Grub Control

Brown turf does not automatically mean grubs.

Drought, disease, heat stress, pet damage, and irrigation problems can all create brown patches. Grub-damaged turf often feels loose because roots have been eaten away, but the lawn should be inspected before assuming the cause.

Irregular patches that wilt even after normal watering

Turf that pulls back easily with shortened or missing roots

C-shaped white larvae visible just below the surface

Skunks, raccoons, or birds repeatedly digging in the same areas

Our approach

Prevention is about hitting the vulnerable stage.

Many damaging white grubs are the larvae of beetles. Preventive control is timed so the material is in the root zone as eggs hatch and young larvae begin feeding. That is more predictable than trying to rescue heavily damaged turf later.

A grub-control application is not a substitute for diagnosis when damage is already visible. We consider the pattern, root strength, moisture, and actual presence of larvae before explaining the likely cause and recovery options.

What the process looks like

Step 01

Confirm the risk

Past activity, lawn conditions, visible symptoms, and a direct check below the turf help establish whether grubs are likely.

Step 02

Choose preventive or corrective timing

Young larvae are generally easier to control than mature grubs, so the stage and season matter.

Step 03

Move protection into the root zone

We provide watering instructions because many grub-control materials must reach the soil to work as intended.

Step 04

Plan recovery if needed

Severely thinned areas may need time and repair after the root-feeding problem has been addressed.

Want to go deeper? Read Purdue Extension’s white grub overview from Purdue Extension.

What homeowners ask about grub control.

What does a white grub look like?

White grubs are usually C-shaped larvae with a brownish head and legs near the head. Several beetle species produce grubs, so size and timing can vary.

Why are animals digging in my lawn?

Skunks, raccoons, birds, and other animals may dig for grubs, but they can also search for earthworms and other food. Digging is a clue, not proof by itself.

Will grub control repair dead grass?

It protects or addresses the pest; it does not instantly replace roots and turf that are already gone. Recovery depends on the severity and may require overseeding or other repair.