LAWN GRUBS//Grub Worms: How To Get Rid of Lawn Grubs

[@TheLawnCareNut]

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[@OneTrippin]

Any thoughts on beneficial nematodes?

[@Sharon-lj8kb]

@@OneTrippin what is that??😁

[@OneTrippin]

@@Sharon-lj8kb a small microscopic worm like pest. Typical nematodes most agcalturalists think of are the ones that infect and destroy crops. However beneficial nematodes can are a few species live in non sterile soils that likes to infect grubs and other insects. They multiply inside the body of their host and kill it kinda like a zombie. Then spill out into the soil to seak out more bugs. Basically fighting nature with nature. Tried it a few years back and had little problems with bugs the whole summer. Next summer I didn't use them and my garden and lawn were attacked with vigor. Going to try them again this summer to see if it makes a difference.

[@nonameno6690]

Can I use the grub bgone product if I fertilized my lawn? and what about if I added new grass seeds will the grub product counteract with this or kill seedlings? Thanks

[@DickRileyTheConquistador]

Can you mix a curative and preventative down together in spring? To immediately kill whats left in ground from last year and preventative to last til later in summer?

[@swimbait1]

For years my front lawn would turn yellow in summer and I thought it was a water problem. I tried different fertilizers, more water, nothing worked. Finally I did some digging and found just a couple grubs. I put down grub poison and in two weeks the lawn was perfectly green.

[@jr1001jr]

What product(s) did you use?? Thanks in advance for any advice that you provide. 👍😎👍

[@anasimpson3181]

I'm having the same problem, and doing research on what product would work,since they are so many in the market I'm from West coast Canada. what is the name of the one that you used ?

[@michaeljohnson7814]

I don't know how anyone listening to this extremely informative video can say thumbs down. It is a COMPLETE education!

[@tammyc5295]

I feel like he is selling commercial product. He forgot to mention non-chemical, better solutions like beneficial nematode, corn meal, and milky spore. So I gave it a thumbs down, because I really don't want to use chemicals.

[@michaeljohnson7814]

​@tammyc5295 He did mention "Integrated Pest Management." You may have not listened toward the end. He also said if the grubs are not causing damage just leave them be.

[@zeebecks8704]

Best lawn guy on KZbin hands down.

[@jakez3171]

My yard is absolutely infested with grubs and because of that I have moles tunneling to feed on them. You have educated me and provided some ideas to attack the problem. Thanks for taking the time to do this video!

[@kennethsmith3073]

yeah i have a mole problem. im going to get grub ex this weekend and water it in and im going to spray grub killer in the fall just incase.

[@cwsosby]

This is by far the best information I have ever heard in one place about grubs. So preventative in the Spring and curative in the Fall, if needed of course. Thanks

[@josephnovotnak]

Allen I really like these videos where you stand and talk, keep them up. It also reminds me of the old days!

[@michaelpaese6128]

Allyn I have a fescue lawn in South Carolina i watched the video on Grubs, i found small patches of dead grass so i lifted the dead grass and it pulled wright out of the soil. directly below the surface there was the grub i now have a bag of grub killer going down today. good timing with your video and teaching us about detective work in the lawn love you Bro I bought ( Grub Free zone III)

[@SimonXinCheng]

I just used a 2000 square foot tarp cover the lawn from 10pm to 8am in the last two weeks of June so grubs won’t lay eggs in my lawn. I did it for seven years and my lawn has no grub problems at all.

[@5thg5]

I always see CROW (BLACK) BIRDS in my neighbor’s yards in the morning razing neighbor’s yards for grubs. I never see the CROWS in my but 3-4 times out of a 100 times a season, when I do see them in my yard I apply something for GRUBS because that’s the signal. I’ve been doing this for 7 years. Good video Allyn!

[@jeffsmith825]

I had a white grub issue last year here in Maryland. Pretty bad. I used the BayerAdvanved Grub Control product as well as my usual bifenthrin treatments. This year I had zero white grub issues at all. I wiped them out and was super pleased to do so. Bifenthrin on a religious schedule is really an incredible product for anybody who has any type of insect issue.

