Category: Pest Control

Grass spiders are harmless funnel-web spiders that show up when lawns offer shelter and food. Learn how to get rid of them when they get out of control.

Cicada killer wasps look alarming, but rarely sting humans. Learn how to identify them, why they dig burrows in your lawn, and how to get rid of them.

To repair chinch bug damage, identify and eliminate the insects, dethatch, aerate the soil, and overseed or sod any dead patches during the growing season.

To get rid of chinch bugs, identify them with a coffee can test, then treat with bifenthrin insecticides or natural neem oil during their active summer season.

Organic pest control options like neem oil and diatomaceous earth effectively target lawn pests while protecting beneficial insects and reducing toxic runoff.

Apply lawn pesticides safely by reading the label, wearing protective clothing, and spraying in the late evening to avoid high heat and evaporation.

Many things can ruin a lush lawn, but if you notice signs like criss-crossing runway systems, burrow holes, or gnaw marks, it might be the work of voles. Here’s what to watch out for in detail.

If you got rid of voles, the job isn’t over yet. Now it’s time to restore your lawn to its original beauty by prepping the soil, seeding, and maintaining it. Here’s how to repair vole damage to your lawn.

To fix mole damage in your yard, flatten tunnels, rake mounds, reseed bare spots, and water consistently.