Grubs are a common lawn pest in Iowa that can cause significant damage to your turf. These white, C-shaped larvae feed on the roots of grass, causing it to become weak and die over time. To prevent these pests from infesting your lawn, you should invest in preventative grub control treatments. Preventative treatments work by targeting newly hatched grubs before they have a chance to start feeding on your grass. The best time to apply this treatment is during June or July, before most eggs hatch.

If you skip out on preventative treatments, there's a high risk that grubs could infest your lawn later in the season. If left untreated, an infestation could lead to extensive damage requiring costly repairs. Additionally, you may need to schedule curative treatments to eliminate existing grubs if prevention measures weren't taken initially. Therefore, investing in preventative grub control is worth every penny since it saves you money and hassle down the line while keeping your lawn healthy and beautiful year-round.

How do preventative grub control treatments work?

Preventative grub control treatments target young grubs before they begin feeding on your lawn. They contain active ingredients designed specifically to eliminate newly hatched grubs, preventing them from establishing themselves within your soil. When applied correctly, they won't have the chance to start eating the roots, so your turf won't suffer any damage!

Some signs of a grub infestation include brown patches of dead grass, spongy areas underfoot, and increased bird activity searching for grubs.

When should you apply preventative grub control treatments?

The ideal window for applying preventative grub control treatments varies depending on location and climate conditions. However, most experts recommend treating your lawn between late spring and mid-summer.

In our area, the recommended timeframe is usually June through July. During this period, many beetle species lay their eggs near grassy surfaces where they will eventually develop into grubs. Applying preventative grub control at this stage ensures maximum effectiveness because it targets them before they have the chance to start eating the roots of your grass!

What happens if you skip preventative grub control treatments?

Grub in soil eating the roots of the grass in Ankeny, IA.

If you decide not to invest in preventative grub control treatments, you run the risk of having a severe grub problem later in the season. Once established, grubs can quickly spread throughout your entire lawn, consuming large portions of root systems along the way. As more roots get eaten away, affected sections of your lawn appear wilted despite adequate watering efforts. Eventually, severely damaged areas turn brown and die off completely, leaving unsightly bare spots across your landscape.

To combat an existing grub infestation, you would need to schedule curative treatments aimed at killing mature grubs already present in your soil. Even after successful removal, however, your lawn still needs additional care to recover fully. You might also need to invest in other lawn care services like fertilization, aeration, and overseeding to help restore its health and appearance.

Call us today to sign up for our grub control service!

At ETCH Outdoor Living, professional grub control services are offered to protect your lawn from these root-munching pests. Our team uses only top-of-the-line products proven effective against grubs. Preventative treatments are offered to stop grubs from damaging your lawn in the first place, but curative treatments are also offered to eliminate existing infestations if you missed out on a preventative treatment and are currently dealing with a grub infestation. Our grub control service is offered to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, IA, and throughout the surrounding areas. Call us today at (515) 735-3338 to sign up for our expert grub control service!