How do I know if I have grubs?

Signs include brown patches that peel back like carpet, increased animal digging (skunks, raccoons), and spongy-feeling turf. We can inspect and confirm.

When should grub control be applied?

Preventive grub control is best applied in June-July before eggs hatch. Curative treatments can be applied in late summer/early fall if an active infestation is found.

Will grub damage repair itself?

Minor damage may recover on its own with proper care. More severe damage often requires overseeding or sod replacement after the grubs are eliminated.

Lawn Services

Grub Control

You've got grubs, and they are feasting on your lawn's roots! Our preventive and curative grub control programs protect your lawn from these destructive pests.

Why Does My Lawn Need Grub Control?

All Minnesota lawns have grubs, and we need an annual treatment to control them.

Grub is a common term for the larvae of several different species of beetle that live here in Minnesota. The most common types are the larvae of the June bug and Japanese beetle. These are the small curly white worms you find in your garden and flower beds.

These beetles mature from their larvae stage in late spring and early summer to feed on your trees and shrubs at night. They return to the ground to lay their eggs, all but ensuring a bigger infestation next year. When the grubs hatch, they immediately start feeding on the roots on your grass and can cause extensive turf damage.

What Are the Signs That My Lawn Has Grubs?

Dead or brown patches of grass that don't respond to irrigation
Weak turf root system
Birds feeding on your lawn
Animals digging in your lawn
Mole activity

Grubs found under damaged lawn turf being pulled back

Grubs Cause Other Lawn Damage Too

When grubs are present, you aren't the only one who notices. Grub is a favorite and easy food for a variety of animals that don't care how pristine your grass is.

If turf damage is not visible yet, a telltale sign that you have a grub problem is with the arrival of moles who feed on them. These subterranean mammals can cause a heck of a lot of damage as they tunnel below the surface of your lawn. When they breach the surface, they pile large unsightly mounds of earth that kills the grass underneath and can cause damage to lawn mower blades.

Moles aren't the only hungry animals looking for an easy meal. Skunks, birds, opossums, and raccoons will also dig up your grass in search of tasty grub.