4 Signs That Your Lawn Is Infested With Grubs
Grubs are small pests that feed on the roots of your grass, and they can cause significant damage to your lawn if they aren't dealt with in a timely fashion. During grub season here in Oklahoma, you should be on the lookout for any signs that could indicate that grubs are feasting on your lawn.
Key Signs Of A Grub Infestation
If your lawn feels spongy, if you notice increased animal presence, if brown patches are appearing, or if you actually see grubs — your lawn may be infested. Here is what to watch for.
1. Your Lawn Feels Spongy When You Walk On It
If your lawn is feeling spongy when you walk on it, there is a good chance that your lawn is infested with grubs. That's because grubs feed on the roots of your grass and can leave your lawn unanchored to the soil, causing your lawn to feel loose and spongy when you walk on it. If you notice that your grass feels soft and spongy, gently pull up on your grass and see if it lifts up like a carpet. If it does, you're likely dealing with a grub infestation and you'll need to schedule curative grub control treatments right away.
2. You Notice An Increased Animal Presence On Your Lawn
If you notice an increased animal presence on your lawn, that is another sign of a grub infestation. Animals such as raccoons and birds love to feed off grubs and they will dig holes in your lawn in order to reach them. If you're noticing more animal activity on your lawn than usual, this could be a sign that your lawn is infested with grubs and you'll need to reach out to a lawn care professional as soon as possible to schedule treatments.
3. Brown Patches Are Starting To Pop Up On Your Lawn
Because grubs feed on the roots of your grass, your lawn will start to thin out and die if it's under attack from grubs, leaving you with brown patches throughout your lawn. While this is a sign that you're dealing with a grub infestation, brown patches are also the symptom of some lawn diseases and even a dehydrated lawn. So, you'll want to contact a lawn care professional so they can confirm what is causing your lawn to turn brown. If it's grubs, you'll need to schedule a curative treatment right away to eliminate them before they can cause additional damage to your lawn.
4. You Actually See Grubs On Your Lawn
If you suspect that your lawn is infested with grubs, you can dig up a spot on your lawn to check for them. You'll want to find an area where you suspect grubs are present and then use a small shovel to dig up a spot on your lawn. If you notice five or more grubs in a one-square-foot area, your lawn is likely infested with grubs and you'll need to reach out to a lawn care professional right away.
Has Your Lawn Sustained Damage From Grubs?
If your lawn has sustained damage from grubs, schedule fertilization treatments to nurse your lawn back to health. Our team can help restore your lawn to its best condition.
Give Us A Call To Schedule Our Grub Control Treatments
At Elite Lawn Care, we can eliminate grubs on your lawn with our curative grub control treatments, and we can even help prevent them from causing a problem in the first place with our preventative treatments. We offer our grub control treatments to residential properties in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Mustang, OK, and surrounding areas.
