Grubs in the Lawn - How to Identify and Kill Grubs

[@vidalmiguel46]

I have been working as a lawn technician for going to be two years now been in the landscape industry from irrigation to landscape installs since 2018 im 26 and man ill tell you what lawn maintenance is extremely tough during spring and summer not just the heat but all the turf destroyed insects are outrages learn soemthing new everyday haha great educational video thanks Doc

[@cameronandersonsr]

I have grubs every year. Used Merit but failed to water it in the lawn. Lawn looks great here in Maryland. I want to get a head start on my yearly grub problem. I'll try your product for 7,000 sq ft lawn. Love your video.

[@karlaperez5421]

I live in washington State, and this year, we started to see brown sporting the lawn. I'll look for them. Thanks

[@davidsorrells736]

Is this product safe for raised beds? Will it harm Earthworms or any other good life in the beds?

[@kimber841]

I just treated my Bermuda lawn with Duocide at 4lbs/1,000. I ended up with a half of a 5 gallon bucket of dead grubs. Now I need to do the back yard.

[@erlindacoligado8700]

I live in Canada.. My front and back yard was invaded by grubs and the whole green lawn became brown..Then the whole back lawn was covered with dandelions...It took this female senior 3 years to finally get rid of grubs and dandelions, manually...I was getting discouraged while digging dandelions manually, because they grow faster...So what I did, after clearing a spot I will plant a perennial. So now I have a Botanical garden (as my neighbours call it)the whole back and front. No more grass. Up to this morning, I can still find grubs while weeding.

[@ronl1633]

I had to naturalise my side yard and I am thinking about what's next as the grubs are winning here in Ontario. I have had good results with clover seeds as the grubs don't eat clover and it's nice, needs water to get started but once established it grows well.

[@sandrabeck8788]

I absolutely love clover in a lawn! When it blooms it smells heavenly

[@floridaswampman7648]

Love your property Doc! A true slice of heaven.

[@waynebutler7813]

Great video! I just invested more than $25,000 to have my entire yard resodded with Zoysia Emerald. However, the sod company delivered a LOT of squares with weeds along with dead squares in it and introduced more insects and fungus that I had no issues with before. To add insult to injury, the armadillos have drilled the snot out of my yard! The landscaper has not responded and did not listen to dissatisfaction with the final result. I'm so mad now (two months after installation) that I want to sue him, CTX Sod (sod), TruGreen (Nutsedge), and Ortho (GrubX)!

[@DanielDaniel1]

I’m thankful for my neighborhood armadillo for exposing my grub problem.

[@jrevan]

Best fishing bait around, all fish love em.

[@michaeljackson9215]

Do you have any advice on moles

[@serenababy6358]

Hey Doc, could I use this process to kill grubs in my flower boxes and flower beds? Thanks

[@allgona]

Should I wait to put down dirtbooster after the duocide? Should I worry about the double-kill killing off the fungi and microbes?

[@HowTowithDoc]

No real impact on fungi colonies

[@WhittyPics]

I have heard if you have moles it is a sign you have grubs as that is what they feed on. That double kill has killed off my fire ants too

[@patlsmith404]

Don’t wash a mower deck, etc until it cools off. Good videos. Thanks!🇺🇸😎

[@kyleherrera7594]

I just noticed this happening now and it’s early fall in Central Texas. Should I still treat my Bermuda grass?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes

[@AngieBacon-p7v]

What can I use in California? I see that I cannot order the duo cide to be delivered in California? What would you recommend. Thanks

[@mathgeekjcfreak]

I also live in California. Do you have magic dust for my Stuffed Animal CHICKENS to come alive??? They would eat your Grubs

[@ThinkMoneyBenny]

just put down my scotts GrubEx bag yesterday to take advantage of today’s rain… i’m not having those suckers on my lawn this season

[@JustGrillingandChilling.]

Ditto…

[@pedroderas5816]

@thinkmoneybenny did it rain immediately or few hours?

