If you’ve ever noticed brown patches or dying grass late in the summer, there’s a good chance grubs are to blame. These tiny, root-eating pests can cause major damage before you even realize they’re there. But, as Dr. Jim explains in this Healthy Lawns segment, with today’s advanced grub control treatments, you can stop them before they start.

Why Preventive Grub Control Works Best

Modern grub prevention focuses on stopping the life cycle before it ever becomes a problem. Instead of waiting until grubs are feeding on your lawn, preventive grub control products protect your grass from the inside out.

When applied in late spring to mid-summer (typically May through July), these treatments are absorbed by your lawn’s root system. When newly hatched grubs begin feeding, their growth is disrupted—they never mature, never grow larger, and never destroy your grass roots.

That means your lawn stays thick, green, and healthy all season long.

When and How to Apply Grub Control

The best time to apply a preventive grub treatment in Rhode Island and southern New England is between mid-May and mid-July. Many homeowners choose professional lawn care services like Seascape Lawn Care, but similar products are also available at most garden centers for DIY use.

For best results:

• Follow the product label closely.
• Apply during the recommended window.
• Water the lawn after application to help the product reach the root zone.

What If You Already Have Grubs?

If you miss the preventive window and discover grubs in September or October, don’t panic. There are curative grub control products such as Dylox or Proxol that can kill active grubs.

However, there are a few key things to remember:

• You must water in the treatment to get the product down to where grubs are feeding.
• Grubs won’t stop eating immediately. It can take a couple of weeks before they die.
• Dead grubs turn black, which is a good sign that your treatment worked.

Even though these curative products work, prevention remains far more effective and much less damaging to your lawn.

The Seascape Lawn Care Advantage

At Seascape Lawn Care, we’ve been helping Rhode Island homeowners protect and beautify their lawns for decades. Our professional technicians know exactly when and how to apply grub control treatments to stop damage before it starts.

By investing in a preventive grub program each spring, you’ll avoid costly repairs later in the year—and enjoy a healthier, greener lawn all season long.

Protect Your Lawn Today

If you’ve struggled with grub damage in the past or want to prevent problems this year, contact Seascape Lawn Care today for expert grub prevention and full-season lawn care services.

Call us or request a quote online to keep your lawn healthy, strong, and grub-free!

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