Let’s talk about Addressing Common Pest and Diseases
In this blog post of our spring lawn care series, we’ll take a deeper dive into specific summer pests and diseases that threaten your lawn, and how we can help combat them.
Common Summer Lawn Pests:
- Grubs: These are the larvae of beetles like June beetles and chafer beetles. They live underground and feed on grass roots, causing brown patches and uneven growth. Signs of a grub infestation include spongy turf that easily pulls up and increased bird activity pecking at the grubs in the soil.
- American Lawnscape Solution: We offer preventative grub control treatments applied in late spring or early summer to target grubs before they hatch and damage your lawn.
- Chinch Bugs: These small, sap-sucking insects feed on grass blades, injecting them with toxins that cause wilting and death. Chinch bugs thrive in hot, dry weather and typically target sunny areas of your lawn.
- American Lawnscape Solution: Our technicians can identify the signs of a chinch bug infestation and recommend the appropriate treatment plan. This may involve targeted insecticide application or cultural practices that discourage chinch bugs, such as promoting healthy soil conditions and proper watering practices.
Fungal Diseases:
Warm, humid summer conditions can create a breeding ground for fungal diseases that attack your lawn. Here are two common types:
- Large Patch Disease: This fungal disease causes large, circular patches of brown, wilted grass. It primarily affects cool-season grasses like ryegrass and fescue.
- Prevention Tips: Proper watering practices, avoiding excessive nitrogen fertilization, and maintaining good air circulation through proper mowing can help prevent large patch disease. If it occurs, fungicide application may be necessary.
- Brown Patch Disease: This fungal disease also causes brown patches in your lawn, but they’re typically smaller and more irregular in shape than those caused by large patch disease. It primarily affects warm-season grasses like Zoysia and Bermuda grass.
- Prevention Tips: Similar to large patch disease, proper watering practices, balanced fertilization, and good air circulation are crucial for preventing brown patch disease. Fungicide application may be necessary for active infestations.
American Lawnscape’s Commitment to a Healthy Lawn:
By staying vigilant and employing proactive measures, we can help your lawn overcome the challenges of summer. Our experienced technicians will:
- Regularly inspect your lawn: We’ll look for signs of pest activity and potential disease outbreaks during our routine service visits.
- Recommend preventative measures: Based on our inspection and your lawn’s specific needs, we’ll recommend targeted treatments or cultural practices to prevent pest and disease problems before they arise.
- Implement effective solutions: If pest infestations or fungal diseases are identified, we’ll take swift action with the most appropriate treatment options to minimize damage and restore your lawn’s health.
Don’t let summer pests and diseases steal the show from your beautiful lawn! Contact American Lawnscape today to discuss our summer lawn care program. Our comprehensive approach will ensure your lawn stays healthy and vibrant throughout the hottest months.
We hope this series of blog posts provided valuable insights into keeping your lawn healthy and thriving throughout the spring season. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog posts where we’ll delve into effective summer lawn care strategies and essential practices for a lush, green lawn all year round!
Any Questions?
Reach out with any questions about your North Texas yard. Call or text The Turf Veteran at (214-308-1322).