[@ThinkMoneyBenny]

@@pedroderas5816 i dont recall but it doesnt matter, just make sure it gets water to get activated. Rain is best

[@jimmymiller4732]

Funny that you mentioned DuoCIde in today's video. I had forgot to include it in my first order from The Anderson's and had to then go back and make an additional order for DuoCide and PGF 16-4-8. If I had of remembered to have ordered this product I would have been able to put it out on either the 24th or the 25th which would have been great timing. It arrived yesterday the 27th. I am trying to implement your Curtain of Death/JumpStart/Ugly Lawn fix and am wondering what changes I should make with this crazy weather we are currently having? If you are who I think you are please tell your brother Mark (Possum/The Legend that Killer said hello.

[@ryanunknown4181]

I must have not watered enough cuz I’ve already put some down and I still have tons of dead patches

[@kkevinj1]

hummm smh at this one, dead patches will remain until the grass can fill in the damage unless you must seed

[@CaryGuyer]

This was a very well explained educational video of A to Z on grub management and lawn care. Great job in making this video, pales in comparison to others I've seen on the same subject.

[@zachhopkins9719]

I wish you had a St Augustine lawn! I think this topic translates well though for us with warm season lawns

[@timk7972]

Hey Doc, can I put down DuoCide on a newly seeded lawn? I have some perennial rye just starting to come up. Soil temp is staying around 60 to 65 degrees. Are the grubs even active enough near the top of the soil to treat?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes no issues

[@tulsatom4307]

@@HowTowithDoc What RATE (#/k[]’) of the DUO-Cide do you use? 4# or 8# ?

[@MasterZhao]

@@HowTowithDoc So often should you aerate or detach? My lawn is bluegrass and I have a spot that goes dormant. I've treated for grubs and even tried to re-seed, but there is still a problem there.

[@finsfan333]

Have you made any videos on getting rid of Creeping charlie its spreading all over my yard.

[@bballerforever]

I have grubs in my raised beds. I always find some when I till the soil and remove them. I grow vegetables but haven’t noticed any problems thus far. Should I use beneficial nematodes watered in or just continue picking them out? Thanks.

[@jessicas4295]

Did you ever get an answer? I was just looking for this question and an answer

[@bballerforever]

@@jessicas4295no, no one else replied. I use a shovel year round to till the soil(wouldn’t do this if I had no grubs) and hand pick the grubs out. Variable amounts in my raised beds and pots. Good luck!

[@heapbig5352]

Around here the crows uproot big areas of people's yards looking for the grubs. They can make a mess but it comes back eventually. While making a new garden I came across a few but the crows haven't attacked my yard yet others around me have been plowed.

[@ryanhum3941]

Doc, do you recommend replacing some plugs of nice bermuda turf to repair grub damaged areas? I can't stand not edging for that long haha

[@yolondanatividad395]

I would think if you have a plugger for grass you would be to get some plugs and replant them. Of course fill in the spot that you pulled the plugs from.

[@bertraminc9412]

What about mole crickets. What can I put down for those?

[@tanveernaeem1157]

Cannot download your "Free Lawn Care Guide". The website just gives user a runaround in circle but the guide is nowhere to be found. Please provide a direct link for download. Thanks.

[@chrisgraham2904]

In Canada, we don't have armadillos, but we do have skunks that dig and route for grubs in the same manner. Unfortunately, virtually all chemical pesticides and herbicides have been banned in most Canadian provinces and no longer sold. Many Canadians cross the U.S. border and attempt to smuggle pesticides back into Canada, but they are usually caught and the materials confiscated and/or they are fined. There are recommended "natural grub treatments", but they are far more expensive, far less effective and they take a lot more work and a lot more time to accomplish. It took me three years to eliminate the grubs and achieve a great lawn for last year, but this year they are back.

[@Luv2Ski4500]

Not sure what you’ve tried. I used nematodes and milky spores. Grubs haven’t been back since.

