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Pest Control and Initial Fertilization/Watering

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How NOT to Sod PLUS how to identify problems & Take Care of New SOD

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What happens here

During sod installation, it's important to inspect the soil and sod for pests. The presenter finds a grub worm, indicating a potential issue that could damage the new lawn. If grubs are found, a granular grub killer should be applied. Additionally, apply a starter fertilizer designed for new lawns to promote healthy root growth. After laying the sod, ensure it is thoroughly watered to encourage rooting, then roll it to ensure good soil-to-sod contact.

Goal: Protect new sod from pests and promote healthy root development.

Tools and materials

  • Fertilizer Spreader — Evenly distributing grub killer and fertilizer
  • Granular Grub Killer — Eliminating grub worms that can damage sod
  • Lawn Roller — Ensuring good soil-to-sod contact to promote rooting
  • Starter Fertilizer — Providing nutrients for new sod root development
  • Water Hose — Thoroughly watering the newly laid sod

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versus prepping the subgrade and how that can have long-term disastrous results for a year yard [Music] I don't know if these are jackals these look like Japanese beetles this looks like a Japanese beetle larva to you this is the second one I found in this batch

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