Right On Sod
Professional Lawn Grub Control Services in Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge
What is professional grub control?
Professional grub control is the targeted treatment of white grubs (the larvae of Japanese beetles and European chafers) that feed on grass roots and destroy healthy turf. At Right On Landscaping, we use timed, climate-specific applications to stop active feeding, prevent future hatches, and protect residential and commercial lawns across the Waterloo Region from severe secondary damage caused by digging wildlife.
4 Signs You Have a White Grub Infestation
Grubs operate underground, meaning homeowners usually do not realize they have an infestation until the damage is already severe. If you notice these signs, your lawn requires immediate treatment:
Raccoons, Skunks, and Birds Digging
This is the #1 indicator. If local wildlife are tearing up your grass overnight, they are actively hunting the fat white grubs living in your soil.
Spongy Grass That Rolls Like a Carpet
Because grubs eat the root system, the grass detaches from the dirt. If you can grab dead turf and peel it back like a loose rug, the roots are gone.
Sudden Dead, Brown Patches
Despite regular watering, irregular dead patches will appear rapidly in late summer and early fall when grubs are feeding the heaviest.
Visible White, C-Shaped Larvae
If you peel back a dying patch of grass and find more than 5 plump, white worms per square foot, you have an active, destructive infestation.
Our 3-Step Grub Treatment & Prevention Process
Applying treatments at the wrong stage of the grub lifecycle is a waste of money. Here is our proven, science-based approach to eliminating grubs:
Inspection & Timing
We identify the exact lifecycle stage of the grubs. Treatment timing is critical—we target them when they are actively feeding near the surface.
Targeted Application
We fill the excavated patch with a premium topsoil and compost blend, grading it perfectly flush with your existing lawn to prevent tripping hazards.
Turf Recovery & Repair
Once the grubs are neutralized, we implement a custom recovery plan with topdressing, seed, or sod to fix the physical raccoon damage.
Grub Control Cost in Kitchener & Waterloo
How much does grub control cost in Ontario? The cost of professional grub control typically starts between $120 and $155 for a standard preventative application. However, if you are dealing with an active infestation that has already caused severe damage, the total cost will depend on the required curative treatments and turf repair.
Key Cost Factors:
Professional Treatments vs. Hardware Store Bags
Many homeowners try DIY treatments with bags from the hardware store and fail. Because of Ontario’s pesticide regulations, treating grubs requires fresh biological products and precision timing.
The Professional Advantage:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about stopping grubs and raccoons in Ontario.
When is the best time to treat for grubs in Ontario?
The absolute best time to treat is late summer to early fall (mid-August to late September) when newly hatched larvae are actively feeding near the surface.
Why are skunks and raccoons digging up my lawn?
Skunks, raccoons, and birds dig up lawns because white grubs are a high-protein food source. It is almost certainly a secondary symptom of a severe grub infestation.
Are your grub treatments safe for dogs and kids?
Yes. Because we use Ontario-compliant, biologically targeted treatments, our grub control methods are completely safe for children and pets.
Will my grass grow back after grub damage?
If the grubs have completely eaten the root system (making the grass easy to roll back), that turf is dead and will require professional overseeding or sod patching to recover.
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Stop the Damage! Get Your Free Estimate
Do not wait until skunks and raccoons have completely destroyed your lawn. We provide fast, targeted grub control across Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge to protect your turf and eliminate the infestation.