Grub & Armyworm Control in Riverside, Columbia, TN

If you see brown patches appearing in your lawn, you might already be too late. Most homeowners in Riverside only notice a problem once the grass is dying, but by then, grubs have already decimated the root system. When those pests are feeding, your lawn loses its ability to survive the heat of a Middle Tennessee summer or the drought stress that becomes more expensive to manage with rising water rates. I focus on prevention. My standard plan uses a novel chemistry that controls both grubs and armyworms simultaneously. This approach is bee-safe and uses a mode of action that insects cannot adapt to through resistance.

Armyworms are especially dangerous because they are unpredictable. Every few years, a perfect storm of weather sends moth populations north, and they can strip an entire lawn overnight. I start applications along your shrub lines where the larvae typically land, working outward to stop the infestation before the ground starts looking like it is moving. This same preventative approach handles Japanese beetles, as their larval stage is simply another type of grub. Instead of waiting for damage and resorting to heavy chemicals like Dylox that you do not want to breathe in, I apply these treatments preventatively. This ensures your grass keeps its roots intact so it can use its energy for growth rather than fighting off pests.