In Illinois, grubs are a common problem for lawns because they can cause massive damage to root systems if left unchecked. The best offense against these pests is a good defense, and preventative grub control can help you stay ahead of the threat of these pesky bugs! Preventative grub control works by targeting grubs when they're at their most vulnerable: before hatching, in the earliest stages of their life. It should be applied in the spring after beetles have laid eggs but before the larvae have hatched to be the most effective. If preventative grub control isn't scheduled in time, grubs may damage your lawn, leaving homeowners to buy curative treatments on top of restorative lawn care just to get their turf back to square one!

Preventative grub control targets grubs at their most vulnerable, prior to hatching.

Professional applying preventative grub control insecticide to lawn in Godfrey, IL.

Although preventative grub control may sound too good to be true, the way it works is pretty simple. This treatment targets grubs when they're at their most vulnerable: before hatching. In the earliest stages of life, grubs are defenseless against treatments and by eradicating them before they have an opportunity to harm your grass, your lawn won't even feel the impact of their presence! With the proper timing of this application, you'll throw a wrench into their life cycle and prevent your lawn from falling victim to an ever-growing grub and beetle population.

When should preventative grub control be applied to your lawn?

The timing of preventative grub control is essential since it will need to catch eggs before they hatch. The exact time of year that beetles will begin laying their eggs depends on the weather and species of beetle, but local professionals will be well-versed on the beetles in your area and their life cycles. In general, the opportune time to apply this treatment to your lawn is in the late spring or early summer as the eggs will begin to hatch in the mid-to-late summer.

Damage from grubs is typically noticeable around mid-August or early October.

Without scheduling preventative grub control, grubs may inflict costly damage to your lawn.

Grub lawn damage found in client's property in Moro, IL.

If you miss the window to schedule preventative grub control, the results may be less than desirable. If there's an infestation brewing under your lawn and the grubs hatch, they'll set off on voraciously eating your lawn's roots bit by bit, causing damage as they go. You'll have another window for curative treatment, but if that one is also missed and the weather turns cold, grubs will recede deep into the soil and become nearly unreachable! Eventually, they'll mature and emerge as beetles, ready to lay more eggs and begin the cycle all over again. Either way, with an active grub infestation on your hands from skipping preventative care, you'll need to purchase a curative treatment on top of restorative lawn care just to get your turf back to square one where it started.

Leave the grubs to us. Call our team today to schedule our preventative grub control service!

At Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are dedicated to protecting lawns from anything that would threaten their health. We prioritize exceptional customer service alongside unmatched expertise so you can always count on us to provide top-of-the-line service. Our technicians are diligent and thorough in their applications, ensuring that no area of turf goes untreated. We offer preventative grub control in the spring to catch grubs at their most vulnerable, saving you numerous headaches in the long run if a grub infestation were to go unchecked. These services are available to homeowners in the Alton, IL area including Godfrey, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, and nearby cities. Get in touch with our office by calling (618) 467-7047 today to schedule your preventative grub control service!