FAQs
How does your grub treatment work?
Our treatments are preventative treatments and focus on killing young grubs in the larva stage when they hatch in the summer.
Grubs have a one year life cycle. The grubs that are in your lawn in the spring will pupate (transform into adult) this summer and spread their eggs, then die. We do our treatments in the spring and this allows time for the product to be absorbed by the grass roots as well as bind to the soil. As the eggs hatch in the summer the larva feed on these roots, ingesting the product and killing them. When we apply the treatment in the spring, the treatment will kill some of the larger grubs that have been in your lawn throughout the winter, but overall is much more effective on killing the larva that hatch in the summer.
The treatment will guarantee to stop a grub infestation from fall through to the following spring.
Do I need to water my lawn after treatment?
After application watering, if no rain is expected that day, is needed to help the product disperse into the soil
What are the best times for application?
The best times for applications are April-June. This gives the product time to absorb into the soil and be taken up by the roots of the grass. The grubs hatch in the summer and start feeding on the roots from late summer into fall. Once ingested, the grub's muscle system is attacked, leading to paralysis then death.
Are your treatments safe?
Our treatments are completely safe for people, pets and non target organisms such as honey bees. Municipalities and golf courses throughout the lower mainland use the same products as we do to treat their fields.
Can I purchase the same products you use and apply it myself?
Our products are only available to certified applicators.
Will I see crows on my lawn next fall and spring?
Birds and animals that are use to foraging on grubs in your lawn are creatures of habit. They might check for grubs by digging test holes. Once they realize they don't have an easy meal there, they will quickly move on, looking for a lawn that does.
How often do I need to apply a treatment?
Treatments only need to be applied once a year in the spring to ensure year-long coverage. We highly recommend doing it every year in the spring to prevent the grubs from returning the following year.
How do I know if I have grub damage on my lawn?
The main sign of possible grub damage is dead spots on your lawn. There are multiple causes that can cause dead spots on your lawn such as
-damage due to drought
-animal urine
-winter fungal diseases(snow mold)
-over application of fertilizer
To verify the damage is caused by grubs you need to dig up a 1x1 ft section.
Look to see:
-if the grass will pull up easy like a loose carpet due to root damage
-you see cream-coloured, c-shaped grubs with brown heads and 3 pairs of legs near head
Note: A few grubs in a sq/ft section of lawn is normal and would not typically cause visible damage. Our treatments kill off 90% of grub larva that hatch in the summer so it's normal to see some grubs. When you start seeing 5-20+ grubs in a sq/ft section that is a sign of a infestation.
-Racoons, skunks and birds damaging sections of your lawn is also a sign of grub infestation. If this is the case lift up the animal damaged sections to verify a infestation
How Does Your Guarantee Work?
We guarantee that you will not have a grub infestation from summer to the following spring. In the unlikely chance of a failed treatment there are two options that we provide our customers.
1. Re-treat the failed section at no charge to the customer the following spring
2. Refund the customer for the section of lawn that shows damage
Most lawns are divided into two or three sections. Front lawn, back lawn and possible side lawn (if on a corner lot). If you have signs of grub damage on your back lawn and 60% of your lawn area is in the back yard but your front yard treatment was successful we will refund you 60% of your payment. If you have signs of grub damage on the front and back yard lawn then we will refund 100% of your payment.