Grubs are destructive lawn pests that feed on the roots of your grass and cause it to be unattached to the soil. In Texas, grubs can be a big problem for homeowners during the warm, summer months, so you need to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for any signs of grubs in your lawn so you can take action if needed. There are several signs that can indicate grubs have infested your lawn, like a spongy lawn that lifts easily like a carpet, an increased animal presence on your lawn, and brown patches of grass in your lawn. If you notice these signs, you can check your turf by digging a small spot where you suspect grubs are and look for these tiny critters in that area. If you see them, your lawn is likely infested with grubs.

Your lawn feels spongy and lifts easily like a carpet.

Grubs are tiny pests that feed on the roots of grass, causing them to become unanchored in the soil. If this happens to your lawn, it will feel spongy to walk on because the roots are damaged and are no longer holding your grass down to the ground. One way to check if grubs have damaged your lawn's root system is to try to lift your grass. Gently grab an area of your lawn that feels spongy and pull it up, if it lifts up easily like a carpet, it's likely because grubs have infested your lawn and ate through the roots of your grass.

There are more animals rummaging through your lawn.

Another sign that grubs have infested your lawn is an increased animal presence. While it's normal to see animals visiting your lawn here and there, their heightened presence can signify a grub problem. Some animals, like raccoons, birds, skunks, and moles, eat grubs. If you notice that these animals are constantly poking around your lawn, they might be rummaging for grubs.

You notice brown patches popping up all over your turf.

Healthy, grub-free lawns are lush and green. If you notice brown patches popping up all over your turf, it can be a sign that grubs are present in your lawn. Because grubs feed on the roots of your grass, the discolored patches you see are the affected areas where these lawn pests have fed. The brown patches are signs of grub damage since your grass can no longer receive nutrients to maintain its health and vigor.

If you actually see grubs, it's a telltale indication of a grub infestation.

If you notice more and more signs of grubs in your lawn, it's time to inspect your lawn and see these white larvae for yourself. Using a shovel, dig a small hole in your lawn and check if there are grubs in that area. The presence of 10 or more grubs in a 1-square-foot area of your turf is a telltale indication that you are dealing with a grub infestation. This is a serious issue for your lawn, and you'll want to call professionals right away to schedule a curative treatment and get rid of the grubs.

If you want to prevent grubs from infesting your lawn, you can invest in preventative grub control treatments!

Call us today to schedule our grub control service!

At Weedex Lawn Care, we can make grubs a problem of the past with our grub control service! If you are dealing with an existing grub infestation, our curative treatments will stop these critters in their tracks before they cause more damage. We can also ensure they don't ever become a problem again with our preventative treatments! We offer our grub control service to residential properties in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and nearby communities in Texas. Call us today at (972) 727-9207 to schedule our grub control service.