Grubs are one of the most problematic lawn insects in Florida. These pests like to feed on the roots of your lawn, causing significant damage to your grass. If you suspect that grubs could be infesting your lawn, there are some signs that you should be on the lookout for. If your lawn feels spongey and lifts up like a carpet, has irregular patches of brown grass, and there's an increased animal presence on your property, there is a good chance that your lawn has likely fallen victim to grubs. Continue reading to learn more about these signs.
1. Your Lawn Feels Spongey & Lifts up Like a Carpet
Because grubs feed on the roots of your grass, they can weaken the connection between the root base and the grass, causing it to feel spongey when you walk on it. Your turf will also easily lift as if it were a carpet because it's losing the roots that tether it to the soil. If you are noticing this with your lawn, it's a strong indicator that it has fallen victim to these pesky insects.
2. There are irregular patches of brown grass on your lawn.
As grubs move throughout your lawn to eat the roots of your grass, it can cause the grass on the surface to turn brown and die. Grubs do not follow a certain pattern when they eat, and there could be grubs all over your lawn, so it's common for lawns that are infested with grubs to have irregular patches of brown grass. If you are noticing brown patches popping up on your lawn, that is a sign that your lawn is infested with grubs and you should call in professionals to have it checked out.
Once grubs cause their damage, it can't be reversed. However, you can help nurse your lawn back to health by investing in fertilization treatments.
3. There Is an Increased Animal Presence on Your Lawn
Another tell-tale sign that your lawn is infested with grubs is if there is an increased animal presence on your lawn. Certain types of animals like raccoons, birds, and skunks eat grubs, and if you are noticing these critters on your lawn, there is a good chance that they are there because they are eating the grubs on your lawn. If you are noticing an unusual animal presence on your lawn, you should contact a professional lawn care company to help you determine if grubs are causing this issue.
Animals that are on your property to eat grubs can cause damage to your lawn as they dig for them!
Has your lawn fallen victim to grubs? Call to sign up for our grub control service!
Grubs should not be underestimated, and at Tropical Gardens Landscape, we take an infestation seriously. We offer preventative and curative grub control treatments for property owners in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and other neighboring areas in Florida. If you are noticing signs that your lawn has fallen victim to grubs, we will administer our curative treatment to eradicate them, preventing further damage. We also offer treatments, such as fertilization, to help your turf recover from grub damage. However, the most effective method of grub control is prevention; you can sign up for our preventative grub control treatments next year to protect your lawn from future infestation. We happily assist in ridding residential, commercial, and HOA properties of these pesky insects, and if you spot any on yours, call us at (941) 993-2442 today to sign up for our grub control service! We look forward to working with you to help you achieve a grub-free property.
