GETTING A GRIP ON GRUBS
Early prevention provides all-season protection
It may be too early for signs of serious grub damage in your lawn, but it's not too early to put a stop to these damaging pests.
Grubs can be your lawn's worst enemy because they do their work under the turf, feeding on roots. Many times you don't even know they're there until significant damage is already done.
Suspect that grubs have been at work when…
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Turf begins to wilt and turn brown with dead spots.
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Grass feels soft and spongy.
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Lawn can roll up like a carpet because it has no roots
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Skunks, raccoons, or moles begin digging up your yard (They're looking for one of their favorite meals: grubs).
Grubs: little pests with big power
There are 1,500 species of beetles in North America, but only some cause real damage to lawns. The adult Japanese beetle attacks more than 300 kinds of plants, but its grubs are even more deadly. As few as three to six grubs per square foot can do visible damage to your lawn.
New grub prevention
What's the best way to keep this number-one pest from damaging or destroying your lawn this season? A new insecticide called imidacloprid lets us treat grubs anytime now through mid-August, while beetles are in the egg-laying stage. Advantages of this new insecticide include:
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Control of larvae (or grubs) of many beetle types
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Use of a lower application rate than many other insecticides.
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Safer for humans, pets, wildlife and even earthworms.
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Best of all, one application now will grub-proof for the entire season. This means less cost and inconvenience for you and less potential damage to your lawn.
Imidacloprid is especially effective in areas where we know grubs have been a problem before, because chances are, they'll appear again.
This new answer in grub control is just one way we're using the latest developments to keep your lawn healthy and beautiful. If you have any questions about grub control, give us a call today. We'll help you get a grip on grubs.
GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEMS
None of us would think much of a doctor who only treated our sore throat or upset stomach symptoms without looking for the cause of the problem. The same is true in lawn and landscape care.
For us, keeping your property in top condition means more than just treating the symptoms. It means finding the latest solutions, like new, more effective grub control. It means keeping our professional technicians trained, and keeping you informed. By always working to improve our services, we can make sure that the problems we solve today stay solved tomorrow.
WEED CONTROL THAT HITS THE SPOT
Nothing is more effective than a direct hit. And that's exactly what we do when we spot treat the weeds in your lawn.
Spot treating lets us apply herbicides only to the areas where they are needed, which is better for the environment and more cost-effective for you. Of course, lawns filled with weeds still need broadcast weed control, or treatment spread across the entire yard, but we generally try to use spot treatments if turf is under stress from heat or is newly established.
Effective spot treatment begins with professionals who know how to identify weeds and when to apply the right materials. Like most types of weed control, results are best if you avoid watering or mowing right after the application. This gives the treatment time to do its job.
Of course, even with the best treatments, weeds can return as new seeds blow in and sprout. But working together, we'll continue to put weeds on the spot.
CONTAINER GARDENING
Container gardening is a great way to make an entry or patio more colorful and an ideal answer for young children or seniors who enjoy growing flowers but don't want all the work of full-sized, ground-level beds. Containers re great for small yards and condos too.