The prolonged dry weather last fall lead to an abundance of white grub problems around the state. Many homeowners are contemplating what to do this spring to repair the damage and prevent its reoccurrence. First, insecticide treatment in the spring is almost never warranted.
Grubs are full-grown in the spring.
They don't die easily and control percentages are usually low. What to do Repair areas of thin, damaged turf. Then follow a program of moderate fertility, mow at appropriate heights and intervals, and other proper steps to insure a healthy lawn. Consider white grub prevention with insecticides in mid to late summer. There are 3 choices for grub management in the home lawn, depending on your tolerance for damage, comfort with pesticides and willingness to spend the cash.