Have you wondered how some homes in your neighborhood maintain healthy, thriving grass all year round? Among the various factors contributing to these attractive lawns, a professional turf insect treatment service is almost certainly one of them. Pest management is crucial for helping Tarrant County homeowners avoid lasting damage to their lawns from various insects. Let’s look at how lawn treatment companies prevent and manage infestations.
Ways Lawn Treatment Companies Protect Against Lawn-Damaging Insects
The approach required to eliminate and prevent lawn pests will vary depending on the season, your type of grass, the climate and the health of your lawn. The best lawn treatment companies use customized treatment plans containing many of the following techniques.
Evaluate Signs of Lawn Pests
Early intervention is an important step in preventing pest infestations. A lawn treatment provider will look for warning signs such as discolored patches, wilted grass blades, loose turf with weak roots and increased numbers of birds on the lawn.
Identify Common Lawn Pests
A closer inspection of the soil surface (and just below it) may show signs of pest activity. To keep your lawn safe from destructive lawn insects, your lawn care company will look for visible signs of grubs, beetles, armyworms, chinch bugs and other pests.
Perform a Soil Assessment
Issues with soil, such as low levels of nutrients, compacted soil and poor drainage, can create conditions that are ideal for certain pests. By strengthening the turf, preventing weeds and improving the health of the soil, your lawn is better able to fight off pests.
Use Targeted Pesticides and Insecticides
Lawn treatment companies use pesticides and insecticides to both prevent pests from emerging, and target insects that are already active and causing damage. These high-grade preventative and curative treatments are customized to target harmful pests without damaging the lawn or harming beneficial insects.
Apply Fertilizers and Recommend Lawn Maintenance Practices
The best lawn treatment companies apply high-quality fertilizers at specific times of the year. With these seasonal applications, lawns will receive essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, helping strengthen roots and make the turf less susceptible to pests. Your lawn care provider can also advise you on supportive lawn maintenance, such as the best mowing and watering practices.
Use Lawn Aeration Techniques
When soil is compacted water can pool on the surface, unfortunately creating the ideal conditions for many pests. Core or chemical aeration helps reduce compaction, improve airflow, and encourage a stronger root system. Making turf more resistant to pests will complement targeted insect treatments for fire ants, armyworms and other pests.
Lawn Pest Prevention and Treatment in Tarrant County
Green Top Lawn Care helps North Texas residents prevent lawn pests with our precise, dependable treatments. For effective insect control services and lawn disease management, contact our team today. Call (817) 684-4044 or request a free lawn pest control quote.
