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Can I plant new grass if I have grubs?
If the grubs damaged your lawn so badly you had to replace grass; then you may choose to put the grass seed before or after the grub treatment. My advice? Wait for the new grass to grow first. If you only had to repair a few square feet of infested lawn, then you can add a top layer or reseed it.
When can I reseed after grub damage?
Before you can seed, you should wait until the grubs pupate into beetles and fly out of the ground. That will be when soil temps get consistently around 70 degrees.
Can you mow after grub treatment?
You should wait to mow for 24 to 48 hours post treatment. This is because it takes at least 24 hours for broadleaf weed control to translocate throughout the vascular system of the plant.
Can you overseed grubs?
If your lawn looks like a war zone this spring (or fall) with dead patches, and torn up grass then it’s likely you have grubs. May (and late Aug through October) is the time to topdress, overseed and treat for grubs. Spring is an excellent time to over seed your lawn with cooler temperatures and moist soil.
Can you put down grass seed after using grub killer?
Yes, you can apply GrubEX and grass seed at the same time with no ill effects. GrubEX is a pure insecticide and its active ingredient has no known effects on plant life.
Can I plant grass seed after grub killer?
Should I cut the grass before treating grubs?
By taking some steps to prepare your lawn before treating it, you can make it easier for the treatment to work. That’s why it helps to mow your lawn before treatment. Also, if you have more than half an inch of thatch, it could get in the way of the treatment. You’ll want to de-thatch your lawn first.
Should I seed my lawn after grubs?
But they don’t harm grass growth in any manner. When you seed depends on the damage grubs inflicted on your precious lawn. If the grubs damaged your lawn so badly you had to replace grass; then you may choose to put the grass seed before or after the grub treatment.
Can I repair my lawn after Grub damage?
In either case, it is entirely possible to repair the lawn while the pest treatment is ongoing. If reseeding a lawn after grub damage, an even 1/2-inch layer of topsoil on the cleared areas will help the grass seed find purchase. Moisten the topsoil before and after applying the new seed or moisten and apply seeds shortly before rainfall.
How do you get rid of grubs in your lawn?
If grubs have killed off most of your lawn, reseeding large sections is the best option. Remove all the dead grass with a garden rake. Compost the grass, if you have a compost pile, or place it in lawn bags for pickup. Rake the soil to loosen it, placing any grubs you find in soapy water.
Are grubs bad for your lawn?
Although they only end up affecting a small percentage of lawns, grubs can cause serious damage if there are enough of them in the grass. Raccoons can leave damage similar to that of grubs, so to be sure grubs are your problem, peel back the damaged portions of grass and look for the little white c-shaped critters.