We have already noticed an alarming number of lawns with grubs and grub damage this fall.
We have already noticed an alarming number of lawns with grubs and grub damage this fall. Many of the lawns were not quite yet showing any symptoms, and the only clue was skunks digging up the grubs at night. Some sites however are already showing
browning out of the lawn caused by the grubs feeding on the roots. If your lawn received our Merit Grub Preventer, you don’t have to worry. But if it did not, you may wish to check your lawn for grubs.
How to check: To look for grubs simply grab a handful of turf and try to pull it up, if it comes up easily- like the grass has no roots left, you probably have grubs. Look around in a few different places in the soil and you should find them. If the turf did not easily peel back, you might be OK, but a quick inspection at the root zone in soil in a few places is still a good idea. If you have any questions regarding grubs, and how to treat or prevent them, please call our office.
We here at Turf Care are always promoting the benefits of mowing you lawn to a height of 3.5″, so it may surprise you to hear us say it is time to cut it short! This time of year you should be gradually decreasing your mowing height, down to around 2″. Doing so will help protect it from winter kill and Snow Mold. An added bonus is that the shorter grass will also allow leaves to blow on by, and not accumulate as much in your yard!
Thanks, and have a great fall!
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