Grubs are a common lawn pest here in Texas, and they can cause extensive damage to your turf if not dealt with promptly. If you've recently experienced a grub infestation on your property, there are several steps you can take to help your lawn recover. First, fertilizing your grass will provide it with the nutrients it needs to grow healthy and strong again. Second, weed control treatments will eliminate weeds that could steal those vital resources from your struggling lawn. Third, liquid aeration is an excellent way to loosen compacted soil so that air, water, sunlight, and nutrients can reach its roots more easily. Finally, make sure to invest in preventative grub control next year to keep these pests from infesting your lawn again.

Fertilize your lawn after a grub infestation to supply it with much-needed nutrients.

If grubs have damaged your lawn, one of the best things you can do is apply fertilizer to it. Fertilizers contain essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that help promote new growth and strengthen your grass. These nutrients will encourage your lawn to develop deeper root systems, which will give it better access to water and other resources. By providing your lawn with these vital nutrients, you can help it recover faster and get back to looking its best!

Organic-based fertilizers are ideal because they typically contain more micronutrients, which can further aid in your lawn's recovery from grub damage.

Apply weed control to keep weeds from stealing nutrients from your lawn after a grub infestation.

Overgrown crabgrass on a lawn in Austin, TX.

Weeds are notorious for stealing nutrients away from your grass, which is the last thing it needs while recovering from a grub infestation. When weeds take over your lawn, they can outcompete your grass for valuable resources, leaving it weaker than before. To combat this problem, you should apply weed control treatments to your lawn. Weed control treatments target weeds and kill them at their source. This prevents them from growing any further and taking up space on your lawn. With fewer weeds competing against your grass, it will be able to absorb more nutrients and recover from grub damage quicker.

Liquid aeration helps your lawn recover from grubs by improving nutrient uptake.

Another great way to help your lawn recover from a grub infestation is through liquid aeration. Liquid aeration involves spraying a special solution onto your lawn that works to break down compacted soil. Once applied, the solution will sink into the ground and create channels where air, water, sunlight, and nutrients can flow freely. As a result, your lawn will have improved access to all these elements, allowing it to absorb more nutrients and bounce back after grubs in no time.

Invest in preventative grub control next year to avoid another infestation.

Large, green lawn in front of a house in Austin, TX.

While helping your lawn recover from a grub infestation is important, preventing future infestations is just as crucial. That’s why you should invest in preventative grub control next year! Preventative grub control treatments work by targeting newly hatched grubs before they start feeding on your grass. By stopping them early, you can protect your lawn from suffering significant damage due to grub activity. So, don't let history repeat itself—instead, take proactive measures so it can stay in great shape!

Give us a call today to schedule our grub control service.

If your lawn has fallen victim to a grub infestation, we are the team to turn to. At Dr. Tex Lawn & Pest, we offer curative grub control treatments that target existing grubs in your soil and eliminate them. You can also take advantage of our lawn care services, such as fertilization, weed control, and liquid aeration to help your lawn recover from a grub infestation. What's more, we also offer preventative grub control treatments that you can sign up for to ensure these pests don't wreak havoc on your lawn again!

We serve residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and nearby cities in Texas. Give us a call today at (512) 717-5071 to schedule our grub control service!