How Grub Control Protects Your Lawn from Hidden Root Damage

You take pride in your lawn—but beneath the surface, destructive pests might be feeding on your hard work. Grubs, the larvae of beetles like June bugs or Japanese beetles, are among the most damaging lawn pests in Texas. Without proper grub control, they can quietly destroy your grass from the roots up, leaving behind dead patches and weak, lifeless turf.

Fortunately, professional treatments can eliminate these underground invaders before serious damage occurs.

What Are Grubs?

Grubs are white, C-shaped larvae that live beneath your lawn’s surface, feeding on grass roots. They typically hatch in late spring to early summer, and by the time you notice damage, they’ve already done extensive harm.

Each female beetle can lay dozens of eggs—meaning one small infestation can quickly turn into a widespread problem.

Signs You Have a Grub Problem

Because grubs live underground, most homeowners don’t notice them until it’s too late. Watch for these early warning signs:

• Brown, patchy areas that don’t respond to watering or fertilizer.
• Soft, spongy soil that easily lifts up like carpet.
• Increased animal activity—moles, birds, or skunks digging for grubs.
• Grass that pulls up easily with little to no root structure.

If you spot any of these symptoms, it’s time to call for professional grub control before the infestation spreads.

Why Grubs Are So Destructive

Grubs feed directly on your lawn’s root system, cutting off water and nutrient absorption. Over time, this leads to large dead patches and makes it easy for weeds and diseases to take over.

A single square foot of soil can hold 10 or more grubs—enough to destroy an entire section of lawn. Left untreated, damage can persist season after season.

How Professional Grub Control Works

At Anointed Lawn Care, we take a targeted approach to grub treatment that ensures results without harming your turf.

Our process includes:

1. Inspection: We identify signs of grub activity and determine the infestation’s depth and density.
2. Precision Treatment: We apply professional-grade insecticides timed for maximum effectiveness—killing grubs before they mature.
3. Preventive Protection: We schedule follow-up treatments to prevent new generations from hatching.

These treatments not only eliminate grubs but also protect your lawn long-term.

Best Time to Apply Grub Control

Timing is crucial for successful results. The best time to apply grub control is late spring through early summer, when eggs are hatching and larvae are small and near the surface.

Preventive treatments during this period ensure you stop grubs before they cause visible damage.

Why DIY Treatments Often Fail

Many store-bought grub products only target surface-level pests and fail to reach larvae deep underground. They may also miss the ideal timing window, allowing eggs to hatch and repopulate quickly.

Professional grub control services ensure thorough, soil-penetrating coverage and the right dosage for your specific soil type and grass variety.

Preventing Grub Damage in the Future

Once grubs are gone, it’s important to maintain a healthy lawn that naturally resists reinfestation. Here’s how:

• Aerate annually to improve soil structure.
• Avoid overwatering, which attracts beetles to lay eggs.
• Fertilize properly to strengthen root growth.
• Schedule preventive treatments each spring.

Healthy lawns are the best defense against pests of all kinds.