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Protect Your Lawn with Grub Worm Control
Grub worms can cause significant damage to Austin lawns by feeding on grass roots, leading to thinning and dead patches. At Real Green Services, we specialize in effective grub worm control to help keep your lawn healthy. By offering both biological and chemical treatment options, we tailor solutions that best fit the needs of your lawn, ensuring long-term protection.
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Understanding Grub Worms: Identification and Life Cycle
Grub worms are the larvae of scarab beetles, commonly found in Austin, including Japanese beetles, June bugs, and May beetles. These larvae have a distinct white, C-shaped body and typically live in the soil, feeding on grass roots. Understanding their life cycle is essential for effective treatment. In Austin, grub worms hatch in early summer and feed on roots until the fall, at which point they burrow deeper into the soil to survive the winter.
By spring, they resurface, continue feeding, and pupate into adult beetles. Knowing when grubs are active helps determine the optimal time for treatment.
Signs of a Grub Worm Infestation
Common signs of a grub worm infestation include:
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Brown patches: These areas do not respond to watering.
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Wildlife activity: Increased digging by birds, raccoons, or moles is often a sign of grubs as a food source.
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Easy-to-pull turf: Infected grass pulls up easily due to weakened roots.
For a more accurate diagnosis, lift a small section of sod and check for grubs in the soil. If you find more than five grubs per square foot, it’s time to start treatment.
Grub Worm Management Strategies
Biological Control
For a natural solution, milky spore bacteria is an effective treatment for Japanese beetle grubs. This method spreads naturally in the soil, providing long-lasting protection. While results may take longer than chemical treatments, milky spore can last for several years when applied properly.
Chemical Control
For faster results, chemical treatments are ideal. Preventative insecticides like Merit® or Mach 2® are applied before eggs hatch to stop infestations from developing. For active infestations, curative treatments work best when grubs are feeding near the surface, usually from August to October and April to May. These treatments target grubs directly, stopping damage in its tracks.
Lawn Care to Enhance Grub Worm Control
Proper lawn care, including consistent watering and fertilization, can improve treatment efficacy. Wet soil encourages grubs to move closer to the surface, increasing the success of insecticides. Routine fertilization and aeration strengthen grass roots, making them more resilient against pests like grubs. At Real Green Services, we offer lawn care programs that complement grub worm control, promoting year-round lawn health.
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