How to Get Rid of Grubs & Earthworms

Worms, especially grub worms and earthworms, can be a huge problem, especially in nicely manicured lawns. Worms will feed on any organic matter they can find and even travel through your yard, leaving their trails everywhere as they search for more things to eat in your yard. Earthworms are beneficial worms, but sometimes they can make for nasty guests to your yards because of all of their tunneling.

Things You'll Need

• Neem oil
• Spray bottle
• Water

Instructions

1. Combine water and Neem oil as directed on the label. Different brands will have slightly differing mixing solutions.

2. Spray the mixture over the infected areas of the lawn.

3. Repeat this treatment once a week until evidence of worms has disappeared.

Tips & Warnings

• Neem oil is a botanical insecticide that repels worms instead of kills them. Neem oil can be purchased online or at any organic home improvement store. The application of Neem oil and commercial pesticides will repel or kill both grub worms and earthworms and keep your lawn looking healthy. Other things that can be done to improve your lawn and at least keep the population of these worms deep underground include a steady fertilization, weed control and pesticide applications. Overseed your lawn in the bald patches, and aerate it regularly as well.

• Even using botanical insecticides does not necessarily lower the risk of injury or hospitalization if ingestion occurs. Exercise caution and keep the insecticides out of reach of small children and household pets.

References

• Gardening Know How
• Utah State University Cooperative Extension

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish