While clover mites and carpet beetles are among the most commonly found pests their behaviors are often poorly understood by both homeowners and pest management companies. Understanding these pest’s biology and behaviors is critical to effective management. Clover Mites Clover mites aren’t insects at all, they are more like ticks and spiders. Clover mites have […]
Benefits of Mowing There are several best practices you can observe when considering how to best mow your lawn. Consistent mowing practices help keep grass blades at a desired and uniform height which makes for a pristine patch of land. Infrequent mowing practices eventually lead to a lawn thinning, the appearance of brown spots, and […]
What is a Necrotic Ring Spot? Necrotic Ring Spot is a fungus of turfgrasses. During the winter, the fungus lies dormant in dead or decaying grass root tissue. The fungus becomes active in the spring when lawns receive consistent water and temperatures fluctuate between 60°-75° F. The fungus causes injury to grass by restricting the roots […]
Cool Season vs Warm Season Turfgrasses are categorized as warm season grasses or cool season grasses depending on their tolerance of heat and energy producing characteristics. Cool season grasses thrive in cool and temperate climates (60 to 70 degrees) whereas warm season grasses flourish in temperatures between 76 and 95 degrees. The most common warm […]
Urine spots; we love our pets, but the urine spots they leave behind leave much to be adored. The main cause of these nasty, yellowish-brown spots is from the amount of nitrogen that is present in your dog’s urine. Although small amounts of nitrogen can be beneficial to your lawn, when the amounts supersede the norm problems will begin to […]
Bermuda grass can be a popular lawn choice for some areas in the U.S. with a hotter climate because of it’s resiliency to environmental conditions. Bermuda grass thrives in the heat and is considered almost drought-tolerant. However, in areas where Bermuda grass is undesirable, it’s inhabitance can create a large challenge for homeowner’s to remove. This grass will […]
Billbugs and grubs are turf destroying insects that damage the lawn by feeding on its roots. In cases where large infestations are present, these pesky bugs can actually kill off large areas of the lawn or attract other mammals who will feed on them. The most common method of control is by using a timed […]
Lawn weeds can cause a huge headache for lawn owners. Lawn weeds can seem to take over lawns out of no where and spread more quickly than they can be controlled. When dealing with lawn weeds control it’s important to remember that timing is everything. The sooner that lawn owners can take a proactive approach […]
Lawn Violets are mostly found in shady areas of the lawn where the soil is moist. Although lawn violets might be a great gift from a little boy, or girl to their parents, controlling lawn violets for adults can be rather difficult and will require multiple weed control treatments throughout the season. Not only will lawn violets spread […]