[@saliston]

I have been having issues with grubs last year. Never had them before. Found out my neighbors had them and started treating them. The treatment drove them to my yard. I am hoping to send them back. :-D

[@bencarey8988]

Al you're still my number one in lawn care 👍

[@quisrose]

Been watching this kat for years now, excellent lawn advice, skillful and humorously artistic in his delivery and my man's soundtracks are 🔥🔥🔥 !! 😎

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thank you 🤘

[@dandylawnandmaintenance4407]

I really thought overtime you would run out of content concerning lawns but it just keeps coming and coming. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I'm like a high school teacher who teaches the same subject for 10 years. Just have to keep it fresh. 👊

[@sandmansdreamland1235]

Good info! Cool to see I made the thumbnail and a whole :50 (6:55) at the end! Lol I'll be definitely making sure to lay a preventative this year! PS... The "bucket of grubs" was taken care of by Spectracide's Triazacide Ready to spray hose end sprayer! They surfaced within 12hrs and I picked them all up to prevent birds from eating the poisoned bugs.

[@bballerforever]

Thank you, this was the most scientific intelligent discussion of grubs and grub management. I need to dig the bare patches of my lawn! I know you’re the lawn guy, what do I do for grubs in my raised beds for tomatoes. I haven’t had problems with the vegetables in past seasons and I manually dig & pick them out. Would beneficial nematodes treatment be advisable? Thank you!

[@randyadams7269]

I have the same question. I have no lawn but a very nice garden and that is what they love. I turn the soils at least once a year and hand pick. Need help please.

[@Jojodancer1978]

Well, I’m in Texas, and just put down Spectracide because I had lots of brown patches that seem to come out of nowhere, and it’s May. My lawn seems to be improving since the application. Thanks for sharing such an informative video.

[@donknicker8110]

I have a very thick lawn and during drought season I let the lawn very tall and watered and developed grubs because all my neighbors lawns were dried out...grubs did some heavy damage know I just apply season long every year rather safe than go through that again

[@MM-rw8jv]

Hi Aalyn, been helping my neighbor get his lawn back into shape but he had some pretty extensive grub damage last fall. I just threw down some grubex for this seasons preventative, but was wondering about spraying some Dominion 2L to wipe out the ones that overwintered and are still there. The lawn is a cool season lawn located on the shore in central NJ. Also, i cannot thank you and all the other youtubers for all the great content as my lawn is an absolute beast and my neighbors bust my chops for how thick, deep green and lush it is. I truly owe it all to you. Be well and keep on keeping on!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I would not recommend worrying about the ones that are there now - they will become adults in another 3 weeks anyway. But you may want to double up on your preventative and the dominion would work for that - apply it in early June

[@MM-rw8jv]

Many thanks for the reply. Just got my 2nd LCN N ext box this month so my domination will be strong for the foreseeable future. Thanks for all you do.

[@miefoi]

Alan you are Da man. I have been following you I have fired my gardener as they never got it right. My lawn is so much better after following your advice on videos and blogs. Thanks!

[@jw546]

Thanks for the tutorial! How many other people had to rewind multiple times to catch it all (me)?

[@jvanwink]

Thank you for the information. I didn’t even know grubs were an issue in our lawn until raccoons started digging up our lawn every night for the past couple of weeks. We hardly have any lawn left, so we need to get rid of the grubs if we want to keep our lawn from the destructive raccoons.

[@stephenweiman3304]

We have the same problem. It's early April and the skunks and raccoons are decimating our lawn. Even though it's April 5, can we use the 24 hour (dylox) product to control the mature grubs that the skunks etc. are feeding on?

[@bellefs]

@@stephenweiman3304 any luck? early april and my lawn looks aerated from skunks digging

[@uwebeyer3459]

Very informative video. This is the first year my front lawn has been ravaged by grubs and it's extremely annoying. I live in Ottawa, Canada. I have treated the area with Scotts Grub BGone but biggest issue is doing the right thing for my destroyed lawn before winter sets in. Do you have any recommendations as to what is the next step ie. raking all dead grass, top dressing now and then overseed? Again, great video.

[@mikeg1271]

I like the advice on not treating if not needed, integrated pest management is the way to go. Great informative video!

