Bugs can infest your lawn, destroying your valuable plants and flowers. If you want to prevent that or want to get rid of their infestation, contact Sprinkler Pro. We provide effective and efficient lawn bug treatment. Get in touch with us to get a free quote or to learn more!
Maintaining a clean, bug-free lawn is vital for your overall health and property. It’s a crucial step towards a vibrant outdoor space. With a bug-free lawn, you can enjoy numerous benefits that are listed below:
A clean lawn that is free from pests provides a beautiful and relaxing environment for everyone. You can arrange meetups, family gatherings, or even spend some time alone. Moreover, if your lawn is free from bugs, you can expect the beneficial insects to come to your lawn and help in pollination.
A bug and pest-free lawn leaves abundant resources for plants and beneficial insects. It allows them to utilize them and hence, will enable them to grow at their natural pace. This way, you can ensure your lawn is a home to various beneficial plants that improve the environment and provide fresh air.
Applying anti-bug treatments prevents various plant and human diseases. They kill or inhibit the growth of harmful pests, like chinch bugs that inject a toxin into the grass that blocks the water pathway. Your lawn may also contain mosquitoes that can cause you various fatal diseases, i.e., malaria. You must go for anti-lawn bug treatment regularly.
Lawn bugs can cause havoc to your lawn. They can cause a range of problems, like lackluster vitality, unsightly patches, and weak growth. Different bugs target lawns in various ways. Their mode of action depends on their type and the overall condition of your lawn. It is imperative to learn a bit about these culprits. So, grab your magnifying glass as we are delving deeper into them:
Grubs are the larvae of beetles and are famous for damaging the lawns from below. They primarily feed on the grass roots and leave behind yellow patches. They cause weakened grass and make it easy to lift them off the ground. You can prevent their growth by early identification and proper treatment. If you prefer a more chemical treatment than chlorantraniliprole, carbaryl, and trichlorfon are a suitable option.
They are hard to find and are almost always hidden from human eyes. They suck the sap from the grass blades and while doing so, they inject a harmful toxin in the grass. The toxin blocks the water pathway and causes browning of the grass, leaving behind dead patches in the lawns. A suitable way to control them is moisture management. Neonicotinoids such as clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, etc., are a preferred option for chemical treatments. They work best when you apply them in late May or early June.
Sod webworms usually grow during nighttime. They are known for targeting curated gardens. They feed on the upper parts of the grass and cause discoloration of the lawn during the Fall. When they attack, they leave behind yellowed and brown patches. Different treatments are available for sod webworms, i.e., deltamethrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, bifenthrin, and lambda-cyhalothrin. For a safer alternative, you can use Bacillus thuringiensis.
Armyworms are actually the larvae of moths. They are known as armyworms due to their ability to cause significant damage overnight. They come in droves, rapidly feed on the plants, and remove grass blades from their stems. They can chew on the stems, but don’t attack the roots. Different insecticides are used to treat armyworms. Some of them are lufenuron, chlorantraniliprole, and abamectin.
They do not cause direct damage to plants. Moles dig deeper tunnels in your lawns to find grubs and other insects to feed on them. They disrupt the lawn’s natural appearance and leave behind molehills. They are sometimes beneficial for your lawn as they aerate the soil and eat grubs, but you might not like the molehills in your lawn. The best way to treat moles is to control the growth of grubs and other insects that moles feed upon.
The timing of applying bug control treatment is necessary. Bug control is an ongoing process. It is highly dependent on where you live, what type of grass you have in your lawn, its health, and the type of insects you have. To find out what the ideal time is to hire our bug control services, read below:
During winter, insects lie in a dormant condition. They prefer to hide deeper in the soil, garden beds, shrubs, and trees. In such a scenario, preventive spray is a viable option before temperature increases and new green shoots appear or begin to grow. By applying bug control during winter, you can control aphids, mites, caterpillars, and insect eggs that are laid in the late Fall or early winter. Applying pest control during winter can stop the insects from attacking the new growth.
Spring is also a good time to hire our anti-lawn bug services. It is also a form of preventive spray to protect your lawns from the insects that can attack during Summer. It includes beetles and cutworms. Another way to keep their population low is to treat weeds in your lawn regularly.
You might love to spend some quality and free time on your lawn during the Summer. So do the pests. You can easily find the signs of their presence during the Summer. You can find beetles, lawn grubs, aphids, leafhoppers, and mites. You can apply both non-chemical treatments, like removing dead vegetation and weeds, and chemical treatments to inhibit their growth or kill them before summer arrives.
