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History and Telltale Signs Help Homeowners Identify and Properly
Combat Grub Problems in Their Lawns
Not every lawn problem during grub season is a grub problem
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the time of year when
homeowners turn their thoughts towards summer and all the wonderful activities
that the great outdoors has to offer - playing catch with your children,
barbequing with friends, or just walking barefoot in the grass. However, for
some homeowners, these pleasures may not be quite as enjoyable depending on the
condition of their lawn. If your lawn had bare patches, yellow spots or did
not have the same firmness underfoot last fall or perhaps you noticed these
problems this spring, you may have had a grub problem.
Grubs, which are the larvae of certain beetles, dwell underground feasting on
grass roots. When a lawn has too many grubs, it may have too few roots to
supply the water and nutrients necessary to sustain healthy lawns. And healthy
lawns naturally filter storm water and other pollutants, absorbing runoff and
protecting ground water and important waterways.
However, not every lawn problem during grub season is a grub problem.
Homeowners need to identify if their lawns truly need to be treated to prevent
grub damage in the fall. Prior history of grub damage is often a good
indicator that damage will occur again. Talk to your neighbors to determine if
grubs have been a problem in the past. Watch for beetle activity as a possible
indicator that your lawn may be a target. Some beetles, such as Japanese
beetles and Oriental beetles are active during the day and feed on ornamental
plants. Others, such as European and masked chafers, are active at night, do
not cause any feeding damage, but may be attracted to outdoor lights.
During the latter part of summer, grubs may be present in the lawn but they
will be very small. If observed before mid August a preventive grub control
product such as GrubEx can still be used. Checking for grubs is simple. To
determine the scope of a grub problem, homeowners should dig out a square foot
of grass and turn it over to examine the roots for the number of grubs. It is
normal for lawns to have some grubs present. Four to six grubs per square foot
of turf will not cause damage to a healthy yard. When a lawn has more than six
grubs per square foot, the health of the lawn may be in jeopardy.
Animals such as skunks, raccoons, birds and moles will often dig up the turf to
feed on the grubs. If you observed this type of damage last fall then consider
treating your lawn.
Timing is also critical when controlling grubs. The best time to target grubs
is just before they hatch. Homeowners can protect their lawns from grubs by
attacking them where they do the most damage - at the root layer. The best time
to use grub control products is generally June or July, when the grubs are the
most active and most vulnerable. Using products to eliminate grubs at the
wrong time actually may have no impact on grubs.
"Controlling grubs is an easy process, and can be done in a way that is safe
for the environment," said Chris Schmenk, Director of Environmental Stewardship
at The Scotts Company. "A product like GrubEx requires only one application
per season when timed and applied correctly. Proper use of any lawn and garden
product is essential, not only in achieving the desired results, but in
maintaining a healthy environment. By following label directions, homeowners
can help our waterways remain clean."
Scotts offers these simple tips for practicing responsible environmental
stewardship and growing healthy lawns:
* When applying a grub control product, or lawn fertilizer, consider
using a drop spreader or the Scotts Edge Guard rotary spreader to help
keep from dispersing product onto hard surfaces.
* Mowing your lawn before applying grub control products will help the
granules reach the soil faster.
* For best results regarding grub control, water the lawn the day before
application of the product if the lawn is very dry. This moistens the
soil and thatch layer, making it easier for the product to reach the
roots. After applying the product on the following day, water your
lawn a second time to ensure that the product reaches the root layer
where grubs attack.
* After applying any grub control products, use a broom or leaf blower to
remove product from hard surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and patios
and back onto your lawn.
If homeowners have any questions or concerns regarding the best way to identify
or control a grub problem, they can receive information seven days a week by
calling the Scotts consumer hotline at 1-888-270-3714 or going to
http://www.scotts.com/ and typing in "grubs" into the search engine.
Dedicated to a Beautiful World
The Scotts Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products
for lawn and garden care, with a full range of products for professional
horticulture as well. The Company owns the industry's most recognized brands.
In the U.S., the Company's Scotts(R), Miracle-Gro(R) and Ortho(R) brands are
market leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup(R) brand which
is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned
by Monsanto. In Europe, Scotts' brands include Weedol(R), Pathclear(R),
Evergreen(R), Levington(R), Miracle-Gro(R), KB(R), Fertiligene(R) and
Substral(R).
DATASOURCE: The Scotts Company
CONTACT: Jim King of The Scotts Company, +1-937-578-5622, or
Web site: http://www.scotts.com/