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.

As summer gives way to fall, many homeowners start to notice brown patches creeping across their lawns. While it’s easy to assume the grass is just suffering from drought stress or seasonal changes, the real culprit could be living right beneath the surface — grubs. In this Healthy Lawns segment, Dr. Jim explains the telltale signs of a grub problem.

If your lawn in the Northeast starts showing brown patches in early fall, chances are grubs are the culprits. These small, C-shaped white larvae can do major damage beneath the surface before you even know they’re there. In this Healthy Lawns segment, Dr. Jim explains why understanding their lifecycle is the first step to effective prevention and control.