Crane Fly Lawn Reconstruction in Junction City, Oregon

Diagnosing and rebuilding a lawn damaged by crane fly larvae

Crane Fly Lawn Reconstruction in Junction City, Oregon

A custom solution built to last

Crane Fly Lawn Reconstruction — Junction City, Oregon

This homeowner reached out after noticing their lawn was rapidly declining and nearly completely dead. After investigating the issue, it was determined the damage was caused by a crane fly larvae infestation, which had destroyed large portions of the turf below the surface.

Because the damage was extensive, simply reseeding or patching the lawn was not going to fix the problem. The lawn needed to be fully removed, treated, and rebuilt to ensure the issue was addressed at the root.

Our crew completed a full lawn demolition, removing the damaged grass and preparing the soil for recovery. We then treated the area to eliminate the crane fly larvae before reconstructing the lawn from the ground up.

Dead spots that continue to spread — no matter what you try — can often be a sign of bugs damaging the lawn below the surface. When caught early, this type of issue can sometimes be treated before a full demo is needed. In this case, the damage was too extensive, so a full rebuild was the best long-term solution.

The result was a healthy, restored lawn built on properly treated soil, giving the homeowner a clean slate and a long-term solution instead of a temporary fix. This project highlights the importance of diagnosing lawn issues correctly and using the right process to prevent future damage.