of Professional Grub Control

If you’ve started noticing the signs of grubs in your lawn, don’t panic. Fortunately, professional pest control services from WeedPro® are here to help. We’ll help you maintain your lawn’s health, ensuring the grubs stay away before they have the chance to completely destroy your landscape. Plus, because we’re experienced in managing Georgia grubs, our lawn care professionals can provide preventative treatment so you won’t ever have to worry about the grubs coming back. As a result, you’ll have a beautiful, healthy, and grub-free lawn worthy of neighborhood envy.

How WeedPro® Can Help

As your trusted lawn care experts in Georgia, WeedPro® is here to provide you with all the lawn maintenance services you could need. We know how important your landscape is to your home’s value and your pride, so we’ll do everything in our power to ensure you have a flourishing outdoor space. Our grub control services are highly effective, so when you work with us, you can expect long-lasting and high-quality results. Let us help you cultivate a lawn you can be proud of showing off! Contact us to get started today.