Summer provides an ideal time for pests to grow. You can find their population growing at a greater pace than you can even imagine. To control or inhibit their growth, remove any container that can hold stagnant water. Such containers are the favorite breeding grounds for mosquitoes. You must also remove garbage regularly, as mozzies congregate in patches of weed and piles of loose garbage. For effective control, hire our bug control services.
Anti-lawn bug chemicals or insecticides can be categorized on different bases. Primarily, we focus on the two categories, i.e., their mode of action and their chemical composition. Read on to find out about them:
In this category, we have two types of bug control chemicals, systemic and contact.
Systemic insecticides become part of the plants through a process of systemic distribution. They are especially beneficial against the insects that feed upon the plant’s juice. They may consume the plant with insecticide in it, and are eventually killed. Systemic insecticides have long residual activity and can work for a greater period of time.
Contact insecticides are another form of synthetic insecticides that can penetrate through the bugs’ skin. They become harmful when an insect comes into direct contact with them. Contact insecticides can be organic or inorganic. Unlike systemic insecticides, they have little residual activity and provide short-term results.
These types of insecticides are commonly used and are toxic to a wide range of insect species. Some of their main types are given below:
They are also known as organochlorines, chlorinated organics, chlorinated insecticides, and chlorinated synthetics. Chlorinated hydrocarbons, as the name suggests, contain carbon, chlorine, and hydrogen. They have a long residual activity and can be effective for longer periods of time. They were developed in the 1940s, but they have fallen out of use today.
Organophosphates contain phosphorus that is derived from one of the phosphorus acids. They are highly effective in controlling the insect population as they inhibit the functioning of the nervous system. They are especially useful against the insect that feeds on the plant’s juice. They have little residual activity and provide short-term results.
Carbamate insecticides are derived from carbamic acid and are effective in eliminating insects. They can be detoxified from mammal tissues. It makes them less toxic to animals and humans. Carbamates inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, leading to the overstimulation of the nervous system in insects. Some common carbamates include aldicarb, carbaryl, propoxur, oxamyl, and terbucarb.
Sprinkler Pro uses the best methods to eliminate all kinds of bugs in your lawns. Our methods are gentle on friendly insects, like ladybirds, honey bees, butterflies, etc., and on plants. If you need an expert consultation, contact us right away!
Sprinkler Pro has worked with numerous clients and ensures they are satisfied with the results. We are dedicated to employing the best bug-control practices to ensure your lawn is well-protected against disease-causing insects. We also ensure your lawn provides a welcoming environment to friendly insects. If you want to know why we are the top company to work with, then read below:
A lot of people are worried that the bug control would damage their lawns and the environment. It can be true, but not when you are working with us. We follow eco-friendly methods that not only preserve the environment but are also helpful in improving the overall health of your plants. This includes using biopesticides and non-chemical bug control methods, like companion planting.
We can all agree to the fact that prevention is better than a cure. We don't just focus on eliminating the bugs from your lawns, but also prevent their regrowth. It includes strategically employing methods at the right time. The perfect time for it is early Spring, during which insects are rising from their winter dormancy.
Our lawn bug treatments positively and directly impact the lawn and plants’ health. We reduce the pest infestations by inhibiting their growth and killing them. It not only leaves critical resources for your plants but also prevents bugs from eating them. Our methods also impede the transmission of diseases among the plants.
Yes, you should keep yourself, children, and pets away from the lawn until the spray is dry. It takes 10 minutes at midday to dry. When applied at night, it takes as much time as the dew takes to dry.
Yes, rainwater has a positive impact on bug treatment as they need water to work properly.
We recommend you wait for at least 24 hours. This way, insecticides will have enough time to dry or be mixed into plants.
If you notice patches in your lawn during Summer or the Fall, chances are you have a grub or leatherjacket infestation.
It depends on various factors, like the season, weather, and most importantly, your needs. We recommend hiring us during winter, early spring, and summer.
You can water your plants 24 to 48 hours after the application of the insecticides. If there is rain, you don’t have to do this.
We consider a number of factors before applying any anti-bug treatment, such as health, safety hazards, environmental impact, etc.
Insecticides take 1 to 2 days to work. After this, you will see a visible reduction in insects in your lawn.
We recommend it, but you don’t have to be present. Our team will come to your home, do their job, and leave.
Yes, we have selective insecticides that have a low to negligible impact on beneficial insects while being harsh on the harmful ones.
Sprinkler Pro offers you a diverse suite of lawn care. Our team collaborates with you to improve the irrigation system, control pests, and install custom lighting at the most affordable rates. If you are struggling with bugs, we are here to offer an expert hand. Call us today to get started!
