One of the most problematic pests your lawn can encounter here in Texas is grubs. These pests cause significant damage to your lawn by feeding on the roots of your grass. There are some signs to be on the lookout for that could indicate grubs have infested your lawn. If your lawn feels spongy when you walk on it, if you notice an increased presence of animals on your lawn, if there are brown patches popping up on your lawn, or if you actually see grubs on your lawn, you should reach out to a lawn care professionals so they can determine if you're dealing with a grub infestation.

1. Your lawn feels spongy when you walk on it.

Spongy lawn due to grub infestation in Jollyville, TX.

One of the top telltale signs that grubs have infested your lawn is when it feels spongy when you walk on it. That's because grubs feed on the roots of your grass, causing it to be unattached to the soil and feel loose and spongy under your feet. If your lawn feels spongy, you should grab some of your grass and lift up on it. If it lifts up like a carpet, there is a good chance that grubs have infested your lawn!

2. There is an increased presence of animals on your lawn.

Raccoons in a lawn for grub infestation feeding in Manchaca, TX.

It may sound surprising, but an increased presence of animals can indicate that grubs have infested your turf. Just as the roots of your grass are an excellent food source for grubs, these lawn pests also serve as food sources for animals like raccoons, skunks, and birds. If you notice an increased animal presence on your lawn, there's a good chance that they are there to feed on the grubs that are in the soil and you should contact a lawn care professional so they can come out and determine if you're dealing with a grub infestation.

3. You see irregular patches of brown grass on your lawn.

Brown patch in a lawn from grub damage in Wells Branch, TX.

Lawns that are infested with grubs will have irregular patches of brown grass throughout them. This is caused by grubs moving around your lawn and munching on the roots of your grass. The discoloration is a result of your grass not being able to absorb nutrients as it is no longer attached to the soil, eventually turning brown and dying.

4. You actually see grubs in your soil.

Grubs found in a customer's lawn in Brushy Creek, TX.

Of course, the sight of grubs is a reliable indication that they are wreaking havoc on your lawn. To check if there are grubs in your soil, you can use a small shovel to dig up a spot on your turf. If you see 10 or more grubs in a one-square-foot area, then you're likely dealing with a grub infestation. An infestation is a serious matter, and you'll want to call a lawn professional right away to get rid of the infestation.

After you've dealth with a grub infestation, you can nurse your lawn back to health with lawn care services like lawn fertilization and aeration.

Don't let grubs destroy your lawn. Call us today to sign up for our grub control service!

When left to their own devices, grubs can severely damage the health and appearance of your lawn. As soon as you see any sign of a grub infestation on your turf, it's best to reach out to our team at Century Lawn and Landscape. We offer a grub control service that involves curative treatments to eliminate an ongoing grub infestation and stop grubs in their tracks before they completely destroy your turf.

If you want to protect your lawn and keep a grub infestation from happening, we also offer preventative treatments. Our grub control service is available to residential properties in Austin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, TX, and nearby areas. Call us today at (512) 786-1694 to sign up for our grub control service.