Grubs are notorious for feeding on the roots of your grass and causing extensive damage if left to their own devices. However, their presence on your lawn in Colorado is apparent, with the tell-tale signs including it feeling spongy when you walk on it and lifting like a carpet, irregular patches of brown grass, and an increased animal presence. If you notice indications of a grub infestation, reach out to lawn care professionals as soon as possible so they can apply a curative grub control treatment to eliminate it.

Grubs cause your lawn to feel spongy when you walk on it and lift like a carpet.

One of the most recognizable signs of a grub infestation is when your lawn feels spongy when you walk on it and lifts like a carpet. Grubs feed on the roots of your grass, weakening its tether to the soil and causing it to have a less firm foundation, thus giving it a spongy feel. Additionally, it'll lift easily when you tug up on it because it's no longer anchored to the ground, courtesy of these pests chewing right through the roots.

Your lawn will have irregular patches of brown grass when grubs infest.

Another tell-tale sign of a grub infestation is the appearance of irregular patches of brown grass across your lawn. These patches are from grubs feeding on the roots of your grass, which hinders its ability to absorb the nutrients and resources it needs. Without access to resources, it causes it to die and leaves those brown areas across your lawn.

A Grub Infestation May Lead to an Increased Animal Presence on Your Lawn

If you notice an increased animal presence on your lawn, there is a good chance they are there because of a grub infestation. Animals like raccoons and birds love eating grubs, so when you notice more than usual, it's a tell-tale indication that they've found these pests. Not only that, but they will dig holes into your turf to reach them, leading to even more damage!

What should you do if you suspect your lawn has a grub infestation?

If you suspect your lawn has a grub infestation, the best thing to do is contact lawn care professionals as soon as possible. When you do, they will inspect your turf to confirm whether there is indeed a grub infestation. If there is one, they will administer a curative grub control treatment to eliminate the grubs.

Once these pests have been eradicated, pros can put your grass on a lawn care regimen to help nurse it back to health, which may include fertilization, aeration, and overseeding. Fertilizers will supply your turf with the nutrients it needs to encourage root development and rebuild its strength after a grub infestation. Meanwhile, aeration will loosen compacted soil and give it optimal access to the resources it needs to recover. Finally, overseeding will fill the brown, patchy areas with new grass growth, restoring its lush, thick appearance.

If grubs infested your lawn this year, they'll likely be back next year. Because of this, you should invest in preventative grub control treatments.

Call Us Today to Schedule Our Grub Control Service

Don't let grubs take over your lawn - let us handle them instead! At Mesa Turf Masters, we offer a reliable grub control service that involves applying a highly effective curative treatment to eliminate these root-feeding pests from your lawn. Then, we can help nurse it back to health with our lawn care services, including fertilization, aeration, and overseeding. However, we also offer preventative treatments to keep them from infesting and causing problems in the first place! Our grub control service is available to properties in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, CO, and surrounding areas. Call us today at (970) 434-5440 to schedule!