Preventing Grub Damage to Your Lawn
April 26, 2008
By Julia Vakulenko
The first impression people get of your home and its value is the lawn. That's just one reason why upkeep of the front lawn is especially important. Yeah, right; try telling that to "the Grub Monster." His sole mission in life seems to be to destroy your lawn's beauty. Your mission: Destroy the Grub!
For the novice, grubs are white, worm-like members of the scarab beetle family. They feed on plant roots. Your grass, it turns out, is one of their favorite snacks. If your lawn has brown patches, especially in spring time, this might be an indicator of a grub infestation.
So how do you get rid of them? There are two methods: the natural method and chemical method. There is a microscopic worm called a nematode that serves as a natural predator for the grub. These can be bought at a local garden-supply store. Once you've bought them, use a pump sprayer to spread them around the yard. The nematodes will immediately go to work, devouring the grubs.
The other option is the chemical one. Speak to someone at the garden store and they can recommend a good pesticide that targets grubs.
Once you've got your lawn rub-free, I strongly recommend a grub preventer--again, available at your local home-and-garden store. My preference is one called Greenview Grub Preventer. It runs about $28, and is effective on most grubs, controls cutworms, army-worms and sod web-worms, and it provides season-long control.
This spring, take back your lawn from the Grub Monster, and you'll be able to look at your hone with more pride.
Julia Vakulenko is a licensed broker associate with Tampa4U.com Realty. She has one of the hardest working Tampa Real Estate team in Florida. Please feel free to copy any of Julia's articles as long as you credit her and a link to her website. Include our Tampa Real Estate Blog to your regular reading as well.
Article Source: EzineArticles
The first impression people get of your home and its value is the lawn. That's just one reason why upkeep of the front lawn is especially important. Yeah, right; try telling that to "the Grub Monster." His sole mission in life seems to be to destroy your lawn's beauty. Your mission: Destroy the Grub!
For the novice, grubs are white, worm-like members of the scarab beetle family. They feed on plant roots. Your grass, it turns out, is one of their favorite snacks. If your lawn has brown patches, especially in spring time, this might be an indicator of a grub infestation.
So how do you get rid of them? There are two methods: the natural method and chemical method. There is a microscopic worm called a nematode that serves as a natural predator for the grub. These can be bought at a local garden-supply store. Once you've bought them, use a pump sprayer to spread them around the yard. The nematodes will immediately go to work, devouring the grubs.
The other option is the chemical one. Speak to someone at the garden store and they can recommend a good pesticide that targets grubs.
Once you've got your lawn rub-free, I strongly recommend a grub preventer--again, available at your local home-and-garden store. My preference is one called Greenview Grub Preventer. It runs about $28, and is effective on most grubs, controls cutworms, army-worms and sod web-worms, and it provides season-long control.
This spring, take back your lawn from the Grub Monster, and you'll be able to look at your hone with more pride.
Julia Vakulenko is a licensed broker associate with Tampa4U.com Realty. She has one of the hardest working Tampa Real Estate team in Florida. Please feel free to copy any of Julia's articles as long as you credit her and a link to her website. Include our Tampa Real Estate Blog to your regular reading as well.
Article Source: EzineArticles
