Removing dead grass/Grub damage

[mmacsek]

Any advice on how to remove dead turf caused from grub damage? I will slitseed after but need to get the dead turf off first. The stuff lifts off easily by hand but would like to usr something faster than rakes if possible. The area is about 8K sq. ft total, about 4 smaller areas. I was thinking possibly a Shindaiwa power broom or JRCO dethatcher. Thanks . Matt

[bradd]

a deatcher will work the best

[chriscraft]

TUFF ?. i WOULD DETHATCH FOR SURE, THEN HANDRAKE WITH STEEL RAKE REAL BAD AREAS. PUT DOWN GRUB-X OR SOEMTHING FOR GRUBS IF YOUE CERTIFIED TO APPLY PESTICIDES AND RESEED FERT TOPDRESS

[steve in Pa.]

I agree with brad, dethatcher, rake, overseed, fert and cover with straw the real bare spots.