How To Get Rid of Lawn Grubs / Turf Insects in 4 Easy Steps

[@pestandlawnginja]

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[@sankscan]

This is the best solution I got for my grub problem after doing all my exhaustive research!

[@pestandlawnginja]

thanks for the feedback

[@draftplus]

Year one was moss and when the snowmelt was done I rolled up the moss leaving bare dirt over the entire lawn, and I started reseeding. Year 4 now, grubs. One shovel from anywhere may have 20 grubs. Entire lawn devasted again. But the Lawn Ginja always has the reason and the solution inspite of my obvious lawn curse. Thanks. Someday I will be able to relax with a simple routine that wins.

[@pestandlawnginja]

slay that lawn!!!! Glad youre finding value in my content.

[@ricksanchez9232]

Ginja, you are going to TruGreen and Scott lawn care out of business, because I was just going to hire them, but after seeing your video, I am going to try and solve the problem myself. thanks.

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome Rick! Glad you're finding value!

[@rickbeyer3424]

Incredibly thorough video. Keeping things in laymen terms and not condescending. I don't have a large scale problem, but my first instinct was to tear up the turf and kill the visible grubs. Thanks for explaining and giving me hope that I don't have to do a replanting/sodding.

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome Rick!

[@Samlol23_drrich]

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[@MarkMarino10]

Dude, you are the man. I never considered trying to force some growth after some of the damage occurred. Hope my prevention is good and won’t need to repair, but great to know!

[@pestandlawnginja]

anytime Mark! Thanks for your support

[@mrgary6117]

I watch a few of you lawn guys on KZbin and your the best

[@pestandlawnginja]

Super kind Mr. Gary. appreciate the kind words.

[@swimbait1]

A good video you put together. I have one small section of my front lawn under a huge maple tree that gets a problem every summer. I have found small white grubs before but this year couldn’t find any but the grass was dying and some pulled easily. I put down Sevin bug killer and DiseaseX and a few weeks later it’s cleared up. Some thin areas now but overall looking pretty good. Thank you.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Love hearing that you slayed the lawn! Well done!

[@ryang2940]

Glad you made this, everyone jumps to the conclusion "it must be grubs"

[@pestandlawnginja]

Amen to that 👏👏👏😍

[@TeslaBoy123]

U are my best theacher on lawn care mr Ginja 👍👍👍👍👍

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Best Friend!

[@Michael_Livingstone]

Thanks for the international shout out! Calgary here and love your ideas!

[@pestandlawnginja]

You the man Parker! Glad you mentioned it!

[@kbeast98]

I like the nExt product line, but that Essentials 1-0-1plus is the real deal. You see results fast from that stuff.

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's pretty amazing for recovery

[@carenallen5841]

One of the best videos I have seen with all kinds of knowledge to be Larned thank you so much

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Caren, appreciate the feedback.

[@andrewp.619]

Perfect timing! I just found Billbugs and cutworms in my yard yesterday after a deep, heavy soak of water. Treating for it today with the liquid Bauer advanced. I don’t like the granular as it says, “safe to re-enter when dry”. Well, what about when you irrigate regularly? Always stay off of it while wet? Nah. Unless I’m missing something and once it gets wet once, it’s one and done? Let me know. As always, thanks Ginja.

[@pestandlawnginja]

The imidicloprid insecticides sink into the soil into the lower layers. the bifen based or curative insecticides act as floaters and stay in the upper levels of the thatch and crown of the grass. Interesting science for sure. The wetting is to get the product off the leaves of the grass and into the crown and lower. pretty safe in my opinion.

[@wayneessar7489]

Ginja! Scotts is selling 'Grubgone' in Canada. A bioinsecticide made of a kind of 'Bt' called Btg. They claim it is 90% as effective as Merit and needs much less irrigation to work than nematodes. Imidacloprid and Carbryl are both unregistered here for domestic use. Researching this product it has been for sale for two years in the states but there is no videos or comments about, that I could find. Scotts say it kills larger instar grubs if it gets down to the root zone, grubs eat it, then stop feeding and die.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Perfect! Thanks for sharing! I'll have to right that down.

[@monabarakat9246]

Were going to use Ortho House Defence for chinch bugs, our neighbour says it's effective. Mona in Ottawa

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Thanks man i appreciate it i need to figure out whats wrong with my lawn its bad im gonna try your 5 steps this morning thanks alot buddy

[@pestandlawnginja]

Good luck! You got this!

