Lawn Grubs Can Wreck Florida Lawns — Eagle Lawn Care Can Stop Them
Targeted Grub Control for a Healthy, Green Lawn
If you’ve noticed parts of your lawn turning yellow, feeling soft or spongy underfoot, or even lifting up like loose carpet, you may have a serious lawn grub problem. These soil-dwelling pests feed on the roots of your turf, silently destroying your lawn from below.
At Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control, we provide professional grub control services throughout Pinellas County Florida. Our team knows how to spot infestations early and treat them effectively to protect your lawn before it's too late. Call us today at 727-953-8180 for expert lawn care you can count on.
What Are Lawn Grubs?
Lawn grubs are the larval stage of beetles such as Japanese beetles, June bugs, and chafer beetles. These white, soft-bodied insects are typically curled into a “C” shape and measure about an inch long. They live just beneath the surface of your soil, feeding on the roots of your grass and plants.
While a few grubs may not harm a healthy lawn, larger populations can cause significant and costly damage. The turf may begin to wilt, brown, or even peel away from the soil.
Signs You May Have Grubs
Lawn grub infestations are often mistaken for drought or disease. But here are some clear warning signs:
- Brown patches that don’t recover with watering
- Turf feels soft or lifts easily from the soil
- Increased animal activity (birds, raccoons, skunks) digging in your yard
- Visible grubs when you peel back sections of sod
If you find 6 or more grubs per square foot, your lawn likely needs treatment.
Why Grubs Are a Problem in Florida
Florida’s warm, humid climate is ideal for beetles to lay eggs in the soil. Once those eggs hatch, the larvae burrow down and start feeding on your grass roots. This feeding activity peaks in late spring through summer, especially in well-watered, sunny lawns with St. Augustine or Bermuda grass.
Grubs don't just attack grass. They’ll feed on other organic material too — including ornamental plants and vegetables — putting your entire landscape at risk.
How We Eliminate Lawn Grubs
At Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control, we don’t just treat symptoms — we get to the root of the problem (literally). Our professional lawn care team uses proven treatment plans that include:
Deep soil-targeted applications
that reach grub habitats beneath thatch layers
Core aeration and dethatching
to expose grubs to treatment and reduce breeding environments
Timed treatments
to disrupt the grub life cycle during its most vulnerable stages
Customized lawn health strategies
to strengthen roots and reduce future infestations
We also offer advice on improving lawn health to make your turf more resistant to pests — like deep, infrequent watering and natural predator attraction.
Natural and Preventative Options
In addition to professional insecticides, there are several effective grub-reducing practices you can use:
- Controlling thatch (especially if over ¾ inch thick) helps insecticides reach the root zone
- Watering strategically — deep watering encourages stronger root systems and discourages egg-laying
- Encouraging natural predators like ants, beetles, birds, and wasps can help reduce grub populations naturally
Protect Your Lawn — Call Eagle Lawn Care Today
Timing is everything when it comes to grub control. Treating too early or too late can mean another season of damage. That’s why our grub control plans are based on Florida’s unique climate and pest behavior.
Let our experts assess your lawn and get ahead of the problem before more damage is done. We offer fast response times and lawn care you can trust.
Call Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control now at 727-953-8180 for a free quote or to schedule an inspection.