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Grub And Chinch Bug Damage And Prevention


Grub and Chinch Bug Prevention:

A Grub and chinch bug invasion can do rapid & extensive damage to your lawn. Brookside’s grub prevention treatment can lessen the chances of a lawn insect invasion. Our grub prevention treatment turns the roots of the grass plant into a deadly meal for these lawn damaging insects. This specialized treatment does not harm people, pets, or other plants. One grub prevention treatment will limit damage to your lawn for the entire season. If you are not already on schedule call Brookside at 888.701.LAWN to get your lawn grub free all season long.

What Are Grubs?

Grubs are beetle larvae. Beetles lay eggs in late spring and early summer. Grubs are “C” shaped and have an off white color. Grubs can be found in the soil while gardening or doing yard work.

What Are Chinch Bugs?

Chinch bugs are lawn insects that love the sun. Chinch can be very tiny (1/8″). The adults are black with a white stripe. Young chinch are a red-orange color and very hard to see.

When To Treat For Grub And Chinch Bugs:

Ideally lawn damage will be prevented with A grub and chinch bug prevention treatment. Prevention treatments need to be applied prior to having a lawn insect infestation. Once the problem exists a curative application for grubs is necessary. All treatments need to be watered in thoroughly.

What To Expect:

Chinch bugs will die within 1-2 weeks after treatment. Treatments do not fix damaged grass. Watering will help the damaged grass grow out. Reseeding may be necessary depending on the infestation.


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