[@isMike999]

if I see any grubs...I am going on the attack...I'm not waiting until my lawn is damaged....that's playing defense....you don't win unless you go on the offensive....

[@bengiovanelli4189]

Had no idea. Thanks a ton. Glad Ole Cleeter sent us your way. Very much enjoy the content.

[@TheJamesJones]

Perfect timing, friend found grubs about 2 weeks ago after laying new sod. Sending him this video.

[@isMike999]

yeah well I'm sure your friend doesn't want his hard earned money go down the drain.....get the Dylox and kill them...

[@shakenbake11]

The damage for me occurred in the spring growing season last year. Lawn was toast by summer. Didn't know what was happening till I dig around and found white grub things everywhere! Trying to put out preventative this season. (cool season lawn here)

[@punkuk1979]

Hope you still check the feedback I am laying new sod ( in florida in july) and after lifting the old sod I see grubs what should I use in the soil before laying sod

[@yannip2083]

Can I apply BioAdvanced Lawn Control in the Fall? I mean this weekend (end of September)? I have Kentucky Bluegrass (cool season).

[@angelaefferson8620]

I found them in my garden soil , I learned a lot from you , I didn't know that they were June bug babies, I love June bugs , but not the grubs and not in my garden

[@brendafain9962]

I like that you talk to us and not at us. Thank you. Great video.

[@AV-sb9eo]

First, thank you for your wisdom! My question is can I apply grass seed and grub killer at the same time? If not, how long should I wait to add the grub killer? It's been three days since I've added my new grass seed. Thank you.

[@mike1968442]

I was enjoying this video and had a few chickens next to me and they just screeched when they saw the pics of those yummy grubs. We dont have many bugs in our lawn thanks to my few feather friends.

[@klyneis]

I have issues in late summer/early fall with grubs but also early spring....not much with the grubs themselves, buy with a skunk digging holes in my yard to get to the grubs. Can I use the instant action stuff to kill grubs in the early spring to keep the skunk away?

[@stephenweiman3304]

We have the same problem. It's early April and the skunks and raccoons are decimating our lawn. Even though it's April 5, can we use the 24 hour (dylox) product to control the mature grubs that the skunks etc. are feeding on?

[@stephenweiman3304]

We have the same problem. It's early April and the skunks and raccoons are decimating our lawn. Even though it's April 5, can we use the 24 hour (dylox) product to control the mature grubs that the skunks etc. are feeding on?

[@DaddingAllDay]

I'm getting ready to put down my GrubEX here in a day or so. I had really bad issues last season that destroyed over 1,000 sqft. Not this year!

[@andrewnestor29]

I remember a couple years ago I had a few moles in my yard. I put down grub killer, and overnight I had grubs dead all over my yard. Within a couple days the moles seemed to have moved on to somewhere else.

[@jonesy3089]

So if I haven’t seen grubs but I have seen moles. Does that mean they know something I don’t? There for I should treat? I am in Michigan.

[@jackielonghofer6430]

Jonesy *

[@aexiga87]

I’ve been obsessed with your videos since the day I came across your KZbin content. We recently moved to our new home during spring break. I’m learning how to care for my lawn for the first time. On my new property I’m dealing with voles/moles for the first time in my life!! Do you have any tips or suggestions with that ? Thanks!!

[@johnharrington6122]

I found out last fall ! By not expecting raccoons ! Tore up my struggling lawn real good , got some granulated Coyote urine , didn’t work ! I’ll give grub control a shot this fall. Thanks, John

[@jaykgoldston7389]

Allyn I treated my lawn with triazicide. Is it safe to compost the grass clippings this summer? The compost will be used in my veggie garden.

[@cityofoaks]

We had good luck last year with apply beneficial nematodes. We did it to keep the moles out of our lawn - the beneficial nematodes kill the grubs which the moles are going after. We didn't have any mole tunnels but our neighbors did.

[@adamkrug3809]

Cityof Oaks where did you get these nematodes?

[@jersal873]

What do I apply today? Grubs eaten a large square area of my lawn. Those sprays you attach to hose work? Ok with dogs?

[@ohmydeerelawn5511]

Your videos are so informative! Grass junkies and newbies can learn a lot!

