Protect Your Lawn from Grubs, Fungal Disease & Weeds

Your lawn may look healthy today, but pests, fungus, and weeds can strike fast. Learn how to spot early signs, apply the right treatments, and keep your turf thriving year-round.

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Common Lawn Grubs in Queensland

Lawn grubs

(also called beetle larvae or armyworms) are one of the most common threats to healthy turf in South East QLD — especially in warmer months.

Signs of Lawn Grub Damage:

Brown or dead patches appearing overnight
Turf feels spongy or lifts easily from the soil
Increased bird activity picking at the lawn
Visible white curl grubs or green caterpillars underneath the surface

When They're Active:

Mostly in summer and autumn, but can appear anytime after rain and heat
More common in Sir Walter Buffalo and Palmetto, but all grasses are at risk

How to Treat:

Apply Grub & Insect Control Treatment in the late afternoon or early evening
Water in thoroughly
Repeat after 2–3 weeks if activity continues
Follow up with fertiliser to help the lawn recover

Lawn Fungal Diseases

Fungal problems thrive in humid, damp conditions — especially when the lawn is overwatered, underfed, or shaded.

Common Types:

Brown Patch: Circular patches with a brown outer ring
Dollar Spot: Small round spots, often on short-mown lawns
Pythium (Grease Spot): Greasy, blackened patches, common in overwatered lawns

Signs to Watch For:

Discoloured circles, greasy areas, or webbing
Appears during wet weather, poor drainage, or compacted soil
Common in Empire Zoysia and Wintergreen Couch

How to Treat:

Improve drainage and avoid overwatering
Aerate compacted areas
Apply a lawn fungicide (available via special order or partner stockists)
Top dress with quality soil to boost microbial activity

Weed Invasion

Weeds compete with your turf for light, nutrients, and water. Some — like bindii or nutgrass — can quickly take over if not treated early.

Common Lawn Weeds in SE QLD:

Weed	When It Appears	How to Control It
Bindii	Autumn–Winter	Apply broadleaf weed killer in early winter
Clover	Autumn–Spring	Spot spray with selective herbicide
Nutgrass	Summer–Autumn	Use specialised nutgrass killer
Winter Grass	Winter	Pre-emergent herbicide in late autumn
Creeping Oxalis	All year	Targeted broadleaf treatment

Weed Control Tips:

Mow regularly — don’t let weeds flower and seed
Use pre-emergents to stop new weeds before they start
Apply a selective herbicide that won’t damage your turf type
Fertilise regularly to create a dense lawn that outcompetes weeds

Weed & Pest Tips by Turf Type:

Turf Type	Weed Risk	Pest Risk	Recommended Action
Sir Walter Buffalo	Low	Moderate	Spot spray weeds, apply grub control in summer
Palmetto Buffalo	Low–Moderate	High	Watch for lawn grubs after rain
Empire Zoysia	Low	Low	Treat fungus in shaded areas
Wintergreen Couch	High	High	Frequent mowing and weed pre-emergents

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Need help with an infestation or recurring lawn problem? We assist homeowners and tradies across:

Brisbane North: North Lakes, Burpengary, Caboolture
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We worked closely with Hancey’s Turf on the construction of Samford Football Precinct.

Their responsibilities included spreading and laser levelling of imported growing medium, supply and installation of washed and unwashed turf and associated consolidation and maintenance.

We found Nathan and his team professional and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t hesitate before recommending them or using them again myself.

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Universal Civil Contracting has been using Hancey’s Turf as a subcontractor of ours since early 2012.

During this time we have had a professional relationship with Nathan and his Staff. We have always found them to be conscientious and diligent in their work and continually striving to improve their work methods.

Hancey’s Turf provides outstanding work and because of this, we continue to use them as our turfing Sub-contractor when necessary. We have also used Hancey’s Turf to turf around our personal premises.

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From the initial planning and consultation phase through to completion of the project and grow in stages we have had no issues and all staff involved from Hanceys were and still are more then happy to answer any questions we have in regards to maintenance

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Brighton Roosters Junior Rugby League Club

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