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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@josephnovotnak]

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

[@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 🤘

[@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)

[@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.

[@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

[@bencarey8988]

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

[@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....

[@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.

[@zeebecks8704]

Best lawn guy on KZbin hands down.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 *

[@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...

[@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!

[@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

[@mlfitness67]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@patriciaduffield2319]

Thank you for the information…Central Florida

[@brendafain9962]

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

[@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)

[@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!

[@ohmydeerelawn5511]

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

[@bengiovanelli4189]

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

[@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. 👊

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@mike86mike]

Very informative channel! Came here because freedom but i like this.

[@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!!

[@miles2075]

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

[@jw546]

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

[@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?

[@angelogesualdi]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@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...👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@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

[@wffj5017]

SUPER explanation. Thanks.

[@sidehop]

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

[@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.

[@fieldtrailer]

Preventative not really correct term. June bugs still lay eggs in grass with the insecticide. It just helps get a jump start on the new grubs. Corrective should be used in spring since they are already grown. However hard to kill when that mature, which is why most say don't worry about spring. I find Arena works great. Put it on heavy in early spring if you think the lawn is infested. Then again in July for new worms. Also Arena won't degrade if you can't water immediately. Most require watering within a few days.

[@grass-patch]

I use BioAdvanced 24hr with Dylox only as a standby, if visually needed. I do use the BioAdvanced Complete Insect Killer and apply mid-June. To help the bees, it's best to first mow the lawn containing any flowering weeds before application. Any post flowering weeds should then be safe for bees. ~ mike

[@mrjonnyjones]

For those of you in the UK / Europe, you'll need Nemasys Chafer Grub Killer. Not cheap, but it's very good. Matched with a Birchmeier AquaNemix 1.25 V Nematode Applicator for your hose. Application from July to September.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Iabeerbrewer]

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

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I was so looking forward to seeing you dance in the lawn again.... oh well. Great info as always Allyn. 👍🏻

[@Thelawncarenut]

🤘😂

[@LawnNOrder]

I don’t ever find grubs in the lawn, but I do in my surrounding planters. I let them be and do their thing, but if I do get them in the lawn, it means war. Great video. Watching your content is just as enjoyable as the mow.

[@Lawnvolution]

Green screen baby! Love it !😎👊

[@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.

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

Thanks for sharing this information. I have been fighting these for a couple years and never knew the correct time to put these controls down at an effective time. I actually had backwards... Really glad I picked you off the Cleetus channel.

[@kaio2212able]

I usually catch about 50 to 75 grubs and cook them on the skillet. I marinate them first in salt, pepper, garlic powder for about 4 hours. They come out so delicious!!!🤙🤙

[@juliemcdaniel4937]

Please tell me you're kidding!?

[@kaio2212able]

@@juliemcdaniel4937 no not kidding, you should try it sometime. They look like tiny shrimps.

[@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. 😮

[@pappameatball]

You are the man! Thank you very much. My yard has been looking amazing because of the info and motivation you offer on your channel. Cheers brother!

[@ChrisJones-xq4ms]

Really enjoyed your knowledge bud!! Keepem coming.

[@theripoffchicago]

Tons of info. Exactly why KZbin exists. Thanks !

[@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.

[@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?

[@ehm_30]

A video in the middle of the week?? Yes!!!

[@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.

[@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?

[@DEmersonJMFM]

I appreciate that you included an aspect of IPM.

[@timothythompson3029]

My beagle digs up the grubs and eats them. So my lawn has a bunch of holes everywhere. She's a great hunting dog ,best I've ever had. So I'll live with some holes.......

[@eddiefoy3701]

Need to train her to do that with truffles.

[@wendythomas0610]

My beagle did that too! I thought I just had a weird dog,😂

[@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

[@biglonniegruhn]

New Subscriber here and thanks for all your help with your Great Videos. I’m in Nebraska and new to Lawn care but off to a good start this season. I’ve gained a lot of insight from watching your videos. Thanks

[@lambert1702]

Sevin lawn granules doesn't work well as a curative for grubs anymore because they changed the formula several years ago from Carbaryl to Binfen/Zeta Cypermethrin.