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Thanks i just wish i could get the greene county supplies then it would help its bad here!! It makes me sad how bad it looks

[@tinpony9424]

Thanks for the back to basics vid, Ginja. That chin wig is looking pretty Brillo pad, Boss.

[@pestandlawnginja]

about time! took long enough to get back this low hahaha

[@Miguel-USMC]

Great information . Well explained for the average lawn guy like myself . Earned yourself a like and Sun. Thank you 👍🏼

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Miguel!

[@danielgiovingo5543]

I liked this video Ginja. Good stuff

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Daniel!

[@brianstehno4776]

Channel is blowing up! Well deserved, keep it up

[@pestandlawnginja]

Appreciate it!

[@darrylc5734]

thanks for ideas to control the grubs. wondered about some dry spots in my lawn. i'm in central cal, summers can many times hit and hover in high 90s and 100s. my lawn is 35yrs old and some of the sprinklers can be pretty old maybe not 30 plus but 20 yrs and some are newer. don't remember my lawn having dry spots back in the day but am trying to seek out sprinklers to get better coverage. i've heard that water pressure could affect sprinkler coverage (a more even curtain of coverage from sprinkler). my well pumps 60 psi to valves, do i need to reduce the pressure to get better coverage? considering hunter sprinkler to see if i can get better coverage, any ideas or thoughts? thanks for your help

[@pestandlawnginja]

you do not need to reduce pressure unless you're running the hunter mp rotator series that are 40psi heads. the best thing you can do is a water output cup test, measure the cups and see if the water caught matches one another. the cups in areas that are not average to the others will tell you what areas need sprinkler adjustments.

[@MariaHudanish]

I love your puppy. He’s so cute. !!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thank you! He’s a fun guy to have around

[@fallofmanbrand]

awesome video keep it up dude

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks, will do!

[@tonyholmes9024]

Have to keep rewinding the video....can't stop looking at the mountains

[@pestandlawnginja]

love it!

[@obilawnkenobi7230]

bringing back the 4 steps! love it

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Ben! Steps are the peoples fav

[@obilawnkenobi7230]

@@pestandlawnginja commented before I watched the whole video, used a ton of vintage video footage, no mulch in the flower beds, grub footage, and using the sun joe

[@justhumblemeclarke7292]

Can we talk about the mountains in the background. Looks amazing!

[@pestandlawnginja]

100% agree. they are amazing.

[@aurorarose2836]

I'm fighting this grub battle of lawn destruction as we speak.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Crazy Timing! Go slay that lawn!

[@geminiclimber]

Great video and super informative

[@ehrlich_]

I don't care for any of the chemicals that you used. I'm all about organic. Thank you for the organic options!!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

You are so welcome!

[@Soprano0913]

Yo are the man GInja! great video! so grateful that you share you knowledge!

[@pestandlawnginja]

More to come! Thanks for the support Steven!

[@LawnJourneys]

Informative video. Thanks!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@johnherman3261]

Ginja; sure costs a lot of money to have a nice green lawn. I have had Bill bug before so I watch closely for damage. However I like the video in that prevention is best then you don’t have to deal with the damage these critters can cause.. Be safe out there!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great feedback John! Have a great day

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

Thanks ! Now that I know how to do it I will check tomorrow . You Rock!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Perfect!

[@mothug978]

Love your video brother, very informative! . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom! 🙏

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mothug978]

May I ask, what brand of shoes were you wearing in the video? They look very light and comfy... Also, Cyonara to get rid of the Japanese bugs, coincidence,I think not...

[@Cdrop20]

I'm craving a video of the Allet doing some work and your thoughts on it so far :) thanks for the quality content you always produce!

[@pestandlawnginja]

soon! very soon!

[@jefferyw4867]

You alway do a amazing job at explaining everything thanks for all the hard homework an putting together another awesome video for us your the best bro.

[@pestandlawnginja]

super kind! appreciate it jeffery!

[@golddigger9326]

You forgot the recipe for cooking and eating the grubs , YUM

[@pestandlawnginja]

Next time! LOL

[@zachhopkins9719]

Great video man.

[@pestandlawnginja]

thank you!

