Quick Answer: Grubs are destructive pests that can quickly devastate a healthy lawn in the Twin Cities. Effective grub control involves understanding their life cycle and applying preventative or curative treatments at the right time. Lawn Works offers professional grub control services to protect your lawn from these damaging insects, ensuring its health and beauty.
Understanding Grubs: The Hidden Threat to Your Minnesota Lawn
Grubs are the larval stage of various beetles, most commonly Japanese Beetles, European Chafers, and May/June Beetles in Minnesota. These C-shaped, white larvae feed on the roots of your turfgrass, severing them from the soil. This damage often goes unnoticed until patches of your lawn start to turn brown, wilt, or feel spongy underfoot. Severe infestations can cause entire sections of turf to be easily pulled back, revealing the grubs underneath [1].
When to Act: Timing is Crucial for Grub Control in the Twin Cities
Effective grub control relies heavily on proper timing, aligning with the grubs' life cycle:
- Preventative Treatments (Late Spring/Early Summer): Applied before grubs hatch, these treatments target newly hatched grubs, preventing damage before it starts. This is ideal for lawns with a history of grub problems or in areas known for high beetle activity.
- Curative Treatments (Late Summer/Early Fall): Once grub damage is visible, curative treatments are necessary. This period, typically late August through September, is when grubs are actively feeding and most susceptible to control products. Applying too late in the fall when grubs are preparing for winter dormancy will be less effective [2].
Why Professional Grub Control from Lawn Works?
While DIY grub control products are available, their effectiveness can vary, and improper application can lead to wasted effort and continued lawn damage. Lawn Works provides professional-grade grub control solutions tailored to the Twin Cities climate and common grub species. Our licensed technicians accurately diagnose infestations and apply the most effective preventative or curative treatments, ensuring your lawn is protected.
Lawn Works' Comprehensive Grub Control Program
Our approach to grub control is designed to safeguard your lawn:
- Preventative Applications: For lawns prone to grub damage, we offer preventative treatments in late spring or early summer to stop grubs before they can cause harm. This proactive measure is often the most cost-effective solution.
- Curative Solutions: If you're already seeing signs of grub damage, our curative treatments are applied in late summer/early fall to eliminate active grubs and halt further destruction. We then recommend steps to repair damaged turf.
- Integrated Lawn Health: A healthy, dense lawn is more resilient to grub damage. Our Lawn Fertilizing and Core Aeration services contribute to strong root systems, making your turf better equipped to withstand minor grub activity.
- Local Expertise: Serving over 67 communities in the Twin Cities Metro, including Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Andover, Lawn Works understands the specific pest pressures in our region. We provide targeted solutions that work for Minnesota lawns.
Protect Your Lawn Investment: Choose Lawn Works for Grub Control
Don't let grubs destroy your beautiful Twin Cities lawn. Trust the experts at Lawn Works to provide effective, timely grub control. Get your free, customized estimate online in minutes at lawnworksmn.com or call us at (612) 399-9482. We are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and fully insured, offering peace of mind and a healthier lawn.
References
[1] University of Minnesota Extension. "What's digging up your yard?" https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/whats-digging-your-yard
[2] KG Landscape. "The Best Time to Treat for Grubs in Your Lawn." https://www.kglandscape.com/best-time-treat-grubs-lawn