[@dkhallal]

I’ve been killing the grubs to try and get the moles under control. I came across a suggestion to use Milky Spore granules. Supposed to last up to 20 years if put down 3x a year for two years. Kind of expensive if you have a large yard but one bag covers 7k sq ft and not if it works. Plus it’s natural.

[@dkhallal]

camjamsdad wow, that’s good to know. 7 in one night!! I have also started with tomping down any new tunnels, come back later in the day or even a few hours to find new any fresh ones, and then going “Physco” on the new tunnels with a pitch fork!! I actually pulled one up on the end of the fork, very satisfying!! I can imagine getting them in the trap is as well. Happy hunting.

[@davidjonburke2729]

Great vid man I've dealt with thousands of these every year even found them live in February here in NC...kills my fescue I've tried almost everything granular..this year I'm trying hose end triazicide, and soaking the ground wish me luck!!

[@geneharney]

I live in Michigan. I bought a few bags of the bioadvanced season long grub control. Do I need to time it with spring milorganite applications, and patching repair seeding? Or do these products not affect one another if applied within a close time window? Thanks

[@geraldfer]

Thank you...I have to use both...new home owner...I saw the grubs...so I will jump on corrective and then move onto the first one... great video and information...👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@emilemosley8573]

Sent that last one before I could finish. I was saying, been watching you for years " Your the God Father of lawn care" stay safe.

[@kennethsmith3073]

if you have a mole problem is that a sign of grubs in your lawn or what can i do about the mole problem

[@msk3905]

I use Milky spore, it takes a few years but after say 3 years the results for me have been amazing. They say after the three years that grub control is good for the next 10 not sure about that but my grub issue has more or less gone away.

[@crsc1033]

New to the channel, recent first time home buyer, horrible yard that I am ready to put the work into and build it up. My sticking point is I have a Great Dane and his safety is paramount. Are there pet safe options out here to help with grubs? I know they are probably not nearly as effective as the big gun chemical options out there, I can live with that. I can’t live with a beautiful lawn but risking my dogs life or health to achieve it

[@ptravers9077]

I like to throw it down when it comes to grubs . I use a multi pest control to hit the fleas and ticks so I throw it down every 35 day and I do it so vigorously because the first year I owned this property grubs hit me so hard if the fall my turf was coming up like a carpet. I hit it extra hard in the fall to make sure we keep it green until the snow falls

[@Cdclark1900]

I End up putting GrubEx down a lot because I get moles/voles, etc that come in and dig for the grubs in my lawn. The grubs aren't bad but that's what really tears my lawn apart.

[@gillart99]

Thanks. It’s May 1 and half my lawn is dead and I’m finding grubs. But I can’t treat until Fall?

[@jhamm15]

Should I put down the 24 hour as well as preventative now in late April in the northeast? Have huge problem with animals digging up the lawn currently with holes everywhere!

[@pluckbates4002]

Love your lawn care post about grubs. I'm taking corrective measures now. How do I treat for moles? Thanks again for sharing. Pluck

[@kristaelisabeth402]

Im in Ontario and have tons of grubs and lawn looks terrible. Do I need to wait until fall to apply the 24 hour Grub killer?

[@Maikayafl]

Allen live just north of Orlando is it still to late to put down preventive grub control? Also have an area the was completely crab grass. I have killed 90% of everything from that area, hoping my st Augustine will fill in this year. Anything other than expensive sod to assist in growth? Thanks awesome videos

[@bobwatson6273]

Hey! After for years, I wonder if you’ll see this to respond. Thanks for the video. Now in the 2024 autumn season in NC, and I need to do the corrective treatment. But maybe you can shed some light on why I am finding grubs in the bottom of my swimming pool? They are not crawling from the lawn across the concrete to the pool at night. Maybe from eggs laid by the beetles in the pool, which then hatch in the sand filter, then are pumped into the pool from the sand filter?

[@mlfitness67]

South Carolina, they're eating up my yard, and now I have an armadillo digging and feeding in my yard

[@CHOPPER030279]

Mid week video from the man, the myth, the legend, the OG LCN.

[@jasoncandler9124]

Grateful for the wealth of knowledge... was literally doing some landscape work this weekend and found a grub seemingly in every shovel full... was about to buy the nuclear option, now I'll get the preventative... Thanks!!!!

