Diagnosing & Solving Lawn Brown Spots During Texas Summers
Humans and animals certainly aren’t the only creatures affected by extreme heat. Since your lawn and landscaping are in direct sunlight for all or most of the day, they can really take a beating. Heat stress is typically caused by high heat and humidity and can cause subsequent issues such as weed and insect infestations, […]
Armyworm Invasion: How to Deal With This Invasive Pest
While the name “Armyworms” might sound like a species from a science fiction film, rest assured these small but mighty pests are all too real. Native to the southern region of the United States, these insects get their name from their movement across outdoor spaces in an army-like fashion, devouring just about everything in sight. […]
Ditch the Spray: Our Top Five Best Non-Chemical Mosquito Repellents
Summertime – it’s the sound of kids playing outside, the smell of cookouts in the backyard, and of course, the return of those pests Texas residents know all too well. Mosquitos are the bane of every warm-weather outdoor event, and if you’re not careful, you can easily find yourself covered head to toe in itchy, […]
Summertime Pest Prevention
With warmer days quickly approaching and many of us spending more time out in the sunshine, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your lawn for the coming season. For residents in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metro area, this includes making sure your lawn is treated thoroughly for pest control. Whether you have fire ants, ticks, […]
Lawn Care Solutions to Diminish Exposure to Fleas
Fleas are a valid concern for pet owners year-round, however, fleas begin to become more of a headache in the summer months. Fleas thrive in hot and humid weather, so they begin to be more active as early in the year as March and remain that way until October. Many pet owners rely on tick […]
Tick Control for Your Backyard
Over the past year, the backyard transformed into a valued space for people to relax and embrace the much-needed fresh air and sunlight. Every Texan is aware of the wide variety of bugs and invasive pests that inhabit our beautiful state. However, the same reoccurring issue emerges for most homeowners: How to keep bugs, specifically […]
Fire Ant Treatment and Prevention
Texans are no strangers to a wide variety of bugs and pests that can cause damage to your lawn. While fire ants do negatively impact the health of the grass surrounding their nests, these red ants are more of a nuisance to people themselves. Let us help with fire ant treatment and prevention of these […]
Why Starting at the Beginning of the Year for a Lawn Care Program is Best
New year, new lawn – By starting an official lawn care program in the middle of winter, you are properly preparing your lawn to thrive once the spring and summer months roll around. Many Texas homeowners waste energy and money fighting an uphill battle against invasive weeds and annoying pests all because they started their […]
QUICK! Check for Bagworms
Well, this past Friday we treated property for bagworms down in Midlothian, and later that same day Ana and I took the kids to Six Flags in Arlington. I came across some junipers in the park and they were covered in them. Our technician, Jacob, also stated that our client’s junipers were covered as well. […]
Controlling Grub Worms – The What, When & How!
There are two main grubs in our North Texas region, European Masked Chafers and Japanese Beetles. One has one life cycle per annum and the other has multiple. Here are a few bullet facts from a local expert entomologist on controlling grub worms, these insects that destroy our lawns. Many plants and non-warm-blooded creatures […]