A lawn that browns off in patches, feels spongy underfoot or shows small silk webbing across the surface is often a sign of lawn grubs, webbing caterpillars or other turf pests rather than a watering problem. Properties in Melbourne with mature lawns are the ones we hear about most, particularly from late spring through summer when grub activity is at its peak.
The crew we book checks the pattern of damage across the lawn, along with the soil and thatch layer underneath, to work out which pest is behind it before treating. Getting this right matters, since different lawn pests respond to different approaches and timing. Lawns that back onto a laneway, share a fence line with an overgrown block, or sit under large trees can see repeat activity if the source next door is not considered as well.
Describe what the lawn looks like when you call, including where the damage is worst and how quickly it has spread, and we will give you an upfront price for Melbourne before booking a visit. Photos on your phone of the damaged patches can help the crew understand the extent of it before they arrive. Lawns watered on a set schedule that still brown off in patches are usually a stronger sign of grubs than a dry spell, since drought stress tends to affect the whole lawn evenly rather than in patches.
- Treatment for lawn grubs, webbing caterpillars and similar turf pests
- Assessment of damage patterns before treatment begins
- Suitable for both front and back lawns
- Upfront pricing given over the phone before booking
- Plain advice on lawn upkeep to support recovery
Call 03 9970 7667 to describe the damage you have seen and arrange a lawn pest control visit.