[@woodnyardjunkie]

I like the Grub control but I also like the insect control. It control the fleas in my yard all summer long. My dogs really appreciate it.

[@ltk20]

First off, Thanks for all the great videos that are both informative but also entertaining! Keep up the great work. Quick question, I sprayed some beneficial nematodes about a week ago in hope of killing off some of our grubs. We have a few visible brown spots from them, but 90% of our lawn is doing great. Due to pets I always try to start with the natural approach first. Do you suggest I try a few applications of more nematodes or go the chemical route in this video? I'm not sure if these chemicals will kill off the nematodes that are also working their magic against the grubs. Thanks!

[@toddgilbert8719]

Watched this while eating lunch. Yum!

[@Thelawncarenut]

👊😂

[@balooo2863]

Hey Allyn,We folks in Florida would like a video with some in depth information about sod web worm. It would appear there is some similarity in treatment and life cycle with grubs and we need to jump on them now... HELP!

[@wayneessar7489]

Scotts is selling Grubgone here saying it is 95% as effective as Merit. It is Bacillus thurengenesis galleria. Same application, spread in June, water in so it goes to the roots.

[@elisabethmedina8647]

Allyn you are my new hero! Your videos are alway on point! Thank you!

[@mindrenewal7657]

Don't like poison in lawn. Growing other plans and veggies. Was going to try grow hags. I used something for grubs last spring but this spring while planting, more grubs. Half the lawn. Think I'm gonna try a cheap beer. Does good for slugs

[@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?

[@toddtavares7386]

Allyn, I always thought (been told by friends) that the threat of grubs is not so much from the grubs, but from the moles and voles which tunnel in search of grubs to eat?

[@medicaremastersofconnecticut]

That seems to be my problem too. I live in the North East and the moles and voles have destroyed my lawn amongst other things like neglect. So what's the answer to this on going problem

[@toddtavares7386]

@@medicaremastersofconnecticut This sounds like a partial combat method. Moles and voles travel just below the surface. They wont tunnel lower and stop for something as simple as a 2x4 lying on the ground and they will travel along the board and go around. They winter under the leaf litter inside my woodline at the back of my yard. Placing PT 4x4s slightly buried works somewhat. My problem was that one of my neighbors had a Jack Russel Terrier that would come and dig holes throughout my yard trying to catch the rodents and leave holes.

[@lorenamann8389]

Thank you so much for your information. It was very helpful. From Walnut Creek. California

[@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?

[@brianjorgensen5074]

I live in Crown Point, IN... got dozens of june bugs everywhere at night! Compacted clay soil here. Already applied GrubEx on May 6th. Hope it helps this fall

[@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

[@Alex.AL_26]

I always put down merit, since it gives you 3 months control i apply sometimes in August because i don't really see any problems with grubs untill September or October. I just think Applying in May or June is too early, since the product will no longer be effective in the fall if applied too early.

[@stevebabiak6997]

July is about right - three months of peak kill will be July, August & September

[@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.

[@AS-zn3zd]

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

[@hwkfans]

Music is very Mr.. Rogers like. Very cool brah!

[@Thelawncarenut]

I like the chill piano jazz in the mornings 😂

[@jdunker31]

This is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you!

[@webeducation]

Great video. Changed up my grub calendar application dates. Thanks.

[@user-uv9fz5rw4z]

Glad I found this video, but unfortunately too late. I had a beautiful St. Augustine lawn until this summer/fall. About 2/3 of it turned yellow and brown and I had no clue why. Dug in a few spots and found grubs. Common Bermuda and kyllinga have taken over. I’m treating for grubs and putting down Image for the kyllinga. May end up with a Bermuda lawn before it’s all said and done…