The Root of the Problem: 2025's Lawn Grub Invasion

If your lawn has been looking patchy or spongy this fall, you're not alone — 2025 has been a particularly bad year for lawn grubs across the Greater Sacramento area. Grubs are the larval stage of various beetles, and they spend late summer and fall feeding on the tender roots of your turfgrass. The most common culprits in our region include Masked Chafers, Black Turfgrass Ataenius, Japanese Beetles, and occasionally Oriental Beetles or June Beetles. These C-shaped white grubs live just below the soil surface and can cause extensive damage before going dormant over the winter months.

The signs of grub damage can be subtle at first — areas of grass that wilt despite regular watering, soft or “spongy” patches that pull up easily like loose carpet, or brown irregular spots that seem to spread overnight. Grub-infested lawns often attract unwanted visitors like skunks, raccoons, and birds, which dig for the larvae and cause even more disruption. By the time these burrowing animals show up, the root system is already compromised, and your lawn's health is in serious decline.

The key to preventing major turf loss is to treat grubs before they enter their dormant phase. Our professional team offers a systemic grub control treatment that penetrates the soil and provides 4-6 months of protection, targeting the pests when they're most active. Acting early not only eliminates current infestations but also helps safeguard your lawn through next spring's growth cycle. Don't wait until the damage is visible — stop grubs before they settle in for the winter and restore your lawn's health from the roots up.

We offer Grubproofing as a Seasonal Service.