Raccoons, skunks, armadillos, moles, and birds can worsen the situation by tearing up turfgrass looking for these grubs. ![]() If 10 or more grubs are found, then the yard will become visibly damaged and treatment is needed.Īnother side effect of a white grub infestation is an abundance of wildlife coming to dig and forage in the lawn for the larvae. Even finding six to nine grubs in a healthy lawn requires no action, but the same number may require treatment if the lawn is less than healthy or if animals are digging up the grass. ![]() If there are zero to five grubs found, there is no need to treat. The number of grubs found per square foot will determine what action needs to be taken. If a client’s yard has become spongy, this can also be a clue there is a grub infestation. ![]() Patches of brown grass in a yard of green can be a sign of grubs and if the turf rolls up like carpet, it means the roots have been eaten away. Grubs can also kill small plants but have less of an effect on larger, more established plants with strong root systems. A lawn affected by grubs can appear to be experiencing drought stress with a yellowing or wilting appearance.
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