Grub & Armyworm Control in Cincinnati & Dayton

Health Insurance for Your Lawn

One preventive application in late spring protects your grass from white grubs and other turf-destroying insects. Preventing the damage beats paying to reseed or lay sod after the fact.

Most lawn companies stop at grubs. Our treatment also protects against armyworm damage.

Signs of Grub and Insect Damage

• Brown or tan patches that look like drought stress but do not green up with water
• Grass that pulls up easily like a rug, because the roots underneath have been chewed off
• White, C-shaped grubs in the soil when you lift that turf
• Birds, skunks or raccoons digging in the lawn to feed

If your lawn has had grub or insect damage before, we highly recommend this service.

Why We Treat in Late Spring

Grubs do most of their damage in the fall, after they have been feeding on roots all summer. We apply in late spring so the protection is in place before they start. Waiting until you see brown patches means the roots are already gone and the lawn will likely need reseeding.

Bee-Friendly by Design

Many companies still use cheaper grub control materials that harm the environment and bee colonies. We do not.

Our grub control is an EPA reduced-risk insecticide with a low impact on fish, honey bees and other non-target organisms. It is the only grub control that was not required to carry a signal word on its label.

Works With Your PureLawn Program

Grub and armyworm control can be added to your PureLawn program. Ask us which programs it fits. If insects have already thinned your lawn, pair it with fall Core Aeration or Aeration & Overseeding to fill those areas back in.

Why Homeowners Choose PureLawn

• Covers armyworms too. Most competitors’ grub treatments do not.
• Local and family-owned. Matt Maurer runs our Dayton location and Chad Craft runs Cincinnati.
• Customers stay. Our annual retention rate is over 90%, and referrals are our number one source of new customers.
• Free service calls. If something is not right between visits, we come back at no charge.
• Recognized locally. Angie’s List Super Service Award winners and members of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, the Ohio Lawn Care Association and the BBB.

Areas We Serve

Cincinnati area: Montgomery, Blue Ash, Kenwood, Wyoming, Indian Hill, Madeira, Dry Run, Mason, West Chester, Loveland, Hyde Park, Anderson Township and Hamilton.

Dayton area: Dayton, Beavercreek, Centerville, Springboro, Troy, Tipp City and surrounding cities.

Grub Control FAQs

When should grub control be applied in Ohio?

Late spring. That puts protection in place before grubs feed through summer and do their worst damage in fall.

Does your grub control also stop armyworms?

Yes. Unlike most competitors’ treatments, ours protects against armyworm damage too.

Is your grub treatment safe for bees?

It is an EPA reduced-risk insecticide with a low impact on honey bees, fish and other non-target organisms.

How do I know if I have grubs?

Pull on a brown or tan patch. If it lifts easily like a rug, look in the soil underneath. You will probably find small white, C-shaped grubs. Read more in Insect Damage in Dayton and Cincinnati Lawns.

Do I need grub control every year?

If your lawn has had grub or insect damage before, it is well worth adding each season.

I already have brown patches. Is it too late?

Our grub control is preventive, so it will not bring back roots that are already gone. Call us and we will take a look. Damaged areas usually need fall seeding, and a preventive treatment next spring keeps it from happening again.

How much does grub control cost?

Price is based on your lawn’s size. Request a free quote for an exact number.