Grubs can be a real problem for property owners in Tennessee because they feed on the roots of grass, causing significant damage to any lawn they infest. There are some signs that you should be on the lookout for that can indicate that grubs have infested your lawn. If your lawn feels spongy when you walk on it, you can lift your turf like a carpet when you tug on it, or if you notice irregular brown spots on your lawn, your lawn might be infested with grubs. Another sign that could indicate a grub infestation is an increase in animal activity on your lawn, as certain animals may be there to feed on them. If you suspect a grub infestation, it's best to contact professionals to schedule curative treatments and eliminate these pests.

If your lawn feels spongy when you walk on it, and it lifts like a carpet, grubs could be present.

Lawn damage in Memphis, TN, caused by a grub infestation.

When grubs hatch in the soil underneath your lawn, they will begin to start feeding on the roots of your grass. This can weaken its tether to the soil, and make it feel spongy. If you walk on your lawn and it has a spongey or soft feeling, it may be due to a grub infestation. To check, you can tug on the piece of your turf, and if it lifts like a carpet, that indicates that the roots are no longer attached to the soil, and there's a good chance that a grub infestation is the reason behind it.

Irregular patches of brown grass on your lawn could indicate a grub infestation.

Without a strong root system, your lawn cannot produce lush, green grass. Grubs weaken the root system by turning the roots into their meal. As grubs feed on the roots, it hinders your turf's ability to absorb nutrients and resources, causing the grass to die. This results in irregular patches of brown grass in the areas where the grubs are feeding.

When there is an increased animal presence on your lawn, grubs may be the culprit.

You may not notice grubs in the early stages of an infestation, however, you may notice an increase in animal activity on your lawn. That's because animals like raccoons and birds love to feed on grubs, so if you are seeing more of these animals on your lawn than usual, they could be there for a feast!

What should you do if you suspect grubs have infested your lawn?

If you suspect your lawn is infested with grubs, you'll want to act quickly! The best thing to do is contact professionals as soon as possible to schedule a curative grub control treatment. They will come out to your property to confirm the infestation, and then they can administer curative treatments to eliminate them!

Fertilization, weed control, core aeration, and overseeding are services you can schedule to help your lawn recover from grub damage.

Give us a call today to schedule our grub control service.

At Picture Perfect Landscapes, we've been in business since 2002 and know how important it is to quickly eliminate a grub infestation from your lawn. When you sign up for our grub control service, we will apply curative treatments to eliminate grubs so they can't continue to damage your lawn. We also offer preventative treatments that can be applied before the next grub season begins to prevent grub damage from happening in the future. We offer this service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, TN, and other nearby cities, such as Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, and Germantown. Give us a call today at (901) 246-7656 to sign up.