Fix Leatherjacket Lawn Damage.

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How leatherjackets destroy your lawn

Leatherjackets (the grubs of crane flies) live just beneath the soil surface and aggressively feed on the roots of your grass. By late winter and spring, this causes the lawn to turn yellow, die off in large patches, and peel back easily like a carpet. To make matters worse, birds and badgers will rip the remaining grass to shreds hunting for the grubs.

Chemical treatments often fail to save the grass once the roots are gone. We provide a complete mechanical solution. Our team strips away the dead, infested turf and physically removes the top layer of contaminated soil where the grubs live. We then rotovate the ground, bringing in fresh, pest-free topsoil to re-establish a healthy environment. Finally, we install premium, deeply-rooting turf, giving you a flawless green lawn and a fresh start.

Installation Team

Written by the Turf Laying Newcastle Team

Our installation team has over 15 years of hands-on experience dealing with the unique soil and weather conditions across the North East. We specialize in deep-root soil preparation and premium turf supply.