[@user-ml3lu3cb4w]

Great information. Is the Double Kill safe for animals? Have a dog. He kind of acts like an armadillo sometimes. Will the double kill treatment be harmful to him?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes, follow directions and water in. No issues ever with our two girls.

[@Frontallobe13]

Is this harmful to the wild birds and beneficial insects?

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Have a skunk digging in my yard and was told it is looking for grubs. So I'm thinking if I get rid of the grubs, I will get rid of the skunk as well.

[@mightybarrister]

Is Grubex or Duocide safe to use on lawns where I free range chickens? Safe for the chickens, and safe for those eating the eggs, I mean.

[@HowTowithDoc]

Water it in well. Then allow them back.

[@mightybarrister]

@@HowTowithDoc thank you - figure a day or two?

[@davehaggerty3405]

The label will indicate if it’s safe around chickens. So….NO.

[@mightybarrister]

@@davehaggerty3405 the label is silent.

[@davehaggerty3405]

@@mightybarrister so if it isn’t labeled safe in chicken yards it is not safe. I carried a lawn pesticide license for years. And insurance. Although I never applied an insecticide I learned a couple of things. It’s legal to treat your own property. Except for restricted use pesticides. Homeowners always use too much. They never get the life cycle of the insect right so it fails. There are 6 major types of grubs in this area. If they are not treated in the larval stage they survive. And they’re all different! If you apply enough poison (it says that right on the package) to kill everything at every depth it is way too much. Everything the chicken eats would be poisoned. At that rate I’d worry if the well was safe. Is the dog? Grubs are common. Excessive grubs result from stresses to the lawn. Mowing too short. A drouth. Maybe last year. Because of the yearly life cycle of the grub and mature beetle. The purpose of pesticide license is to educate professional users to use the minimum pesticide to control pests. Not eradicate all bugs. Pesticides should be the last line of defense. After you’ve tried everything else. Organic produce is worth the price. Organic farmers will report you for applying pesticides next to their organic crops. If you miss “watering in” just a few of those granules those chickens will gobble them up like chicken feed! I am not anti-pesticide. Without the proper use of pesticides the world would starve. But for purely aesthetics on a lawn? Misuse like that will get all pesticides removed from the consumer market. You’ll have to call a professional for everything. Which is maybe what you should do here.

[@edpitcock3344]

What month wld you advise to treat for army worms. I’m in south east ohio. Nice informative video. Please and thanks.

[@HowTowithDoc]

Only when you test and find them present. They usually appear late summer.

[@timmholl9238]

@@HowTowithDoc Yep. Here I am, north of the Red River, suffering a front yard grub damage. Frustrating! Zone 7, Bermuda lawn, mid-September.

[@Nikolasto77]

Nice garden, Doc!

[@davidcrowson4745]

There is nothing to watch on TV SO I'M WATCHING DOC!!!

[@dorispowers9060]

Me too. After Fox took Tucker Carson off the air I have more time at 8pm.

[@MichaelFox-ul5ru]

I recently applied GrubEX to my lawn and, inadvertently, got the GrubEX in some of my raised beds where I’m growing vegetables. Should I be concerned about this? Have I ruined my vegetables? Or will they (we) be ok? Thanks

[@HowTowithDoc]

Nope.... they are fine

[@heidilanier3090]

I live on the coast of North Carolina, and I have a centipede grass. I’m not sure if I have grubs or not but it looks like I do. I had to garden beds for vegetables and flowers raised and spent a couple thousand got really sick. Had Florence come in and hit destroyed my backyard and I have not worked the garden beds. I have taken the pavers out and want to clear the property so that I can plant some trees back Any recommendations….

[@nawakaida7499]

I can’t get this product in California. What’s the next best option?

[@genericwhitemale1114]

This guy is about to make my lawn look spectacular!

[@AntLive29]

Duocide expensive. any cheaper alternatives for grubs?

