Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases

Pest Control

Posted in Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases on Thursday, 21 April 2011

There are many insect pests that like to attack your lawn. They can potentially cause significant damage, so being aware of what’s out there in the insect world will hopefully keep you one step ahead of the game. You’ll be better equipped to
deal with any uninvited guests AND SEND THEM PACKING!

What are lawn grubs?

Lawn grubs are leaf eating caterpillars, the larvae of an adult moth. Lawn Grub is a collective term that describe Army Worms, Sod Webworm and Cutworms. All of these lawn grubs cause similar issues on your otherwise healthy lawn.
If you notice brown and straw like patches in your lawn or the leaves on your lawn's grass runners are disappearing, then you may well have a lawn grub infestation. If the grass is loose and you can easily pull it away from the roots it's invariably grub damage.

Often you don't see the caterpillars as they feed at night, however you may notice moths and wasp type insects flying over your lawn which is often an indication of a lawn grub problem. Lawn Grubs are a seasonal issue and, unfortunately, they can affect your lawn several times during each summer and autumn Season.

How do I get rid of Lawn Grubs / Army Worms?

To get rid of lawn grubs and other lawn pests such as beetles, slaters, mole crickets and earwigs you need to use a broad spectrum insecticide such as Sir Walter Pest Control. If you want to save water, you can sprinkle the Sir Walter Pest Control granules when it's raining as this helps water the granules into your lawn base. You will need to use 4gm of the Sir Walter Pest Control granules per square metre of lawn and treat when the lawn grubs are active.