Have you noticed patches of your lawn that are loose and dying, and you're not sure why? This is likely due to grubs. Grubs awaken in the winter and spring seasons and then feed on the roots of your grass. They eventually turn into beetles that lay eggs in your soil and cause new grubs to come back next year. That's why it's important to get ahead of the problem and know how to treat your lawn for grubs. 

Identify The Grubs

There are a few signs that you have grubs that you need to look out for. In addition to patches of grass that are loose and dead, you may simply have brown spots randomly across your lawn that do not make sense. You may also see animals, like raccoons, that dig in your lawn to try to get those grubs. If you look closely at the loose patches of grass, you may even notice that there is a white or off-white colored insect underneath that curls its body into a C shape.

Apply An Insecticide In The Spring

It's important that you apply grub-killing insecticide to your lawn in the spring before the grubs start causing damage to your lawn. You'll need to remove any thick layers of thatch on the top of your grass in order to allow the pesticide to get into the soil and kill the grubs. The thatch is also responsible for encouraging insect activity on your lawn. 

There are two types of insecticides that you can use on your lawn that work great against grubs. There is trichlorfon, which is best applied in the spring when the weather is cool. You can also use carbaryl, but it is known to have an effect on other insects that you want to keep around.

It will help to aerate your lawn so that the insecticide can get deep into the soil. You can then place the insecticide on the ground using a spreader and water it afterward with water. You should not let any kids or pets go on the lawn until it is dry to ensure their safety. 

Apply An Insecticide In The Fall

It's important to do the same insecticide application in the fall because this will help get rid of the beetles that may have gotten into your lawn during the summer, which will then lay the eggs that will hatch during the winter and spring months. 

Talk to a professional to find a lawn treatment that will work for you.

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