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Grub Control Treatments

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Grubs are the larvae of common beetles like Japanese beetles, May/June beetles, and masked chafers—living below the surface and feeding on your lawn’s root system.

If you have ever seen your lawn turn brown overnight or noticed animals tearing up your yard, grubs may be to blame.

These hidden pests feed on the roots of your grass, causing it to weaken, wilt, and eventually die. Worse, their presence can attract skunks, raccoons, and birds, which dig through your lawn in search of a meal and leave behind even more damage.

Protect Your Lawn from Grubs Before the Damage Is Done

At LawnWorks Lawn Care, we help homeowners stop grub problems before they start. As lawn care experts, we offer grub control services that combine preventative and curative treatments, all carefully timed to match the grub life cycle for maximum effectiveness.

What Are Grubs and Why Are They So Destructive?

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Grubs are the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and masked chafers. After beetles lay their eggs in the soil during summer, the grubs hatch and begin feeding on the root system of your lawn. This feeding can continue into the fall, weakening your turf and leaving it vulnerable to stress and disease.
Signs of grub damage include:

Soft, spongy areas of turf that lift up easily
Brown or thinning patches that do not respond to watering
Holes and torn-up grass from animals digging for grubs
Increased bird activity on your lawn

If left untreated, grub damage can become widespread and require expensive reseeding or turf replacement.

The adults may cause foliar damage to ornamental plants and trees, but do not cause any damage to the lawn.

Preventative Grub Control from LawnWorks

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The best way to stop grubs is to treat your lawn before they hatch. Our preventative program targets the early stages of the grub life cycle, ensuring they are eliminated before they begin feeding on your grass roots.

Noticing their activity in late spring/early summer is a good indicator you should consider a preventative application. Eggs are laid in early summer and hatch by late summer.

Timing: Preventative applications are done in June and early July, when conditions are ideal to kill the grubs in the very early stages before they can cause damage to your lawn.
Application: We use a professional-grade, systemic insecticides that move into the soil and taken up by the grass roots.
Watering: After treatment, we advise watering the lawn to help the product reach the soil zone where grubs live and feed.

Why Choose Prevention?

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Preventative treatments are often more affordable than trying to fix the damage later.

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Early treatment stops the grubs before they can cause visible harm to your lawn.

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Prevention means fewer pests and fewer animals digging up your yard.

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Curative Grub Control When Damage Has Already Occurred

If your lawn is already showing signs of damage, LawnWorks offers curative treatments to stop active grubs in their tracks. These treatments are typically applied in the fall, when grubs are still feeding.

Timing: Curative treatments are most effective in late summer through early fall.
Application: Like our preventative services, we apply granular insecticides specifically chosen for this stage in the grub life cycle.
Watering: Post-treatment watering ensures that the product reaches the root zone where grubs are concentrated.

What to Expect from Curative Treatment

These treatments reduce active grub populations quickly.
Damage may still be present, but quick action can help your lawn recover.
Follow-up overseeding or repair may be recommended if large areas of turf have been lost.

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Ongoing Lawn Monitoring and Care

Grub control is not just about reacting to damage. At LawnWorks, we help you keep your lawn healthy all season long with:

Regular inspections to catch grub activity early
Lawn care recommendations to strengthen your turf and improve root health
Seasonal treatments tailored to your grass type and soil conditions

A healthy, well-maintained lawn is more resistant to grub damage and recovers faster if pests are present.

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LawnWorks is your local expert in lawn pest control and grub prevention. Our team serves homeowners the Southwest and Western suburbs of Chicago with personalized treatment plans and proven solutions.

Let us help you keep your yard green, strong, and pest-free all year long.

Contact LawnWorks today to schedule your grub treatment. We are here to protect your lawn and your investment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grub Control

What are grubs and where do they come from?

Grubs are the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and masked chafers. These beetles lay eggs in the soil during the summer. When the grubs hatch, they begin feeding on grass roots, which causes damage to the lawn.

When should grub treatments be applied?

Preventative treatments are best applied in early to mid-summer, usually June through early July. Curative treatments are applied in late summer or early fall, once damage becomes noticeable and grubs are actively feeding.

How do I know if I have grubs in my lawn?

Common signs include brown patches of grass, turf that lifts easily from the soil, increased animal digging, and large numbers of birds feeding on your yard. A professional inspection can confirm the presence of grubs.

Is preventative grub control really necessary?

Yes. Preventative treatments are more cost-effective and stop the problem before it begins. Waiting until you see visible damage often means that some repair work will also be needed.

Will grub treatments harm my pets or children?

When applied properly and watered-in as directed, the treatments used by LawnWorks are safe for pets and children. We follow industry best practices and clearly communicate any and all label restrictions to ensure your family’s safety.

Can I prevent grubs without using insecticides?

Maintaining a healthy lawn through proper mowing, watering, and fertilizing can reduce the risk of severe damage. However, in many cases, targeted grub control treatments are the most effective way to manage populations and prevent long-term harm.