[@lisaconyers4366]

Learned a lot! Great video! Thank you!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alvin4148]

Best grub videos. Great work!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad you think so! I went for the gold on this one. Hope I delivered.

[@tpack670]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for watching!

[@Grizzleback07]

Japanese beetles absolutely ravage my 60 ft elm tree. I can put out 4 traps and by midday I have to empty the traps in a soapy foam water to drown them before dumping the dang things. I do the preventions and treatments but they are like locusts in Missouri.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I've heard the rumors. crazy

[@jillk1241]

I need a house call in Michigan. I’m not slaying and all the companies I talk to generalize in troubleshooting, I can’t find anyone to walk my lawn and diagnose.

[@pestandlawnginja]

super frustrating Jill! Just remember it all starts with water. if you haven't figured out your water output and proven your water coverage I would start there. do the video exercise at the end of the page at myallgreen.com/watering . check out my video "ultimate lawn fix"

[@420somewhere4]

You cant find anyone or you dont want to pay anyone, ya?

[@golddigger9326]

Trying to find a pest and lawn Ginja is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, there's a big difference between thinking you know what your talking about and knowing what your talking about,the pest and lawn Ginja knows what he's talking about, would gladly pay him money any day of the week just to come over and look at my lawn and advise me on what to do to make it look great but no not the pest and lawn Ginja no siree, he takes it up a notch and does it for free on KZbin, now I ask ya who does that who just gives you all the information that you need to have a fantastic looking lawn , the pest and lawn Ginja, that's who

[@rajivbammi]

Wow super useful!!! One ques when treating grubs via insect killer what watering schedule we should follow?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I immediately water in 1/2" of water

[@rajivbammi]

@@pestandlawnginja thanks! You are the best. No I mean regular water. I am suspecting a dry patch and at the same time a fungus patch at different area. Hence was asking how much water to put for these areas .. At the same time I am doing grub treatment :(

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@rajivbammi you want to maintain 6" of water saturation in the soil for best rooting results. I understand most people are looking for how many minutes for me to recommend but the issue is water output. I use 1.75" of water peer week over my lawn to maintain water evaporation.

[@gergemall]

Glad I found you. Thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

You are so welcome

[@gailmandrell8439]

I need you to come and fix my lawn!! 😬

[@pestandlawnginja]

sounds awesome!

[@AliAli-zc5vq]

Hi Ginja. In my opinion you're the best for the lawn affairs. I have learnt a lot with your videos. I applied with end hose the Bayer insect killer early morning, it completely dried out and nightime rain, next day early morning I applied Triazicide insect killer and Bayer fungus control end hose, both dried very good and 4 pm we have a storm with heavy rain for almost 1 hour (even some snow in July 😮, this is crazy). It will rain the next 2 days but no storms Yes, my lawn has fungus and I I see the bettles couples making babies every day, they are cooking. I overseed with tenacity and some new grass is growing, with that in very happy 😁 Do I have to reapply the fungus control and insecticide after 2 days I mow?. It's time, my grass needs a 3" haircut. Thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

The imidicloprid bases will last 9 weeks while growing through the plant. The bifen only lasts a week or two at best. Reapplication is as desired or as directed on the label. It's pretty common for a label to instruct a re application on fungicides within 2 weeks.

[@GW._.]

I'm battling grubs again in the uk I think i've cracked it now soak the lawn so it's sodden put down a large black plastic sheet in the evening then in the morning you can literally vacuum them up.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I like that idea. that's awesome. you should do a video clip of that in action.

[@shelleybobbie5590]

Excellent Video!!!!! Thank you Ginja :)

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blackyboi2885]

thanks

[@mikerice8185]

Great video Ginja.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Mike! Appreciate you watching and commenting

[@ASa-kv1lz]

I used the Bioadvanced 24 hour Grub Killer here in NC. I was really stoked to use it because of the chemicals present. The only issue is we're on well water and not a ton of water pressure. I put it down and it didn't rain for a week and I couldn't get enough water into the grass to dissolve the killer. Looking forward to putting more down as a preventative in the fall.

[@pestandlawnginja]

nice! keep slaying that lawn!

[@erf601]

WOW THATS a big core sample plug

[@pestandlawnginja]

go big or go home

[@swimbait1]

The other day I went to a sod farm and the sod didn’t have real good color. I walked around on it and did the pull test. Everything was solid. Loaded up my sod but while installing it noticed it was full of grubs! They were all over it.

