Grub Control for a Healthier, Stronger Lawn

Protect Your Lawn from Hidden Root Damage Before It’s Too Late

Grubs are one of the most damaging lawn pests in Ontario, feeding below the surface where you can’t see them until it’s too late. As they chew through grassroots, they weaken your lawn’s foundation, leading to thinning turf, brown patches, and sections that lift up like loose carpet. Left untreated, grub activity can quickly turn a healthy lawn into a patchy, stressed-out mess.

Our grub control treatment targets these destructive pests at the right time in their life cycle, helping stop damage before it spreads. By protecting the root system, your lawn is able to grow thicker, greener, and more resilient throughout the season. It’s a proactive step that keeps your lawn strong from the ground up and prevents costly repairs later on.

Why Our Grub Control Gets Results

Lawn grub damage as chinch larva damaging grass roots causing a brown patch disease in the turf as a damaged Healthy Lawn representing gardening and landscaping.

Targeted, Timely Treatments

Grub control isn’t about guesswork — timing is everything. We apply treatments when grubs are most vulnerable, stopping them before they can cause serious root damage. This strategic approach ensures better effectiveness while minimizing unnecessary applications.

Protects Your Lawn at the Root

Grubs feed below the surface, destroying the root system that keeps your lawn strong and healthy. Our treatment works where the problem starts, helping preserve root structure so your lawn can stay thick, green, and resilient throughout the season.

Prevention That Saves You Money

Once grub damage is visible, repairs can be costly and time-consuming. Our proactive approach helps prevent that damage from happening in the first place. By stopping infestations early, you avoid the need for major lawn repair and keep your property looking its best.

 

The Dr. Green Advantage

Over 40 years of expertise in local lawn care.

Family-owned and operated, with a personal commitment to your property’s health.

Safe, effective solutions designed for Canadian lawns.

Competitive pricing and tailored programs that fit your lawn’s unique needs. 

How Our Grub Control Treatment Works

Grub control isn’t just about treating damage you can see — it’s about stopping the problem where it starts. Our approach focuses on using natural, targeted solutions applied at the right time of year, when grubs are most vulnerable. By working below the surface and protecting your lawn’s root system, we help prevent damage before it takes hold and keep your lawn strong, healthy, and resilient.

Natural, Targeted Solution:

We use beneficial nematodes — a naturally occurring organism that targets grubs in the soil. Once applied, they actively seek out and eliminate grubs without harming your lawn, pets, or the surrounding environment. It’s an effective, eco-conscious approach to controlling one of the most destructive lawn pests.

Applied at the Right Time:

Timing is key for successful grub control. Our treatments are applied in late August through September, when grubs are young and most vulnerable. This ensures the nematodes can work efficiently, stopping damage before it becomes visible on the surface.

Works Below the Surface:

Grub damage starts underground, feeding on the roots that keep your lawn strong. Beneficial nematodes move through the soil profile to target grubs where they live, helping protect the root system and maintain a thick, healthy lawn from the ground up.

Safe for Your Lawn and Family:

Because we use natural, soil-based solutions, our grub control is safe for kids, pets, and pollinators when applied properly. You get effective protection without relying on harsh chemicals, making it a smart choice for environmentally responsible lawn care.

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FAQs

The most effective time for grub control is late August through September, when grubs are young and actively feeding near the surface. Treating during this window allows for better results before damage becomes visible.

Beneficial nematodes are microscopic, naturally occurring organisms that live in the soil. Once applied, they seek out and target grubs, helping reduce their population without harming your lawn or the surrounding environment.

Yes. Our grub control uses natural, soil-based solutions that are safe for your lawn, family, and pets when applied properly. It’s an environmentally responsible way to manage grub activity.

Signs of grub activity include brown or thinning patches, turf that lifts easily, and increased animal activity like digging. Because damage starts below the surface, early treatment is often recommended even before clear signs appear.

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Alan MacIntosh
Alan MacIntosh
Dr. Green has always been very responsive to my lawn care concerns. I have recommended them to my neighbors who are now their customers as well.
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Don Galley
Their technicians are quick to answer questions and always represent their employer professionally and with enthusiasm. We will continue to use them and highly recommend them.

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