Signs of Grub Infestation Damage in Your Lawn & Garden in The Villages, FL; Weak Dying Grass, Birds & More!

There are some insects that are helpful when it comes to a green lawn, earthworms being one of them. White grubs are definitely not one of those insects. During the summer, when you are trying your hardest to attain that perfect green lawn, grub worms are plentiful and looking for moist healthy lawns to infest. Pest 911 wants to help you recognize the signs of grubs worms before they completely ruin your lawn this summer. Here are a few indications you may have a grub problem!

Grass Dying in Irregular Patches? It Could be Grub Worms

No one wants to see their lawn wilting and turning brown for no apparent reason. There are several reasons that a lawn will wilt and turn brown during the summer, including extreme heat. If you have a grub problem, these brown patches will often times be irregular. These spots are from grubs weakening the roots of your grass. If you have several brown patches this could be a grub problem.

Watch for Birds & Wildlife Attracted by Grubs

Many birds and animals eat grubs. If you see a lot of crow, skunk, or raccoon activity, you probably have a food source that is attracting them. This food source could be grubs. When these animals and birds eat grub, they often have to dig up some of your lawn which will not only leave brown patches, but you might see holes where animals have dug up your lawn in search of food.

How to Check for Grubs in Lawn

If you are concerned about a grub infestation in your lawn, you can pull back the grass where you see brown patches and find the worms themselves. You need to dig about four inches into the ground to find these destructive pests. They will be slimy, white, and c-shaped little worms. If you find 10 or more of them in one square foot of your lawn, you definitely have a problem. They will most likely be the cause of your browning lawn at that point.

Another Grub Worm Symptom; Soft Areas in Your Lawn & Weak Grass

When you have healthy grass roots, the ground will feel firm since it is held together by these strong roots. When grubs have weakened the roots of your grass, the ground often feels spongy and soft. If your grub problem is new and just getting started, your grass might still be green. That will change of course, but if you have other signs of grub that don’t include browning grass, you can test the strength of your grass. Grub worms enjoy feasting on the roots of your grass which makes it weak. When you pull up on it, the grass will easily pull up.

Grub Control

Grub worms require moist lawn to stay alive and thrive. Some people let their lawn go dormant to get rid of grub worms. Most people, however, like to have green luscious grass during the summer and want to find another means to take care of their problem. Pest 911 offer bi-monthly lawn services that control and eliminate grub problems. If you are facing grub worms in your lawn, call Pest 911 to eradicate your grub infestation today.