[@pestandlawnginja]

That happens!!! Crazy to think.

[@elainearchibald9020]

We've had two long heat waves here the past 2 weeks, no rain and the grass has been affected badly. I definitely have grub worms among other insects ! Going to try to use some treatments for cure and prevention! We're expecting another heat wave next week. Yikes!! This sure doesn't help the lawn. Thanks Ginja for sharing all your videos. I've learned so much from you!! Btw, Royals Royce is so cute! lol

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Elaine! Glad you're finding value in these videos!

[@elainearchibald9020]

@@pestandlawnginja I sure am. You're my favorite Ginja! lol :)

[@bradleyrounds9148]

"Nasty no no areas".. Man can even you say that in Ut County? Lol. How long before we can let Rolls Royce crowd back on the lawn and can it go down as a prophylactic? If this is a recent vid, the yard looks fantastic post leveling adventure. Keep it up.

[@pestandlawnginja]

The lawn is coming around. I give it a solid b- hahaha

[@LawnNOrder]

Great info Ginja. 👍🏻

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome! Glad you liked it

[@rafaelmartinez2954]

Awesome video like always 👍

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thank you so much 😀

[@superrando837]

Great videos Sir, thank you.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad you like them!

[@tracys2354]

You ever get "hey you, get off my lawn!"

[@pestandlawnginja]

YES! I have no shame LOL

[@NestorYalongJr]

Great video!! What is the advice for applications from treatment to repair? How much time do I give for application when treating?

[@pestandlawnginja]

You can apply all sprays or granular same day.

[@NestorYalongJr]

Thank you, Last question, if dirt is complete compacted and water just sit on top. Is it too late ? Will I need to dig up?

[@kimberlyD.]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome! Appreciate you watching and commenting Kimberly! Go slay that lawn!

[@savannahkunz6820]

Hi, I'm in Utah too and a huge portion of my back lawn was affected by grub. Unfortunately, now it is Spring (March) and I haven't done anything yet. I am wondering if we should lay down the pesticide (like the grub killer plus) now over the whole lawn, and then rake the dead lawn and reseed? Or do you rake up the dead lawn first (there are zero roots), then apply pesticide and then reseed? Or rake up the lawn, reseed, and then do the pesticide? Thanks for the great video

[@pestandlawnginja]

all great questions. here's the issue. we need to figure out if the grubs come from japanese beatles or billbugs. easiest way to tell is if the grubs had legs or not. billbugs are commonly not laying eggs before the end of april / may, and commonly are causing damages around july / august depending on the year. Japanese beatle grubs over winter in the soil and are there around the year. if you want to error on the side of caution I would use a product called acelepryn. it goes a tad deeper into the soil and also stays in the soil much longer than the traditional application of imidicloprid.

[@TejasToolMan]

Imidacloprid that you mix for a drench is a year long monthly process but it works like magic over time

[@pestandlawnginja]

true that

[@stealth_viper2953]

I used some soapy water to bring the insects to the top in order to examine them

[@pestandlawnginja]

great idea

[@agustingarcia9236]

Great video!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks!

[@shinedownfly]

Help me Ginja! Just subscribed! I have live in Massachusetts and have a very thick 9 year old lawn. I have always used a fertilization program and aerated once a year (usually in fall). The lawn looks great in early spring but for the last 5 years I always get pink patch in late spring/early summer. It’s quite aggressive and takes over most of my 15,000sqft within a few weeks. I have irrigation and my landscaper says to water deeply each night because my lawn is full sun. I understand that the fungus doesn’t permanently kill the grass, but when the fungus takes over and thins the lawn, and then summer heat comes, I get dead bare spots that don’t come back. Why do you think I’m getting this each year and what should I do? Thank you. Love your channel

[@pestandlawnginja]

fungus is a result of too much moisture and humidity. you'll need to dial your watering in. move to a 3x per week plan and focus on not over or underwatering. You may also want to consider a preventive fungicide in the future

[@timbarton5316]

Awesome videos and great info

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for watching! Glad you're finding value tim!