[@andik2329]

I have random dead spots in my lawn. Dug them up and found small yellow ants underneath. Are they responsible for those brown spots and how do I treat that?

[@mrchopboogie]

Hey Doc, will that work with centipede also?

[@josephpearlman4010]

I can't seem to find anyone in my area (Gainesville, Fl) that can help me with my Palisades Zoysia. It was sodded three years ago and the lawn was beautiful for two years. Since then it has begun to thin out to the point dirt is showing in about 50% of the lawn. Last season I was told it was infested with grubs and a professional came in, aerated and treated to kill them. He said he could recover my lawn in a few months but after three months of worse results, he just quit. I have a sprinkler system and watering isn't the problem. Where would I start to save my lawn?

[@turnipsucks6416]

I now see the problem I'm experiencing. Tank you

[@thedevilandhertrumpets4268]

Thoughts on milky spore?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Not very effective because of timing restrictions

[@aundreamorales5624]

Doc I love the Duocide product but don’t use it anymore because it hurts my earthworms.

[@sbulic1989]

Do grubs kill our fruit trees too? My grass looks horrible the last month or so here in Houston and I assume it’s grubs (will check). But can I still put the double kill if I have baby fruit trees planted all around? Than you!

[@gregowens5634]

Does this stuff kill beneficials like earth worms too?

[@Maw_tcha]

Doc, does this apply to the folks with new/baby sod?

[@የእናትጓዳ-አ1ረ]

Thank you, How about snacks, how do I get rid of them without salt and grats big problem

[@jamessullivan4391]

I eat my snacks to get rid of them.

[@AverageJoe46549]

Me and my half dead lawn wish we got this recommended before he was half dead... I only got it after I looked up a bunch of videos on it.

[@tanyamiller6275]

I've noticed my neighbours patch of grass 4 by 4 he had small thin leafed grass he used to get out there everyday fertiliser and trimming it with scissors. He spent so much time on his grass it seemed weird. My grass only 1.5 meters away I don't care about no fertiliser it gets mowed once a month it's always green never any brown patches but it is wide leafed tough grass called buffalo. He ripped up his patch due to grubs. Mine no change! Could it be the type of grass that's the problem???

[@tulsatom4307]

DUO-Cide: What RATE (#/k[]’) do you use for Grubs? 4# or 8# ?

[@laurad164]

Is this safe if you have a well?

[@KingCarlos1215]

Awesome advice Doc , thanks

[@jlu72665]

CA does permit Duocide. Any other alternatives for Bermuda hybrid in SoCAL?

[@G0F15H]

Great advice towards identifying grubs. However that product is not the best solution. It's becoming difficult to get and too expensive (per the label you need to use 4-8lbs per 1k ft). The label doesn't indicate how long the product remains effective, but says not to apply more than 4 times per year (which usually means multiple applications are expected). Merit would be a better option. ~1.5lbs per 1k and, if you time it right, a single application should be sufficient.

[@gk9417]

Can you get this product in Canada ✌️👍🇨🇦

[@gibbysgirl]

Does weed killer kill grubs and army worms ?

[@guykiehl]

Put duocide down and watered in in mid April have had a bunch of dead June bugs in the yard since does that mean I have missed the grub stage or is that normal

[@HowTowithDoc]

Each beetle will lay up to 60 eggs so it's good. But the cycles vary. You'll see beetles at the same time grubs are there.

[@josealeman332]

Last year is the first time I see those beetles in my yard, this year I saw about 2 inc grubs, now I know why some parts in the yard look burn. thanks for sharing :)

[@kriduro1956]

I live in Delaware, and the problem in my lawn is drying ,but is like a lot of ants holes ,everywhere and the ground is dusty and dry! Whats i planing is used a dethatcher,and remove a little plant thats killing my lawn also!

[@avisionrealtyllc8421]

Sir my hair is almost fallen about 99% skin. Do u think I have Grubs. Please advise.

