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Protect What You've Grown

Grub & Surface Insect Control for Stronger, Healthier Lawns.

From grubs below the soil to chinch bugs and sod webworms above it, we help protect your lawn with a proactive, targeted approach — using premium products and proven timing to keep your turf healthy, green and resilient.

Healthy lawns start from the ground up.

Different Pests. Different Problems.

Know What's Attacking Your Lawn.

Lawn insects can cause serious damage — sometimes below the surface, sometimes right on top. Identifying the pest and applying the right treatment at the right time is key to preventing long-term damage.

  • White grub larva in soil beneath grass roots

    Below the Soil:

    White Grubs

    Grub larvae feed on turf roots, which can cause thinning, brown patches and turf that pulls up easily.

  • Sod webworm caterpillar on green grass blades

    Above the Soil:

    Surface-Feeding Insects

    Chinch bugs, sod webworms and other insects can damage grass blades, especially during summer stress, causing yellowing, browning and thin areas.

Our Approach

Proactive Protection Where It Matters.

We use a strategic, seasonally timed approach to prevent grubs and suppress key surface-feeding insects — helping you avoid damage and maintain a thick, healthy lawn.

  1. 1

    Prevent Grubs

    We apply a preventative treatment at the right time to stop grubs before they cause damage to your lawn's roots.

  2. 2

    Control Surface Insects

    Your Round 4 summer application includes chinch bug control, and our program also suppresses other lawn-feeding insects like sod webworms.

  3. 3

    Monitor & Adjust

    We inspect for insect activity and turf symptoms during scheduled visits and adjust treatments as needed.

Premium Products. Responsible Use.

We use proven, professional-grade insect control products that are effective and formulated to minimize risk when applied as directed. Our goal is targeted, responsible treatment — not unnecessary pesticide use.

  • Strategic, seasonal timing
  • Targeted applications
  • Healthier, more resilient lawns

Common Lawn Insects in New Jersey

Identify the Problem.

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  • White grub larva curled in dark soil

    White Grubs

    Root-feeding insect

    Feeds on grass roots, causing thinning, brown patches and turf that can be pulled up easily.

  • Chinch bug resting on a green grass blade

    Chinch Bugs

    Surface-feeding insect

    Feeds on grass blades, causing yellowing and dry, brown patches, especially during hot, dry weather.

  • Sod webworm caterpillar on lawn grass

    Sod Webworms

    Surface-feeding insect

    Feeds at night, chewing grass blades and creating irregular brown patches in lawns.

Irregular brown patches of damaged turf beside healthy green grass

Not just drought.

Same Symptoms. Different Causes.

Insect Damage Isn't Always Obvious.

Brown or thinning turf doesn't automatically mean you need more water. Similar symptoms can come from drought stress, disease, grubs or surface-feeding insects. Correct identification leads to the right treatment and better results.

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