What are lawn grubs?
Lawn grubs, also known as white grubs, are the larval stage of several species of beetles that live in the root zones of lawns. Difficult to detect and harder still to control, these insects can cause considerable damage to your lawn before you even know they’re there. It only takes a few short weeks for a grub infested lawn to be completely destroyed. It is important to work proactively to prevent grubs from infesting your lawn.
What are common signs of grubs?
Lawn damage from grubs can often be mistaken for other forms of damage. It is important to know what you are dealing with.
Some signs of grub damage to a lawn include:
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Brown patches in the spring
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Randomly shaped dead patches in late summer and fall
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Your lawn feels spongy
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The grass is easy to lift up or peel off
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Damage from skunks, raccoons, or birds
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Sudden death of plants or flowers