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Billbugs

Billbug damage usually appears in late-June through August, when summer drought stress is common. Light infestations in lawns often produce small dead spots that look like the turf disease, dollar spot. Sometimes the damage looks like irregular mottling or browning in the turf.

Chinch Bug

Chinch bug damage is usually first detected when irregular patches of turf begin to turn yellow then straw colored. The straw colored areas may be completely dead. These patches continue to become larger in spite of watering. Apparently, feeding by chinch bugs blocks the water and food conducting vessels of grass stems. By blocking the water, the leaves wither as in drought and the manufactured food doesn't get to the roots. The result is plant death. Damage generally occurs during hot, dry weather from June into September.

Sod Webworm

The damage caused by sod webworms may first appear in early spring. The damage shows up as small dead patches of grass among the normally growing grass. The summer generation may cause general turf thinning or even irregular dead patches in late June into early August. Sod webworms prefer sunny areas and the larvae are often found on south facing, steep slopes and banks, where it is hot and dry.

Grubs

In spring many people will be forced to replace grass that is completely dead due to the voracious appetite and activity of turf feeding Grubs. Our experience has shown us that once the grubs begin feeding, it is very difficult to get control. Prevention remains the best method of keeping these little bugs under control. In late June or July we will apply a systemic product designed to go right where theses pests are found, the roots of the grass plants. Once in the roots, the product will remain active for the season. to catch any grubs that may enter the area after the treatment has been applied.

If you or your neighbors had a problem with grubs last year, it is advisable for you to get a preventive application in summer. Don’t wait! With this application is applied you can be assured that your lawn will be protected from a serious grub infestation and the resulting damage. Your lawn will be guaranteed to be free of grub damage, or we will re-apply the material at No Charge to you. Order the Season Long Grub Control Application to protect your lawn.

Note: Mole damage is not a symptom of a grub infestation.