Lawn Pest

Grub Control

White beetle larvae that damage lawn grass by eating roots, creating brown patches and dead areas throughout Chicagoland lawns.

Size

3/4 to 1 1/4 inch long

Color

White/cream body, brown head

Peak Damage

Late Summer - Fall

Damage Level

High - Lawn Destruction

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10-12

Per Sq Ft

Grub Identification & Damage

Learn to identify grub damage and understand the life cycle that affects your lawn's health.

Grub Identification

C-shaped white larvae
Brown/orange head capsule
Six distinct legs near head
3/4 to 1 1/4 inches when mature
Found 2-4 inches below surface

Lawn Damage Signs

Brown patches that expand over time
Grass that pulls up easily (no roots)
Spongy feeling when walking
Increased bird, skunk, or raccoon activity
Holes from animals digging for grubs

Life Cycle Timing

Spring: Pupate into adult beetles
Summer: Adults lay eggs in soil
Late Summer: Larvae feed on roots
Fall: Peak feeding damage
Winter: Deep soil dormancy

Lawn Protection Strategy

Timing is Everything

• Best treatment: May-July (young grubs)
• Monitor for adult beetles in summer
• Fall treatments less effective
• Annual preventive applications work best

Lawn Health Maintenance

• Maintain thick, healthy turf
• Proper watering and fertilization
• Overseed thin areas regularly
• Monitor soil pH levels

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Tip: To check for grubs, cut a square foot of turf 3 inches deep. If you find 10+ grubs, treatment is recommended to prevent major damage.

Professional Grub Control

Protect your Chicagoland lawn investment with our proven grub control program designed for our local beetle species and climate.

Thorough Inspection

Identify grub populations and damage patterns

Targeted Treatment

Professional-grade grub control products

Seasonal Program

Preventive treatments timed perfectly

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