--- title: Are Grubs Attracting Moles in Your Yard? description: Wondering why your lawn is full of mole tunnels? Grubs might be the culprit. image: https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Grubs-Sod.jpg --- [![GreenMeadow](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green_Meadow_LawnCare_January2019%20Theme/Image/download.png)](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/) Topics: [Moles](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/moles), [Grubs](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/grubs), [Lawn Tips](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-tips) ## Learning Center # Are Grubs Attracting Moles in Your Yard? Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on May 8, 2020 2:08:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **How Do I Know If I Have Grubs?** *Have you ever noticed dead areas around your yard during summer? Patches of grass  that you could roll back like a freshly laid carpet of sod? If so, you are familiar with the damage that grubs can cause to a lawn.* **Grubs can not only be a nuisance but they can attract another pests - like moles. ** *Many people have found success with using specific products and control methods but there are a few things you should know before buying or implementing a treatment program.*   ![Grubs eating grass roots](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grubs-Sod.jpg?width=300&name=Grubs-Sod.jpg) **Questions Answered: ** - [What is a grub?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/are-grubs-attracting-moles-in-your-yard#whatisagrub) - [How do grubs destroy lawns?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/are-grubs-attracting-moles-in-your-yard#howdogrubsdestroy) - [What are the Signs of Grub Damage? ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/are-grubs-attracting-moles-in-your-yard#whataresignsofgrubdamage) - [When and How do I treat for Grubs?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/are-grubs-attracting-moles-in-your-yard#whenandhow) - [What can I do on my own to get rid of grubs? ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/are-grubs-attracting-moles-in-your-yard#diy) --- **What is a Gr****ub?** - Grubs are the larvae of beetles. They most commonly evolve into Japanese Beetles (June Bugs) or European Chafers. - Grubs have a milky white color with C-shaped bodies.    **![june bug vs european chafer](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/European-Chafer-June-Bug.png?width=400&name=European-Chafer-June-Bug.png)** --- ## **How Do Grubs Destroy Lawns?** - ### **Grubs feed on grass roots** causing sections of your turf to die.  - ### **Grubs attract other pests**. Many birds, skunks and raccoons feed on grubs and can cause damage when digging for them.  - ### **Grubs attract moles**. Moles feed on grubs and will leave tunnels in the process.  - ### A matured grub will turn into a beetle that will emerge from the soil and eat leaves of your other prized plants.   - When grubs evolve to beetles, they will mate and lay more eggs. ![grub control in connecticut](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grubs%20destroy%20healthy%20turf%20by%20feeding%20on%20grass%20roots..png?width=400&name=Grubs%20destroy%20healthy%20turf%20by%20feeding%20on%20grass%20roots..png) --- ## **What are Signs of Grub Damage?** - ### **Irregular shaped, dead areas in your yard**. If you peel your grass back, these areas of lawn will roll back like a carpet. - ### **Roots:** When you pull back the dead areas, you will notice that the roots of the grass were eaten.  - ### **Mole holes:** Grubs are a favorite snack of moles. If you notice mole holes or tunnels in your lawn, there's a good chance you have grubs around as well.  - ### **Weeds**: When grubs eat grass roots, this weakens your grass. Weakened grass has less resistance to weeds. - ### **Spongy feeling grass**. You will notice a sponge-like texture when you walk on damaged areas of your turf.  - ### **Edges**: Grubs feed on the edges of the dead areas and work their way into your healthier, greener grass. **Pro tip**: To see if you have active grubs pull back a section of grass and you will see what looks like little, white worms. These are your grubs!     **When and How do I Treat for Grubs?** *Once you have identified that you in fact have grubs - here's what you can do to get rid of them. * - To control grubs in the **spring** or **fall** use **carbaryl** or **trichlorfon. ** - Spread **Imidacloprid** on your lawn any time between **May - Mid August. ** - Be sure to **read the label** so you know what product you are putting down and when the best time is for that specific product.  --- **DIY Grub Control:** - Apply a product that is labeled for **active** grubs**.** Products come in either a liquid or granular form so choose whichever product is easiest for you to apply.  - Most curative grub treatments require to be **watered into** soil in order to get the product down to where grubs reside.  - **Read the label** for best results and make sure you are always using products correctly.  *Now that you know how to identify grubs, how to treat for them, and what they can do to your lawn -  you are ready to have a lush lawn year-round without having to worry about grubs destroying all of that hard work you did.   *             **If you ruled out grubs, read more below to see what else could be possibly causing your lawn's health to suffer:** - [How Do I Get Rid of Moles In My Yard](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-moles-in-my-yard) - [Moles vs Gophers vs Voles](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moles-vs-gophers-vs-voles) - [Tunnels in My Lawn When Snow Melts \[Voles?\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tunnels-in-my-lawn-when-the-snow-melts-voles) - [How to Treat for Grubs \[Prevent Before its too Late\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-treat-for-grubs) - [How to Repair Grub Damage](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-repair-grub-damage) - [What Do Moles Eat? It's NOT Just Grubs](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/what-do-moles-eat-grubs-earthworms) - [How to Repair Grub Damage](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-repair-grub-damage)   [![Learning Center Articles ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5267915/452a537a-2187-41a1-b79f-78fd381f9058.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5267915/452a537a-2187-41a1-b79f-78fd381f9058) [![Request a Free On-Site Estimate with Green Meadow Lawn Care](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5267915/3d9c2fe5-427a-49f8-b6cb-c480da7dd18a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5267915/3d9c2fe5-427a-49f8-b6cb-c480da7dd18a) [![Green Meadow Youtube Channel](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5267915/dc40a82a-7401-4bcd-92ad-da378114f73b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5267915/dc40a82a-7401-4bcd-92ad-da378114f73b) **Bottom Line:** To eliminate the possibility of grubs taking over your lawn,  plan ahead and apply a grub control treatment each year. Grub control can get expensive, but in the long run it is much more cost effective than having to re-seed your entire lawn. If you are looking to hire someone, hire someone you trust. Referrals from family, friends, and neighbors are a great way to make sure you won’t be taken advantage of. --- *Since 2007, Green Meadow Lawn Care has provided homeowners throughout the greater Tolland, Connecticut area with premium fertilization programs, tick control, mosquito management, seeding & aeration and tree & shrub care. * *Visit our* [*Learning Center*](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/) *to find out more about how our services can help you or visit our*[*Youtube Channel*](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzJAZmz2qVfbPc1fQOf5Ig) *to view more in our Learning Center Series.* *To speak to our Customer Service Manager, please call* *Dave (view*[*Dave's video bio*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_5B_B-jbQ) *here) with any questions. 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