Tools needed
- Broadcast walk-behind lawn spreader
- Garden gloves
- Spade
Materials needed
- Seasonal grub control granules
- Heavy-duty garden hose
Step-by-step
- 1
Confirm grubs by peeling back a dying patch and counting C-shaped larvae in the soil.
- 2
If you find more than a handful per square foot, treat the whole lawn.
- 3
Spread grub control granules evenly with a broadcast spreader at the label rate.
- 4
Water the product in thoroughly so it reaches the root zone.
- 5
Reseed or patch bare spots once the grubs are controlled.
Common mistakes
- • Treating at the wrong time of year for your grub's life cycle
- • Skipping the watering-in step, so the product never reaches the grubs
Maintenance & next steps
Apply preventively in early summer if grubs are a recurring problem in your yard.
When to call a professional
For severe, lawn-wide damage or repeat infestations that may need a professional program.
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