Grubs on the Lawn

 Read on if you're concerned about lawn grubs and how to get rid of them. It's likely that grass grub damage will begin to appear in late summer. Although some lawns may be spared, this bug can completely destroy your lawn in a short amount of time.

Lawns in shaded places, for example, frequently have weak roots and are readily pulled out. Lawn grubs seek the sunniest spots, where the turf is thickest. In the early spring, several lawns were readily ripped up, and grubs were blamed.

It is simple to lift the sod of any grass sections that have died due to rotted root structures. So, even if limited roots are identified in a dead grass region, diagnosing grub damage from the previous season as the cause of a dead lawn patch in the spring is difficult. Skunks and raccoons digging into lawns at night in search of grubs to eat are another evidence of grubs.

The Japanese Beetle is the adult stage of the white grub's life cycle, and they can fly. As a result, the grass grubs will only find their way to your lawn by coincidence. Adult beetles, on the other hand, frequently lay eggs in full-sun grass areas with sufficient soil moisture. The month of July is the most likely time for these eggs to be deposited. If you've been watering your grass during a dry time while your neighbors haven't, you're likely to be a big target.

There are a number of elements that influence the likelihood of grubs in your grass. If you notice a large number of Japanese beetle populations on your property during the month of July, it's a clear sign. If you see Masked Chafers, a tan beetle, and the adult of the yearly white grub, active after or about dusk, that's another evidence of grubs.

Japanese beetles will most likely be active during the daytime hours, feasting on ornamental plants. From roughly mid-August to the end of September, make sure you keep an eye on your grass. Keep an eye out for browning and wilting turf, and inspect the damaged turf root zone for grubs.