Apply beneficial nematodes to the soil
Use milky spore treatment for Japanese beetle grubs
Apply a grub control insecticide labeled for lawns
Water the lawn after treatment if the product label requires it
Remove thatch to reduce grub habitat
Keep the lawn healthy with proper mowing and fertilizing
Encourage birds and other natural predators
Hand-remove grubs in small affected areas
Treat at the right time, usually late summer or early fall
Follow all product label directions exactly