How to Identify a Pest Infestation in Your Natural Grass Lawn
Most homeowners are bothered about pests inside their homes, but very few worry about outdoor pests. The truth is, just as rodents and ants can damage valuables in your home, outdoor pests such as lawn grubs can wreak havoc on your natural grass lawn. The grass will lose its lush appearance and begin to look wilted and unappealing. So, it is important to regularly inspect your garden and look out for signs of an infestation. If grubs are present, you should exterminate them immediately to protect your lawn and the rest of the landscape from the pesky creatures. Below are three warning signs that you may have grubs in your yard.
Brown or discoloured grass
When you see some portions of your lawn looking brown or discoloured, you may be quick to assume that it's due to lack of enough water. However, if the grass is faithfully watered every week, the problem would be some annoying creatures lurking in your yard. Pests such as lawn grubs feed on the grass and suck the nutrients out of the plant. As a result, the leaves will have little or no nutrients to survive on, and this will cause them to turn brown. Spot the patch of your lawn with brown blades and lift the grass off the ground. If grubs are the culprit, the grass will have few or no roots.
Damaged blades
Does the grass in your yard look damaged or wilted lately yet you don't have a pet feeding on it? If so, grubs may be dominating your lawn. These insects feed on the grass leaves during their larval stage and turn to moths after the pupa stage. What's more, they tend to feed during the night so you may not be able to spot them during the day. If you see moths flying around the garden during the day, the chances are that they have laid eggs which will develop into larva after a few days. To control these pests, you need to consult with a pest control expert so that they can recommend an effective pesticide.
Birds on your lawn
Don't get too excited if you notice birds lurking around your garden. The grass could be harbouring grubs which are an excellent meal for birds. So, when you find birds flying suspiciously around your lawn and poking on the grass, they may be looking for their afternoon meal. Inspect the yard and look out for dead patches which are an indication that there are grubs in the soil.
Look out for these signs which are an indication that your lawn is infested with grubs. Also, work with a pest control company as some DIY treatments may not get rid of the insects permanently.
