Grub-Killed Sod: Don’t Spray—Reseed, Compost, and Call the Birds

3x3 ft brown sod patch, grubs suspected. Sod won’t recover if severely damaged. Don’t treat with grub killer—it nukes beneficial nematodes, fungi, bacteria that naturally control grubs. Old, untreated lawns rarely have grub issues.

Check green sod nearby—lift a corner. If it peels easy, grubs are there too. Reseed now (prime season) with rich compost/humus, cover with straw, water. Put up bird feeders—birds love grubs. Milky Spore (Home Depot/Lowes) helps long-term.

Nature manages grubs if you let it.