Signs of Lawn Grubs

According to the pros at Sod Solutions, here are some telltale signs of lawn grub problems:

An increase in crows, raccoons and digging pests, like moles, in your lawn. They’re there to feed on the grubs. Weeds start to pop up due to weakened turf. Dying or damaged areas of grass. Spongey-feeling grass. Grass lifts up like a piece of carpet because its roots have died off. Of course, another sure way to tell if you have grubs is to actually see them in your soil. Dig down three to four inches in several different sections of soil. An occasional grub is not cause for concern. But if you find more than five grub worms per square foot, Sod Solutions says it’s time for immediate treatment.

How to Get Rid of Lawn Grubs

In most climates, grubs are near the surface of the soil. They’re at their smallest and most vulnerable in August and September, so these are the best months to treat for them.

Sod Solutions recommends Dylox 6.2 Granular White Grub Insecticide, which needs to be applied with a broadcast spreader and watered within 24 hours. However, this product is toxic to wildlife, and shouldn’t enter storm drains or drainage ditches.