Your lawn will attract grubs if it is dry and the grass is unhealthy. You can tell if you have grubs by pulling back the sod. If you can see them, you have them. Prevent grubs by choosing the right grass to begin with. Chinch Bugs Adult chinch bugs like to eat grass.
Infected grass turns yellow and patches die off.
You might get chinch bugs if there have been a lot of dry, sunny days and your lawn has lots of thatch and weak grass. Use insecticidal soaps directly on insects. Plant parsley, dill, lovage, and sweet woodruff to attract insects such as ladybugs. Seek expert advice if you need help. If you must buy pesticides, speak with an informed salesperson about what you need.