Grubs, chinch bugs, and armyworms are three common lawn insects that can cause significant damage to your turf in Iowa. Grubs are the larvae of beetles, and they feed on the roots of your grass, causing it to become spongy and easily pulled up. Chinch bugs suck the sap from the grass blades, causing them to turn yellow or brown and eventually die. Armyworms feed on the grass blades, leaving behind chewed spots and skeletonized leaves. Each of these pests can cause extensive damage to your lawn if left untreated, so it's important to take action as soon as you notice any signs of an infestation.

How do grubs damage lawns?

Grub in the soil on a property in Waukee, IA.

Grubs are the larvae of beetles, and they feed on the roots of your grass. As they feed, they detach the roots from the soil, causing your grass to become spongy and easily pulled up. This can result in large patches of dead grass on your lawn. Grubs are most active in the late summer and early fall, and if left untreated, they can cause extensive damage to your lawn.

To effectively control grubs, it's important to apply a preventative treatment before they start feeding. If you have an active grub infestation, you'll need to apply a curative treatment to eliminate them. Once the grubs have been eliminated, you'll need to repair the damage they caused by overseeding and fertilizing your lawn. This will help to restore your grass to its healthy state.

Preventative treatments are available to get ahead of grubs and prevent them from damaging your turf!

How do chinch bugs damage lawns?

Chinch bugs on a blade of grass in Waukee, IA.

Chinch bugs are small insects that feed on the sap of your grass blades. As they feed, they suck out the sap, causing your grass to turn yellow or brown and eventually die. Chinch bugs are most active in the late summer and early fall, and they prefer hot, dry conditions.

To effectively control chinch bugs, you'll need to apply a curative treatment to eliminate them. Once the chinch bugs have been eliminated, you'll need to repair the damage to restore your grass to its healthy state.

How do armyworms damage lawns?

Armyworm on a grass blade in Waukee, IA.

Armyworms are the larvae of moths, and they feed on the grass blades. As they feed, they chew holes in the grass blades, leaving behind chewed spots and skeletonized leaves. Armyworms are most active in the late summer and early fall, which is when you'll start noticing damage to your lawn if they have infested it.

If you suspect your lawn has been infested by armyworms, you'll want to contact professionals ASAP! They'll be able to confirm the infestation and can apply targeted treatments to stop them in their tracks and prevent them from causing further damage to your turf!

Armyworms can cause rapid damage to your lawn, so it's important to take action as soon as you notice any signs of an infestation.

Call us today to sign up for our lawn insect control service!

If you're looking to protect your lawn from damage-causing insects, you've come to the right place! At Brilliant Borders Landscaping, our team offers treatments to protect your turf from a variety of lawn insects, including grubs, chinch bugs, and armyworms. We've been providing our services since 2004, and we have the skills and experience to effectively protect your turf from these pests!

Our lawn insect control service is offered to residential and commercial property owners in Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale, IA, and throughout the surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (515) 664-6205 to sign up for this service! We look forward to hearing from you soon!