Control of Japanese Beetles and Grubs in Minnesota Lawns! Grub Control and Beetle Control near Minneapolis and St. Paul

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Control of Japanese Beetles and Grubs in Minnesota Lawns

The past few years we have noticed an increase in Japanese beetle populations throughout the Twin Cities, and this past summer was by far the worst (unfortunately, it looks like they are here to stay).  If you had them in your lawn, you are probably already well aware of what they can do.  These insects can over run a garden and leave plants with nothing but their stems.  Some of their favorite plants include birch and linden trees, rose bushes, and many types of vines.  Weed Man has two control strategies for Japanese beetles.  The first step is to stop their reproduction by eliminating their larvae, the white grub.  Grubs live in the soil feeding on roots of plants (including turfgrass) and pupate into beetles during the year.  The second step is to treat the actual beetles with a liquid contact insect control. 

Control Strategies for Grubs:

 

Grub Control in Minnesota

The best way to help reduce Japanese beetle populations is by controlling the larvae or grubs in the soil.  Grubs can be prevented with an application of granular grub pre-emergent but this must be done before mid to late August.  After this grubs, can still be controlled with a post-emergent product.  However, this is not as effective as the preventative pre-emergent application.  Again please feel free to talk to your technician or give us a call at the office 651-456-9696 if you have any questions.