Grub Issue from Jackie in Mesquite, TX

Hi, I am in Mesquite, Tx. , the end of January, and I found 4 grubs near the surface while pulling some weeds.Big fat, mechanical mouths.
It is going to rain and get cold again so I figure they will go deeper. What to do?
thanks so much, Jackie

Jackie,

The first thing you should do is purchase a grub "curative", not a "preventative"... there are many different brands, and types out on the market. I use Dylox, its very efficient, and cost friendly. Once you apply your curative, make sure to water the grass, not a deep soaking but just enough to get the product off the grass blades. The curative can cause discoloration if you don't water in the product. Now in June or July this year, I would suggest using a preventative called Merit, or find a generic. The product should be "systemic" meaning it stays in the roots for 9-12 months. Then if a grub starts to feed on your root system (the grubs meal of choice) they will get a full sensation after the first couple bites and stop feeding. Once this happens they will die off within 24-48 hours. I believe this will solve your grub issue.

1.) Once it warms up, apply the curative (DYLOX)
2.) Water the surface (get the product off the grass blades)
3.) June/July - apply the preventative (MERIT)
4.) Soak the preventative in... and be grub free until next June =) You won't have to use a curative again, if you always apply the preventative at the right time.