As the weather has been warming, your plants are not the only thing blooming. Beneath the surface of your lawn, there may be grubs awakening and moving up to feed on your lawn. You may notice patches of dead grass, areas of grass that can be easily removed with little force, and you may even be able to see the grubs near the surface if you pull the grass back.
The Life Cycle of a Grub
During the end of the summer, beetles dig and lay their eggs underground, near an abundant food source – the roots of your lawn. The larvae feed on lawn roots through late summer and fall, then dig deeper into the ground and become dormant during the winter months.
As the ground temperatures rise, dormant larvae awaken, come to the surface and begin feeding on your lawn roots. Accurate timing of treatment is essential for maximum efficacy, and Eco Lawn Care provides both preventative and curative applications to provide the maximum protection
Lawn Damage Grubs May Cause
In addition to the damage the grubs themselves create, they are also an attractive meal for other predators like armadillos, raccoons, and feral hogs. In order to get to this plentiful food source, predators will destroy sod, shrubbery, even rock edging to find the grubs. Wildlife damage to your lawn can be quite extensive, so it is best to treat your lawn early if you or your lawn professional see signs of grub damage.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us, and we can assess your lawn for any problems, treat it, and save your lawn from harm.
