The old rule of thumb was, “if your lawn had holes by rodents and some bare spots, dump on a pesticide to kill grubs.” With today’s environmental issues, we recommend determining what the problem is before you apply a preventative pesticide.
To check for grubs, take a shovel and lift the sod beside a bad area of your lawn. Look at the roots of the sod. If one or two grubs per square foot exist, that’s normal. If you have 8 to 12, then there’s a problem. There are two ways to deal with grubs. First, use an insecticide that needs to be applied between the end of July and early August when eggs are hatching.
The second method, and this is what we recommend, is to apply NEMATODES. This is a microscopic organism that lives off larvae. This is a great natural way to control pests including some beetles. NEMATODES are easy to apply. They are safe for people and pets. They are harmless to plants. It’s a great all natural way to deal with grubs and can be applied right now.