Grub Control Season Is Here: Protect Your Lawn Before the Damage Starts

Every summer, homeowners begin noticing brown patches developing across their lawns. While heat and drought often get the blame, another culprit may be hiding just below the surface—grubs.

Late June through July is one of the most important times of the year to think about grub control. Taking action now can help prevent extensive lawn damage later in the season and protect the investment you've made in keeping your lawn healthy.

At Greenworks, we help homeowners stay ahead of grub damage with professional preventative treatments designed to stop problems before they start.

What Are Grubs?

Grubs are the immature larvae of beetles, including Japanese beetles, June beetles, and masked chafers. After adult beetles lay eggs in your lawn during the summer, those eggs hatch into small white larvae that begin feeding on grassroots.

As they grow, grubs feed beneath the surface, damaging the root system that keeps your lawn healthy and green.

Because the damage happens underground, many homeowners don't realize they have a grub problem until it's already severe.

Why This Time of Year Matters

Summer is when adult beetles begin laying eggs in lawns.

Applying preventative grub control before eggs hatch gives your lawn the best protection. Once grubs mature and begin feeding aggressively, they become much more difficult to control and can cause widespread turf damage.

Preventative applications are designed to stop young grubs before they have the opportunity to establish themselves and feed on your lawn's root system.

Signs You May Have Grubs

While preventative treatment is always recommended, it's helpful to know the warning signs of an active infestation.

Common symptoms include:

• Irregular brown patches that don't improve with watering
• Turf that feels soft or spongy underfoot
• Grass that pulls up easily like loose carpet
• Increased activity from birds, raccoons, skunks, or moles digging in your lawn
• Thinning turf despite proper watering and fertilization

Many of these symptoms don't appear until late summer or early fall, which is why preventative treatment is so important.

Why Grubs Cause So Much Damage

Healthy grass depends on strong roots to absorb water and nutrients.

As grubs feed, they destroy those roots, leaving the lawn unable to support itself during the hottest part of summer. Even if you irrigate regularly, damaged roots cannot take up enough moisture, causing turf to decline rapidly.

In severe infestations, large sections of lawn may require reseeding or replacement.

Prevent Now—Avoid Repairs Later

One preventative grub application can save homeowners from costly lawn repairs later in the season.

Instead of waiting until brown patches appear, proactive treatment helps:

• Protect valuable turfgrass
• Maintain strong root systems
• Reduce the risk of widespread lawn damage
• Prevent animals from digging for grubs
• Keep your lawn healthier through summer and into fall

Professional Grub Control Makes the Difference

Not every brown patch is caused by grubs. Heat stress, drought, disease, and soil conditions can produce similar symptoms.

Our lawn care specialists evaluate your property to determine the true cause of declining turf before recommending treatment. If preventative grub control is appropriate, we'll apply the right products at the proper time for maximum effectiveness.

Protect Your Lawn This Summer

The best time to prevent grub damage is before it begins.

If you want to keep your lawn healthy, green, and protected throughout the growing season, now is the time to schedule your grub control service.

Contact Greenworks today to learn more about our professional grub prevention program and enjoy peace of mind knowing your lawn is protected before damage starts.

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