[@timbarton5316]

Pest and Lawn Ginja you and Allyn “ LCN are the only ones that are putting out the greatest and professional knowledge of lawn care and diagnostic approaches, the others I feel are just pushing their own products and Lawncology said “ if you use my products you don’t have to aerate and don’t seed doing aeration, just throw the seed down and use my products, THE FURTHEST FROM THE TRUTH, sorry to vent, I will never buy his products again, tired of drinking that koolaid,, I believe that my lawn was riddled with issues last year and this spring, following Lawncology advice,but you were the one who got it going again, and the propeat works amazing, Thanks again for the awesome videos and awesome info, 👍👍

[@harpers1niter]

I was going through my crabgrass infested dirt. There is no grass left. I saw this ugly worm thing that is on the cover of a lot of bags and threw up. I have seen things this summer in my lawn I can't ever unsee.

[@pestandlawnginja]

they do look like an alien had babies in your lawn hahaha

[@harpers1niter]

@@pestandlawnginja My backyard is a sea of mud from thatching in the spring. That started the nightmare it's supposed to rain for the next week. Should I toss down some straw? I don't know what to do.

[@lilflexlewis5802]

Hi just found your channel and I'm definitely sub to it, sayin hi from NJ

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thank you! NJ is the bomb!

[@wjhinde1]

Great videos! I need some advice. I recently discovered I had a grub issue well after they had gotten most of my back yard. I just laid the granular bioadvanced grub killer plus, but the next day i was still able to find live grubs. Is it okay to go to the Cyonara 9.7 and the Dominion 2L within the same week or should i wait some time. Also, I like the idea of doing a stimulant on the yard to help restore the turf quicker, but if spread out the ProPeat 13-5-8, would that take the place of my regular scheduled fertilizer i do with Scotts Turf builder? FYI, i am in Houston so not sure if that changes any of your answers. Thank you for doing these videos!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

doing another dose of insecticide should be ok. it won't burn or cause issues with the plants. If you use the propeat it would not be wise to use the scotts within 2 weeks. too much nitrogen can burn the lawn. Thanks for all the support!

[@lseeber01]

Really good video. Thorough, to the point and well presented. I do have 1 question. This is all new to me and as a fairly new widow, I've got my hand full of learning. How do I measure out 2 lbs of granules of the grub killer for the spreader. I know I need 2lbs for 1000sq ft and spreader setting 4.5, but like... how many cups would be the 2 lbs? Thanks!

[@pestandlawnginja]

personally i use a food scale. the granular density will change between manufacturers.

[@lseeber01]

@@pestandlawnginja Ok, Thanks! I've got one somewhere.

[@milenstoimenov9532]

Where is the most advanced one Acelepryn? Great video!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Good question! I'll have to try it out

[@jagsfan7884]

just found your ch as try to fix up my lawn, thanks, any tip for a slop Lawn, i feel my water just runs off to the street.

[@pestandlawnginja]

water in doses of 10 min then go through every station and repeat the process. small feedings of water instead of one giant one.

[@worldcomingdown6713]

Hey man great video as always! My question is about fertilizer if you don’t mind. My soil test recommend adding 2-3lbs of N, 1lb of P, and 2lbs of K. I was having a tough time finding an equivalent for that ratio until I saw this video! Will that ProPeat 13-5-8 work or is there something else you maybe know of that would be closer to my numbers? Thanks as always Ginja can’t wait for the next video!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Its a great product. You just need to do some math. At the high rate of 1lbs per 1000 sq ft you'd use 7.69lbs of product to get to 1lbs N. 20lbs to get to 1lb of P and 12.5lbs to get to 1lbs of K. With that said the 1lbs of N bag rate of 7.69lbs of product per 1000 sq ft puts you at 1lbsN .38lbs P and .62lbs K per application. If you cut these rates in half you could do a 6 services program over the course of the summer and be right where you want. of you could do 4 services over the season and also be mathematically sound. looks like a good fit for what you need.

[@ErikJosefsson_]

You rock Ginja 🤘🤘🤘

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Erik!!!

[@colleencatalano3547]

The Dog! (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="494">8:14</a>)🤓

[@pestandlawnginja]

He’s soo smooshy

[@colleencatalano3547]

It's August 10 in Denver, CO. I have grubs. My KBG is super healthy but I hate the grubs and now I have some irregular brown spots. I just put down GrubX but I think I need to put down 24hr Grub Killer. What are your thoughts?

