When is is time to use GRUB control?
Currently we are plagued with those awful looking white grubs in our lawns, moles and or skunks. Manufacturers of grub control products recommend application at the end of June or beginning of July. There is a reason for this. The grubs burrow deep in the soil over winter and as the ground heats up with the warmer summer temperatures, the grubs move closer to the surface of the lawn. Your chance of eradicating all grubs is much better when they are all close to the surface as most products only saturate to about 6-8″. Unfortunately, if your lawn is like our, by the end of June we will have no lawn left at all. So – what I have done in the past, quite successfully, is apply grub controllers preferably with fertilizer, to the affected areas as soon as the temperature reaches 70 degrees for 4-5 days. This will take care of some of the grubs and hopefully prevent further spreading, although not guaranteed. The fertilizer will strength the lawn and promote growth. Then as I see more areas t
