Some pests are a problem because they can spread diseases to humans and animals, while others are a concern due to the negative effects they have on plant life. Grubs are an example of the latter category of pests. These critters are small, but they are particularly adept at causing whole areas of turf to wilt away. To better understand the situations in which grub control may be an urgent need for your lawn in Crystal Lake, continue reading below.
Red Flags Signaling a Need for Grub Control
Because grubs lurk in the soil, feeding on the organic matter of your lawn’s roots, you shouldn’t count on spotting them. Instead, you should remain vigilant about looking for signs of grub activity that appear above the surface of the soil.
If any of the following situations describe your experience with your lawn, contact us for grub control today:
- You’ve noticed moths and beetles frequenting your outdoor space. Grubs are the larvae of insects such as moths and beetles. The activity of these adult versions should be a cue that grubs may soon be hatching from their eggs.
- Dug-up holes on your landscape have left you puzzled. Animals may be increasingly attracted to your lawn if they find grubs in the soil, leaving behind holes as evidence of a feeding frenzy.
- You’re concerned about the appearance of random brown patches. Grass that withers and dies because grubs have attacked it will take on a faded brown hue.
- When you walk on your lawn, it feels spongy rather than firm. Lawn root systems that are being weakened by this pest will no longer have the strength to provide turf with a resilient underground structure. You may even find that some sections can be fully peeled away from the ground due to the loss of roots.
We Can Diagnose and Treat Your Grub Problem in Crystal Lake
With the team at Lawn Doctor of McHenry County North and East Lake County working across the local area, you can count on getting the grub control treatments your lawn requires. We operate in:
- Crystal Lake
- Wauconda
- McHenry
- Round Lake
- Cary
- Mundelein
- Ingleside
- Lake in the Hills
- Richmond
- Ringwood
- Wonder Lake
- Woodstock
- Spring Grove
- Vernon Hills
- Island Lake
- Libertyville
- Fox River Grove
- Grayslake
- Algonquin
- And throughout the surrounding area
For grub control in Crystal Lake,contact us today!
