How to Kill Grub Worms

If you have grub worms as a constant pest in your yard, you are not alone. Grub worms, also known as June beetles, are a common nuisance that can cause severe damage to your plants and grass. Aside from causing damage, they also attract other pests ranging from skunks to moles. Before you pay a professional a substantial amount of money, try getting rid of grub worms on your own. Follow this easy do-it-yourself remedy, and your yard will be worm-free before you know it.

Things You'll Need

• 1 gallon water
• 2 gallon stock pot
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 1-1/2 cups liquid dish detergent
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. cayenne pepper or hot chili powder
• 1 gallon-size spray bottle

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 1 gallon water into a 2 gallon stock pot.

   • 2

     Heat the pot until the water comes to a boil.

   • 3

     Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1-1/2 cup liquid dish detergent to the water.

   • 4

     Add 2 tbsp. vegetable oil and 2 tbsp. cayenne pepper or hot chili powder to the mixture.

   • 5

     Remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.

   • 6

     Pour the mixture into a 1 gallon-size spray bottle.

   • 7

     Use the spray bottle to completely saturate the grub worm-infested area.