Grubs is a common problem in Texas grass. Many homeowners did not know what caused their grass problems when they began to see chocolate spots. They have tested their land and fertilized appropriately. They are careful about watering, and they ensure that they use the right cutting technique.
So why do patches of their lawn look like they are dying? The answer may be grubs. You can see if your grass is suffering from a grub infestation by using a shovel or trowel to dig up a section of that dying lawn. Actually, it isn’t always necessary to use any tools at all. Patches of grass that are being fed on by grubs are typically only slightly attached to the soil. This makes it possible to simply peel the grass back with your hands. If you see a lot of small, white, c-shaped worms, then you’re definitely dealing with grubs.
Grubs are the larval stage of certain beetles that are common in Texas. Last year’s beetles are responsible for this year’s crop of grubs. These tiny grubs like to feed on the roots of your grass. If there are enough of them, then they can do some serious and widespread damage. Your lawn will be doing its best to grow new roots, but it remains susceptible to moisture stress if the weather is dry and hot. Accordingly, it’s not really the grubs that kill your lawn, but a lack of hydration caused by the grubs that have eaten off the roots of your grass.
Grubs don’t harm people or spread diseases. Nonetheless, they can wreak serious havoc on your grass, and it will cost money to correct the problem. Unfortunately, many people who try to deal with grubs on their own choose the wrong approach or use the right approach at the wrong time of year. Either way, they are not going to effectively stop the damage that grubs can cause. There are 2 grub services that can performed on your lawn. A grub curative that will kill larger grubs that are in your lawn and a grub preventative service that will be put down to stop small grubs from becoming a problem.
If you suspect that you have a grub infestation on your page, then give us a call. We know that the best time to take care of grabs for grubs is in the summer and early fall. We need to treat grubs when they are small, vulnerable and close to the surface. Springtime is often late because grubs doesn't feed on the grass anymore. Winter generally does not work because grubs has dig below the surface. With our knowledge and expertise, we can save your Colleyville, Southlake or Grapevine, Texas Lawn.