Grubs and Japanese Beetle Larvae

In the past I’ve always sprayed my lawn with soapy water using a hose-end sprayer. Since grubs don’t like the soap, they come to the surface where the birds can eat them. Would this method work with Japanese Beetle larvae…

New sod animal damage

My new sod is being peeled back at night presumably by a skunk or racoon. How do I prevent this so the sod can take root?…