by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 2, 2020 | Seasonal Tips
While many insects can be beneficial to your lawn, grubs are not one of them. Grubs are the larval (or worm) state of many types of beetles. The beetles lay their eggs in your lawn, and the newly hatched worms work their way through the thatch and into the soil. Grubs...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 14, 2018 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
When you do all the things necessary to achieve a healthy and robust lawn, you also make your lawn incredibly attractive to one of its biggest enemies. Turf grass needs thick juicy roots in order to thrive. The healthier the roots, the more appetizing they are to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 18, 2016 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
IPM – Start Scouting for Problems in the Landscape Keeping a sharp eye on your landscape is a key part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). By quickly noticing changes that could indicate problems such as invasive plants, unwanted pests, poor soil quality, inadequate...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 15, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
As I mentioned last week, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a method used to control pests in the garden by choosing the least invasive methods possible first and working up the ladder as needed. Before you can manage the problem, however, you have to know that...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Grubs aren’t the only pests posing a threat to your turf this summer. As the weather heats up, any of the following bugs can cause problems: WEBWORMS- Chew off grass blades and pull them into tunnels they make in the thatch layer. CHINCH BUGS- Sucks juices from the...