[@sidehop]

Wow...so that's where the bugs come from...from my own yard -_- ugh. Glad I'm getting it treated today!

[@yannip2083]

How often do you spray this? It takes how many applications to eradicate the grubs?

[@TheLawnShark]

I like what you are saying about an integrated approach. Too often people treat for every contingency without a true understanding of impact to the entire ecosystem. Thanks for sharing!

[@Iabeerbrewer]

Straight,easy to understand... to the point..excellent vid LCN...

[@miles2075]

Nothing like waking up to a LCN video and a tracking label for my LCN shirts. Woohoo!

[@AS-zn3zd]

sooo, what to use now- in June 1, in North of Alabama?

[@tgray8593]

Thanks for the video. I have a question...I'm in Michigan and the rubs have killed a certain area in the lawn. should I remove the dead grass and apply the corrective type grub control or just leave the dead grass and apply the product. Please advise...Thanks

[@cheryljoseph8377]

Which should I use first, grub control or weed and feed? And how long should I wait until applying the other product. When can I oversee?

[@stash7714]

I notice a bunch of little spots in my grass with holes where birds were digging and I looked closer and found grubs this morning. Looks like I need the corrective.

[@stephenweiman3304]

It's early April and the skunks and raccoons are decimating our lawn. Even though it's April 5, can we use the 24 hour (dylox) product to control the mature grubs that the skunks etc. are feeding on?

[@angelogesualdi]

discovered this video by accident. Excellent Video. A "must watch" if you have grub issues.!!!

[@GreatGreenNorthLawnCare]

Hey Alan up here in Canada we can’t get any of those good Chem’s however we can get nema todes to treat gubs when would you recommend to apply those

[@tomlush9220]

I loved this very informative video! We're in southeast PA. We have what looks every spring like our yard is a mole (or vole, I'm not certain) superhighway, lots of absolutely bare spots about 12" in diameter. The mole/vole population is bad enough that planting tulip bulbs is out of the question, they're apparently a delicacy for moles/voles. For us, this is a two-prong issue and a solution would be a literal win-win: reduce the grubs and you reduce the moles/voles. We consistently have used either milky spore and/or GrubEx. I've been told milky spore can be less harmful (from a chemical agent standpoint), but that it can take a couple of years to see significant results. In your opinion, is milky spore genuinely effective on grubs? Additionally, over the past couple of years we've noticed the hibiscus plants are VERY appealing to beetles and by summer's end the leaves are chewed on to the point where they look almost like lace! To further discourage beetles from hanging around, we got rid of all the hibiscus plants. In addition to applying a preventive product in the spring and a grub killer in the fall, are there any additional tricks we might try to reduce the grubs so, in turn we can significantly reduce the moles/voles? Thank you for your input.

[@jeffdiala17]

Can I apply milorganite & grub control or will that damage my lawn?

[@naamangeist7843]

So, grubs in the spring aren't a concern (no need for preventative control) but by the time you realize they are a concern (fall) your grass is dying in large patches and you need corrective control? I'm confused. I guess it's too late for me because its fall and my grass is dying from them. So, can I treat with 24hr grub killer and plant new grass at the same time or do I need to wait a week or two after treatment to plant the new grass seed?

[@stormtracker1]

Please help! I live in Oklahoma and found grubs in my yard the other day and no idea what to use! I applied grubex the other day at the recommendation of others because i had rain coming and it was a goos time. Now im hearing this is more for prevention. Can I apply Dylox now shortly after GribEx????? First time home owner and i want a perfect yard!! Thanks!

[@jayablejay]

Good Video. I am converting my lawn from Bermuda to Zoygia. While removing the Roundup killed Bermuda grass I noticed grub worms. On average about 2 grubs per 4 square feet. After seeing this video I do not need to treat. However I did see a lot of earthworms , which is good. Do products used to control grub worms impact earthworms?

[@TejasToolMan]

Here in Dallas tx grubs are out of control, I use a mix of malathion 4 gallons and spray the yard closely front to back, flower beds an 2 ft into neighboring yards 3 times a year, spring, summer, fall. Even helps during army worm wars. Stinks bad but sure wipes them all out just don't spray in hot sun

[@So_pho_king_awesome]

Just came across this video because I noticed a lot of moth on my lawn. Would this treatment work on these moths as well? Thank you in advance.