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@colleencatalano3547 I would. Curative and preventive is a good idea. It commonly takes a few treatments to get rid of grubs

[@omni-versal]

Thanks for the info. Plus you live a beautiful location. Where is this?

[@architecturehappy]

Okay new home owner here and I think I could really use your help in assessing my issues, you offer a virtual inspection? I’m in Seattle and would pay for that haha! Previous owner did a really good job and I’m late to the game and the weeds have a upper hand on me.

[@architecturehappy]

Any insights from the Ginja would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@pestandlawnginja]

Hi there. I take all requests and pictures on facebook

[@architecturehappy]

Awesome, will be sure to hit you up on there soon

[@mrXOwarrior]

I have birds (I think) tearing up my yard to get to insects. But I can't find the insects. Has that ever happened to you before? Thanks from a fellow utah slayer.

[@briangallant5973]

I had grubs. I had birds coming and tearing up the lawn to get the grubs. Skunks and other animals would come and dig for the grubs. We treated for the grubs and they are now gone.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Commonly a sign you have an abundance of worms in the lawn. take it as a compliment from the birds. use the sun joe dethatcher to help break the mounds up.

[@kingboy101766]

So it is mid to end of January in Texas and I see the results of having grubs this past year. Historically had a great, healthy St. Augustine grass until now. Looks like having a mild winter. When should begin to applying the curative products you reference?

[@pestandlawnginja]

curative is for situations where you have bugs. if you have them now do it now. if not do the preventive treatments spring and fall.

[@kaymure]

Hello! I need help identifying and treating a grub beetle issue in my lawn. I have tried using GrubEx, but my lawn looks worse. I haven't used Milky Spore. Although I can't identify any grubs, I have noticed mole tunnels and found one beetle. Can you please provide suggestions on how to address this issue? It's currently July and I need a solution. Thank you! Any suggestions you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Hi there. really it all comes down to identification as you're suggesting. if you have grubs you'll find them. if you look in the description of the vidoe I have mapped out the treatments for curative and prevention. but you'll need to find the larvae / grub beetle in order to properly identify or find out if you actually have turf insects invading your grass. most lawns i assess have lack of water and not a turf insect issue.

[@joangerbich7934]

Thanks!

[@pestandlawnginja]

you're welcome!

[@Andrea-tn9ey]

I know for sure I have grubs . I lifted some huge crab grass and they were there those little white grubs -I’m end of summer in the NE. Is it to late to apply bioadv 24 hr. ? I did apply some end of June ( seems like I may applied the wrong one or missed a step.

[@sunnifreyer2759]

The castings of Eisenia Fetidia (Red Wigglers, common name) have been shown to have insect repellant characteristics, interestingly enough. Have you experimented with the use of castings or tea in lawns? Do you know anyone who has?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I personally have not. i've spoken to suppliers that specialize in casting. the issue is you would have to use so much on a lawn that its becomes a hastle. which is why people use it in gardens due to the smaller space.

[@windycityrider]

I'm in NW Indiana (very close to Chicago) I have the typical "Midwest mix" of mostly KBG, fescue, & rye in my lawn. I do a split-application of Prodiamine in the early spring each year. When I do my second application (usually in April sometime) of Prodiamine I also mix in Dominion 2L to help prevent grubs. My question is, how many times can I apply the Dominion 2L? Should I do a second application of it in June or July to get a bit more length in coverage? Or is one time per season enough? Thanks in advance. Love the videos.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great question! It all depends on the rates your doing. it's common to use .5oz per 1000 sq ft for grub control with that product. it should last minimum 9 weeks if you watered it in correctly. You can do a second app and if you're in a warmer climate it might be wise.

[@lazylearner967]

Great tips! What are your thoughts on Bifen for lawn bugs? BTW- Your pup is really cute, he is getting bigger by the video! Love his wrinkled face.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'm not generally a fan of Bifen other than transport mikron.... But..... for turf it works great as a curative knockdown agent.

[@lazylearner967]

@@pestandlawnginja Thank you!

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome! Have a great night

[@deb7639]

Grubs and terrible soil have ruined our backyard. We're planning to start from scratch and replace rocky soil our contractor left and sodded. Should we add grub prevention and remedy to our regrading, new soil, seeding plans?

[@pestandlawnginja]

That is a great question. it all depends on if you want to water it in and keep it wet. The water is a spreading agent and helps push the elements into the soil. I wouldn't apply it unless you have grass on the ground and I would wait until the sod or seed has set in which usually takes a few months.

