How to Spot and Stop Grub Damage in Your Dallas Lawn
Your lush green Dallas lawn can quickly turn brown and patchy if grubs invade your turf. These underground pests chew through grassroots, cutting off the supply of water and nutrients to your grass. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to identify grub damage, when to treat, and how Titan Pest Defense can help protect your lawn all season long.
What Are Grubs?
Grubs are the larval stage of various beetles, most commonly June beetles and Japanese beetles in Texas. These white, C-shaped larvae live just beneath the soil surface and feed on grassroots, especially during late summer and early fall. A severe grub infestation can destroy a lawn from the roots up.
Signs of Grub Damage in Dallas Lawns
- Patches of Brown, Dying Grass: These irregular patches don’t recover after watering and easily peel back like a carpet.
- Increased Wildlife Activity: Raccoons, skunks, and birds dig up your lawn in search of grubs.
- Spongy or Soft Turf: The grass feels loose or springy underfoot because the roots have been chewed away.
- Visible Grubs in Soil: Pull back a section of turf and check for white, curled grubs beneath the surface.
According to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, more than five grubs per square foot may warrant treatment, especially if you’re noticing visible turf decline.
When to Treat for Grubs in Dallas
Grubs are most effectively treated in late spring or early summer when they are small and feeding near the surface. By fall, larger grubs are harder to control. Preventative treatments applied in May or June are your best defense for season-long control.
Grub Control Options in Dallas
1. Preventative Grub Control
Titan Pest Defense applies professional-grade products that target grubs before they hatch. These treatments are absorbed by the roots and kill young grubs as they begin to feed.
- Best applied April–June
- Long-lasting root protection
- Compatible with most lawn care programs
2. Curative Grub Control
If you already see damage, we can apply curative treatments to stop the feeding. While this won’t repair existing damage, it prevents further spread.
- Immediate grub knockdown
- Best results when applied early in the damage cycle
Why Choose Titan Pest Defense?
Our lawn experts understand the unique soil, climate, and turf types found throughout Dallas. We don’t just apply one-size-fits-all treatments. Instead, we build grub control into your seasonal lawn care plan based on your lawn’s condition and history.
Benefits of our grub control program:
- Pet- and kid-safe once dry
- Integrated with your weed control and fertilization plans
- Ongoing lawn health inspections
- Expert application timing for maximum effectiveness
Grub Control + Weed Control: A Powerful Duo
Grubs and weeds often go hand in hand. Damaged lawns are more susceptible to weed invasion. That’s why our Dallas weed control programs include options to add grub control for complete lawn protection
Repairing Grub Damage
Once grubs are under control, your lawn may need help recovering. We can assist with:
- Overseeding or resodding
- Topdressing and fertilization
- Monitoring for secondary pests or fungal issues
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dallas
We offer grub control and lawn restoration services in:
- Lakewood
- Preston Hollow
- M Streets
- Oak Cliff
- Far North Dallas
- University Terrace
- Highland Meadows
- Casa Linda
- Northwood Hills
Wherever you are in Dallas, Titan Pest Defense is here to protect your lawn from the ground up
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Schedule Your Grub Treatment Today
Grubs can destroy months of lawn care progress in just a few weeks. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact Titan Pest Defense for expert grub control services that keep your Dallas lawn looking its best.
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