Grub Control
Protect your lawn from the underground root damage caused by grubs before they destroy the turf you've worked hard to build.
Stop Root Damage Before It Starts
Grubs are among the most destructive — and least visible — threats to a healthy lawn. Feeding on grass roots just below the soil surface, they cause turf to die and pull up like a carpet. By the time you see brown patches or spongy turf, the damage is already done. Jake's grub control program uses a targeted, IPM-based approach to protect your lawn at the right time, before populations reach damaging levels.
Common Grub Species We Target
White Grubs
Larvae of Japanese beetles, June bugs, and European chafers that feed on grass roots just below the soil surface, causing turf to die and pull up like a carpet.
Japanese Beetle Larvae
One of the most common grub species in Michigan, Japanese beetle larvae cause widespread root damage in mid to late summer.
June Bug Larvae
Slow-developing grubs that spend multiple seasons in the soil, feeding on roots and causing persistent turf damage that's easy to mistake for drought stress.
European Chafer Larvae
A common Michigan grub that feeds aggressively on turf roots in late summer, often attracting skunks, raccoons, and birds that dig up the lawn searching for them.
Billbug Larvae
Weevil larvae that feed on grass stems and roots, producing dead patches that resemble drought stress and don't respond to watering.
Masked Chafer Larvae
A close relative of the Japanese beetle, masked chafer grubs feed on turf roots in a similar pattern and are often found alongside other grub species.
Our Approach to Grub Control
Monitoring & Identification
We assess grub pressure and species present before recommending treatment — targeting applications only when and where populations warrant it, consistent with IPM principles.
Preventive Treatment
Applied in early spring before eggs are even laid, Jake's uses a season-long preventive treatment that stops grubs before they ever reach damaging populations. It's not only one of the most effective and efficient timing strategies available — the product we use is also safe for honey bees, so you get reliable, lasting protection without compromising the pollinators that matter.
Curative Options When Needed
If grub populations are already established, curative treatments can reduce active infestations and limit further root damage.
Turf Recovery Support
Following grub control, we recommend pairing treatment with aeration, overseeding, and fertilization to help damaged turf recover and fill back in.
Signs You May Have a Grub Problem
Grub damage often looks like drought stress — don't wait until it's too late. If you notice any of these signs, contact Jake for an assessment.
Request an AssessmentProtect Your Lawn This Season
Timing is everything with grub control. Get a free estimate and let Jake recommend the right treatment plan for your property.