Grub control and prevention in Windsor and Essex County.
Grubs eat the roots and leave dead, peeling patches, and then the skunks and raccoons dig up what is left. We deal with the grubs and help keep them from coming back.
How we handle grubs.
Look first.
We check the lawn at the estimate and tell you straight if it's grubs or something else.
Treat and prevent.
We treat the problem and set the lawn up so it's less of a target next season.
Fix the damage.
If the lawn is too far gone, new sod is often the faster fix. We do that too.
Grubs in Windsor-Essex: what to know.
Grubs eat the roots, so the damage often shows up before anyone sees one. Here's what to watch for.
When the damage shows
Brown patches show up in late summer, fall or early spring, when grubs are feeding on the roots.
The carpet test
Grass that lifts up like a loose carpet has lost its roots. Skunks and raccoons tearing up the lawn are another sign.
How it's treated in Ontario
Ontario restricts most chemical pesticides for cosmetic lawn use, so the usual treatment is beneficial nematodes, watered into the lawn.
Timing
Treatment works best in late summer and early fall, while the grubs are young and close to the surface.
Keeping them away
A thick lawn is the best defence. Mow high, around 3 inches, and water deeply but less often.
What grub control costs in Windsor.
Rough ranges for Windsor-Essex, before HST. Every yard is different, so the free on-site estimate gives you the real number, in writing, the same day.
Getting rid of grubs, typical lawn
$350–$750
Treating an active grub problem and checking how much damage there is.
Grub prevention, typical lawn
$250–$550
A treatment to stop grubs before they damage the lawn.
Replacing dead patches with sod
$1.50–$2.00 per sq ft
When grubs have killed part of the lawn, the dead turf comes out and new sod goes down.
“We needed help with a grub situation. Hussein was quick to respond, come out for an estimate, and treated - all same day! We will save his contact for future landscaping projects for sure!”
Common questions about grub control.
Anything else, ask us at the free estimate. You'll have a written quote the same day.
How much does grub control cost in Windsor?
Getting rid of an active grub problem on a typical lawn runs about $350–$750, and a prevention treatment about $250–$550, before HST. If grubs have already killed patches, replacing them with new sod runs about $1.50–$2.00 per sq ft.
What month should I treat for grubs?
Late summer to early fall, while the grubs are young and close to the surface. In Windsor-Essex, that usually means August and September.
Is October too late for grub control?
It can be. Nematodes need warm soil, and grubs move deeper as the ground cools. Early October can still work in a warm fall. After that, it's usually better to plan for spring.
What kills lawn grubs instantly?
Nothing does. Ontario restricts most chemical pesticides for cosmetic lawn use, and beneficial nematodes take time to work through the soil. If big areas are already dead, new sod is the fast fix.
How do I know if my lawn has grubs?
Dead, brown patches that peel back like carpet, and skunks or raccoons digging at night, are the usual signs. We check at the estimate and tell you straight if it's grubs or something else.
Can you stop grubs from coming back?
We treat the problem and set the lawn up so it's less of a target next season.
My lawn is too far gone. What now?
New sod is often the faster fix. We take out the damaged lawn and lay fresh sod.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Yes. We offer a one-year warranty, and we'll go over what it covers for your job at the free estimate. We're also fully insured and WSIB covered.
Often done on the same job.
One crew, one quote, one schedule. No juggling three contractors.