[@chevyvega6622]

ever have a repair area or large reseed area have odd spots that are slow to germinate, or do not sprout straight up, but rather look curled over? have a large reseed area i sprayed a month ago with tenacity, before throwing down seed, wondered if it could be the meso with some possible lingering in the soil. majority of seed came in growing straight ,never seen it before. made me wonder if pests could cause this.

[@pestandlawnginja]

chances are it comes down to watering. too much water will cause this and too little water during the germination process will cause this. i would do a water output cup test and prove your watering myallgreen.com/watering

[@eugenieandrews8874]

Jared, I've thinking about the water retention properties of the peat moss in ProPeat. Do you think it would be beneficial to top dress a 7.5 pH lawn or specific problem areas that experience water retention issues with peat moss and then use the Sun Joe scarifier attachment to work it into the soil profile? Or would it negatively prevent deep water penetration and keep it in the upper soil profile where it will be more likely to evaporate?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I have mixed feelings on putting straight peat down. It really depends on the source of peat. Sometimes I feel the part doesnt mesh well in the soil and robs water. But other times its integrated well. Whatever propeat does to break it down works great

[@nancyfairleigh7193]

Ok, I just put down the bio advanced grub killer. when should I do the bio advance insect killer or the essential plus? I hardly saw any Japanese beetles this year unlike most every other year. This is my first bad experience with grubs. Some animals are really digging up allot of my yard to get at the grubs

[@pestandlawnginja]

commonly you'll need to do 2 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart of each other. the essentials plus can go down the same day.

[@bluesteel5841]

Love the diy videos thank you.. question for you or from a follower, are ants bad for the lawn? Today when mowing i looked down and seen a few thousand it seemed in one spot..just wondering thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

Most ants are beneficial to lawns because they pave the tunnels that earth worms commonly use

[@bluesteel5841]

@@pestandlawnginja copy that thank you..thought maybe they eat the roots.. Maybe some day you can do a vid on pocket gougher and moles, lol i am about ready to call in f4 phatoms to air strike with napalm. Been catching them easy with cinch traps made in Oregon. But gophers got educated or i am doing something different..i am in the pacific northwest.. Looks like a great area you live in..i can see cascades from my 2 acres, mt hood and rainer..take care god bless..oh i been doing what you showed on lawn grass and everyone that walks by stops and says wow your yard is great..thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@bluesteel5841 rad! Keep slaying that lawn

[@joshua7999]

The beards doing great. I am a fellow red beard and unfortunately mine turned gray at an early age. Watching the video while commenting so if you cover it, don’t bash me. But if you apply something like Grubex or similar product, will that cause insects to surface to die?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Not a problem. yes. it is a two way, curative and preventive insecticide.

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁

[@pestandlawnginja]

You seem to always end up in my spam box LOL

[@klubstompers]

I have a ton of worms, with a good beneficial mycorrhizal in the soil, and notice some grubs sometimes when pulling weeds or thick blade fescue out of the lawn. The lawn is in good shape, but i find grubs when working in the lawn. Is there a way to kill the grubs, without harming the worms and the mycorrhizal??

[@pestandlawnginja]

Most worms will not be harmed by use of insecticide due to their slimy coatings

[@richhome2829]

What do you think about duo cide? From the Andersons? I already bought that one and want to know if that should work fine

[@pestandlawnginja]

duo cide is a great product. been around for many years and many success stories.

[@MadMax-ht8iu]

Can you please advise products in Canada to revitalize grass left by grub damage ? Thanks

[@pestandlawnginja]

It’s mainly going to come down to fertilizing with a 12.12.12 and using an organic grub spore similar to Milky Spore

[@darrylc5734]

hello, didn't notice anything about safety for pets. would it be safe for puppies?

[@pestandlawnginja]

best to water in thoroughly. if you have a dog thats a grazer like a cow i would suggestion keeping them off until your second mow.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Here in Florida, it's sod web worm time...and of course I got'em. Bifen went down two days ago. I noticed that I have started to learn this stuff. What's going on here.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Nice! Glad to hear you're slaying that lawn!

[@josephballance2319]

Can you treat grubs and firtilizing lawn close together? Thanks

[@pestandlawnginja]

Same day no problem