[@johnfinn8968]

😢What type of clover do you plant, and will it grow in Savannah, Ga.?

[@HowTowithDoc]

I put up the link on that page. White clover and yes it will.

[@HushHush2]

Hey Doc. Does this also kill Mole Crickets? They are very bad where I live in the south. Eat up all your bermuda roots, and there is nearly any way to kill them.

[@allensadicario5196]

Thanks again brother

[@Stiff_Richards]

does grub killer kill newly planted grass seed?

[@HowTowithDoc]

No

[@jerrylgriffin4198]

Thanks!

[@briankubik5041]

Is this ok for free range chickens?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes, apply.... water in well ... all good.

[@bvschwarz9997]

Where did you order the Zoysia seed from?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Hancock seed

[@wm005]

Living the dream...

[@69mjar]

Will pgf complete duocide kill mole crickets too?

[@vergio007]

Hey Doc! I also asked you in another video how to kill Bermuda Rhodesgrass mealybug.I have some problems to deal with it! Thanks:)

[@conradlanders8085]

I did this! Place every 6 inches. It should fill in by 4-6 weeks! Worked great

[@vergio007]

I didn’t understand what you have placed..

[@carriger9674]

Doc. How about moles? Ever had mike issue? Have mikes that moved in and killing my lawn and beds

[@kingofpower2]

Thanks for the video.

[@hyperchord]

Not seeing the product when I click the link

[@adamghazal9204]

Thanks Doc

[@lynnbernard1377]

I don't see the link to the grub killer product.

[@jeffreyshelbourne8664]

Can i get Duocide in California?

[@Blingem14]

What do you do about squash bugs and squash vine bores?

[@HowTowithDoc]

www.domyown.com/sevin-concentrate-p-1594.html?pdpv=2&sub_id=8927

[@Blingem14]

@@HowTowithDoc thank you

[@jamessullivan4391]

I squash em!

[@spyderzill]

I wish we could buy this product in California , nothing seems to work to kill the grubs .

[@GotoHere]

Should have voted for the other party. No sympathy.

[@acreguy3156]

@@GotoHere That's bullsh**. *All* politicians will try to gain popularity through environmental initiatives.

[@rongorney5774]

How will this affect my dog?

[@debbiebridges6350]

Is this grub control safe for pets?

[@jamessullivan4391]

Well, I wouldn't let my pets eat it.

[@moswantdone8926]

How long should I wait to spread some grass seeds

[@geraldbrown686]

Where can you get double kill

[@xcal7777]

Will that product kill earthworms as well?

[@HowTowithDoc]

It will not "wipe them out" but it can reduce

[@davidnoren8260]

I like to buy a piece of hybrid Bermuda grass or 2 and use a bulb tool and insert cookie size pieces in bare spots

[@semiprolific774]

Go tell your neighbor he has grubs, man!

[@anthonybacon7073]

Great information. Appreciate the advice.

[@mojo6778]

I just put out some DuoCide and had a good soaking rain. The next day I had a yard full of earth worms, but didn't see any grubs, is it normal for it to flush out the earth worms, I thought they were good for the soil. Soil is a heavy black clay.

[@Blueknight1960]

I don't have to worry about grubs, the damn armadillos keeps digging them up and eating them but, now I have holes all over the yard.

[@deeruckussolutions8772]

What’s the grub product you use? I don’t see the link

[@kathykatherine7822]

DUOCIDE

[@kathykatherine7822]

Duocide

[@edwardstrishock8541]

Laundry detergent is cheap and effective

[@chrisd4432]

Anyone have any success with Milky spores?

[@jimwsmith724]

Funny to hear you have armadillos eating the grubs where up here in Canada it’s the skunks that dig up our lawns 🦨

[@jgavin2174]

Is it safe for animals

[@walkerone9833]

In New York State it is the skunks that do that. Nasty.

[@squirmyspaghetti]

I had no idea grubs in backyards were bad. I found a hole filled with about 50 of them.