[@gabrielmckay6729]

Have you heard of Milkey Spore grub control? If so, do you recommend it?

[@billszatkowski1591]

Very effective but slow-acting (think YEARS) and a lot of work to apply. The good news is that while it may take 2 years to fully take effect but you won't have to reapply for up to 10 years!

[@wire2394]

Can you put this down when you aerate and seed your lawn with fescue?

[@Ortizmarte]

It’s September ( north east) and two weeks ago we put grub x but we still see some grubs should i put 24h grub killer?? Or wait for the next season

[@tylercone8754]

Would this style of treatment and timing also apply to lawn moths I find in the summer flying out of the grass as I mow?

[@mavcpr]

mr nut i have heavy brown spots in my st augustine in sc what should i do?

[@enragedninja]

What about people with well water with about a 40' pipe? Is it possible this stuff can seep into the well water?

[@nickloper481]

So if I see a TON of grubs in my soil but I don't see any obvious brown spots, don't treat at all? I have some spots where the grass doesn't want to grow and the weeds come up instead but there is no grass death. Should I still treat?

[@ummiymmhabmify]

I was wondering what happened to the lawn last summer ! We had Raccoons peeling back the lawn and that’s when we learned it was grubs. This video came at a wonderful time. Thanks for the content. I was wondering about starting over and putting down new seeds to grow new turf. You have any ideas on how to restart.

[@Danni229]

Raccoons did the same to me and I am peed!!! My lawn was stunning until this. 😮

[@TheRealMisterThumbs]

Is the timing mentioned in this video applicable to all regions? I’m in New England.

[@elijahroberson61]

So should I apply now in the spring or the fall

[@alyssa0411]

I just moved into a house where there are tons of grubs. I was pulling dandelions yesterday and at least 2-3 grubs would be right where the weed was. It’s mid April here in the Pacific NW and we are currently soggy with lots of rain. I was thinking about using some of the GrubEX on my lawn once the grass dries out a little.

[@victormena7846]

Hello, thanks for all your great videos. I enjoy them very much. Quick question, I over seeded my lawn a week ago but they haven't germinated yet and the grass is starting to get really long. Can I mow the lawn after over seeding and seeds haven't germinated? If i can, I will mow at the highest level to avoid the baby grass from being pulled out. Only a few have started to grow but are small. Thank you!

[@ralpho58]

Wow. Discovered you by accident Mr. LCN and I am so impressed. Excellent vid. To the point and packed with solid and really good info. Will share with friends.Thx. Looking forward to checking out other vids you’ve done.

[@shaunsmath4630]

what are your thoughts on Milky Spore as opposed to the chemical grub treatments?

[@pauleyplay]

Does not work Never has worked years ago.

[@michaeldunagan8268]

Thanks Alan for the video. My experience is that freshly laid sod is the preference for grubs. The longer the side is in the ground in terms of years the less probability of visible damage I see. Neighbors lawn's who haven't been replaced every five to seven years like my lawn never use grub treatment that I know of.

[@Miguel-USMC]

Should I remove the dead grass or leave it and treat with the grub killer ???

[@stevejsmith5]

What about if you're getting ready to seed a brand new warm-season grass? It's late march and my lawn is nothing but weeds. Looking to completely kill and dethatch multiple times before seeding bermuda in May. Wondering if it would be worth going ahead and doing a couple rounds of corrective treatment in addition to a preventative before seeding?

[@stevejsmith5]

Also worth noting, I have A LOT of grub activity as well as A LOT of moles. Been trying traps to kill the moles, but mainly looking to kill grubs now to get moles to leave by the time I start seeding

[@VeenaPatel-m8u]

What if I put down bioadvanced grub killer plus and I see more areas becoming brown due to grubs about 4 weeks later in new spots. Do I put more down it’s already November. I live in Texas

[@ihaulscrap]

What about the chemical Bacillus thuringiensis in Scott's Grub Bgon Max? Is it a preventative or corrective chemical?