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How to Get Rid of Grub Worms in a Fruit Tree
How to Get Rid of Grub Worms in a Fruit Tree. Grubs are a nuisance to have infested in your lawn. Not only do they kill plants and trees, they attract many forms of wildlife which feed on them; the wildlife will dig holes in your lawn to get to them. Grubs will leave your lawn looking brown and yellow and unhealthy because they feed off the roots...
Grubs are a nuisance to have infested in your lawn. Not only do they kill plants and trees, they attract many forms of wildlife which feed on them; the wildlife will dig holes in your lawn to get to them. Grubs will leave your lawn looking brown and yellow and unhealthy because they feed off the roots of your grass, plants, and trees. Most grubs are the result of Japanese Beetles laying their eggs in your lawn during the spring and summer months. With proper identification and treatment, you can free your lawn of grubs.
Things You'll Need
Shovel
Commercial grub treatment
Wildlife deterrent
Commercial grub prevention treatment
Soap and warm water
Clean, dry towel
Dig up four inches of soil in a 12-inch diameter at the base of the tree. Look for grubs in the soil you are turning up. If you find more than five grub worms found in 1/4 square foot, then treatment is recommended.
Open the grub treatment solution and distribute it at the base of the tree per the package instructions.
Treat the lawn with a commercial deterrent to prevent wildlife from damaging your lawn further by digging holes in search of grubs.
Using a commercial grub prevention treatment, treat the area according to the package instructions to prevent grubs from returning.
Thoroughly wash hands with soap and warm water, then dry thoroughly with a clean, cool towel after handling pesticides.
Tips & Warnings
Treating your lawn early with a preventative will help keep grubs from infesting any area of your lawn. Treatments should be done 2 to 3 times per year.
Make sure that any pesticide you select is safe to use on your trees and plants. Do not use a grub treatment inside unless the package clearly states it is safe for indoor use.
