Do you know why grub control is so important? Grubs can ruin your entire lawn and all the hard work that’s put in to keeping it lush and green during the warm weather. Grubs are actually the larval stage of beetles. Although there are several types of beetles, the vast majority of homeowners are familiar with the Japanese Beetle due to the fact that they like to dine on our favorite trees and shrubs. Beetle species in our area typically lay eggs in the summer, sometime between June and early August depending on the species and environmental conditions. The eggs hatch into grubs, which survive by eating plant roots, particularly grass plants.
What Happens If You Have Grubs?
As the larvae continue to feed, areas of your beautiful lawn will start to turn brown. Your lawn will also start to feel spongy when you walk on it. The good news is that there is a fairly easy way to determine if grubs are the culprit. Simply pull on the grass plants. In essence, the grass will pull up much like a carpet and expose the grubs that are feeding underneath. Grubs are usually white in color. They’re also shaped like the letter C.
How To Prevent Grubs
A preventative grub treatment application will go a long way in ensuring a damage-free lawn. In addition, a healthy lawn also acts as its own defense system, providing natural pest control. For example, dense turf isn’t the preferred environment for grubs. There are a number of steps you can take to keep your lawn thick, green, beautiful and thriving while deterring grubs. It’s also important to have your lawn mowed at the proper height. For example, beetles don’t like to lay their eggs in tall grass, so mowing will help deter the egg laying process.
Getting Rid Of Grubs
If you did apply a preventative grub control, and you find grubs damaging your lawn, there are still things you can do to help. You should treat the grubs, but keep in mind the treatment is less effective when compared to preventative treatments because the grubs are larger and more mature. The younger the grub the more effective the grub control solution is on it. It should be noted that grub control applied at this stage will only produce approximately 60-70 percent control results on the actively feeding grubs.
In addition, the treatments to control the grubs at this stage of their life cycle requires heavy watering after the application as well. This helps move the product to the root zone, which is exactly where the grubs are feeding.
If you’re interested in getting more information about the reasons why grub control is so important at your property in Marlborough, MA, or would like to schedule an initial consultation please contact The Veron Company today. We will provide you with the best advice about how to properly take care of your landscaping on a year-round basis. Hiring a professional will go a long way in helping you avoid mistakes that waste a great deal of time and money. In addition, we have the ability to properly evaluate your property and truly understand the steps that it takes to complete the project on time and on budget.
Please contact The Veron Company today with any and all questions about our vast array of home services, and your landscape design needs. We have a full crew of trained and experienced professionals to handle the job for you. Our company has been concentrating on maximizing your home’s potential since 1982.
