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I just got a treatment, how long should I wait before I can walk on my lawn?
The standard re-entry time is 2 hours. This is the amount of time that is recommended on the product label, that allows for proper drying time and adequent time for the product to soak into the plant. This holds true for both liquid and granular applications, because...
What is crabgrass and can it controlled?
Crabgrass is a widely distributed annual that germinates throughout the summer. Seedlings sprout quickly, forming a clump with extensive roots where soil is moist. Once established, it is difficult to weed out because it roots at the nodes. The large crabgrass...
What is quick grass and can it be controlled?
Quack grass is an aggressive perennial that is classified as an undesirable grass and commonly mistaken for a weed. It can invade lawns from surrounding ditches and farm fields. Quack grass can also be introduced into the landscape via contaminated sod or with the...
What is tall fescue and can it be controlled?
Tall fescue is a grass that is often used as a lawn grass, but will cause a weedy appearance when mixed with bluegrass or ryegrass. A bunch grass, it forms unsightly, coarse clumps in lawns. Also used in agriculture, it can invade home lawns from agricultural lands,...
I have ants! How do I get rid of them?
Our Lawn Pest Control Program is guaranteed control of ants, fleas, ticks, spiders, earwigs, etc. in your lawn when you use our 4 application program.
Why do I need aeration?
Aeration helps lawns by breaking up the thatch layer. Too much thatch may house insects and diseases, prevents pesticides from reaching the pests in the soil such as grubs or crabgrass seed, and reduce the effectiveness of fertilizers and watering. Thatch is a layer...
When is aeration needed?
When soil is compacted.When the thatch layer is more than a half inch thick.Before overseeding turf.
I hear a lot of people talk about grubs… what are they and why should I be concerned?
Grubs are c-shaped, white or gray larvae of beetles that feast on the roots of your grasses. If they are not treated properly they have the potential to leave nothing behind but dead turf. If you suspect a grub problem look for: large irregular brown patches in the...
What Are Grubs…And How Can I Prevent Them From Destroying My Lawn?
Chances are good, that you have either experienced first hand or know someone that has had their lawn destroyed by grubs. We are pleased to inform you that there is prevention for this problem. We like to call our preventative grub control application “insurance for...
Why Would I Need To Overseed My Lawn?
One reason why you might want to overseed your lawn is that your lawn is thin. A thin lawn means more room for unwanted weed or undesireable grasses to make their way into you lawn. By overseeding and existing lawn, you are going dramatically thicken up your lawn...