May is here, which means it's time to prevent grubworms from becoming an issue this fall.
The timeframe for getting this done is about six weeks, so don't put it off for too long. Grub preventatives are the only way to ensure you won't have damage this fall or next spring.
Every Lawn Is at Risk
If you have grass, you are at risk of a grub infestation. Period.
It doesn't matter what type of turf you have. It doesn't matter if you've never had a problem with grubs before. The grub lifecycle starts over every single year, and all lawns are at risk of infestation and damage.
Grubs are the larval stage of beetles that lay eggs in lawns during early summer. Those eggs hatch, the larvae feed on grass roots, and by fall you have dead patches that pull up like loose carpet. This cycle repeats annually, which means last year's clean bill of health doesn't protect you this year.
For homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and throughout the DFW area, the assumption that "it won't happen to me" is a gamble with your lawn.
Why Prevention Beats Treatment
A lot of homeowners choose to skip the preventative application and instead wait to use a control product in the fall once grubs are confirmed to be present. On the surface, this seems reasonable—why treat for something that might not happen?
Here's the problem: most people aren't aware they have grubs until they see signs of damage. By that point, it's too late. The grubs have already been feeding on your lawn's root system for weeks or months. The damage is done.
At that stage, you're paying for both the treatment to kill the grubs AND the cost to repair or replace damaged turf. That's significantly more expensive than a single preventative application in May or June.
For homeowners in Prosper, Waxahachie, and throughout North Texas, the math is simple: prevention is far better and cheaper in the long run than waiting and reacting.
Don't Wait—The Window Is Open Now
You have approximately six weeks from now to get your grub preventative down. That window closes in mid-summer, and once it's closed, prevention is no longer an option for this year.
This isn't something to push to next weekend, then the weekend after that. Make it a priority now while the timing is right.
Whether you hire a professional or handle it yourself, get your grub prevention done this month. Your lawn—and your wallet—will thank you in the fall.
Watch the video below to learn more about why May is the critical time for grub prevention.
For professional grub prevention in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
