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Grubs in lawn #869806

Asked May 23, 2024, 2:46 PM EDT

My HOA is planning to seed some bare areas but it was determined that grubs are in the soil eating the grass roots. What can be applied to destroy them ? I have pictures of them if needed.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
I need more information about the size of the area that is affected, housing association policies with regard to mowing and watering as these may affect the grub environment.
https://extension.umn.edu/news/white-grub-control-lawns
Are the grubs on common property or on lots controlled by individuals.  If the latter, is the HOA planning to adopt an Association wide policy to prevent grubs?
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied May 23, 2024, 9:24 PM EDT

The grubs are in my yard but the association plans to control them before they seed the bare spots that were caused by the grubs. It’s not a large area. Probably 15’x20’. 

The Question Asker Replied May 24, 2024, 2:12 PM EDT
Thank you for writing back.
The treatment information that I gave you in the previous response is up to date for your situation.
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied May 24, 2024, 3:03 PM EDT

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