Milky spore is a very popular organic way to control lawn grubs in residential yards around the country. It’s a naturally occurring bacteria that helps to control Japanese beetle grubs, a common lawn pest which can wreak havoc on lawns and (at maturity) ornamental gardens. There are different products and forms of milky spore available to homeowners, each with different advantages and disadvantages. Today, I’ll be comparing milky spore granules vs powder to help you choose the best product for your lawn application.
Read MoreMilky Spore vs GrubEX (which is best for your lawn?)
Grubs are one of the most common and damaging lawn pests in the United States. They can quickly destroy a beautiful, well-maintained lawn, making it look unsightly and unhealthy. Today, I’m bringing you my Milky Spore vs GrubEx comparison, to help you choose the best option to get grubs out of your lawn.
Read MoreHow to Make a Homemade Tick Spray for Your Yard
Worried about ticks in your yard? There are ways to get rid of them, and this doesn’t have to include dangerous chemicals. One of the best things you can do to combat ticks on your property is good yard maintenance. This includes mowing, removing leaf clutter, and raking up smaller vegetation. You can also use a homemade tick spray for your yard. Keep scrolling to find some great DIY recipes for homemade tick spray that you can use on your property, as well as some commercially available natural products you can use if you don’t want to make your own.
Read MoreWhen to Apply Grub Control to Your Lawn for Best Results
You’ve already read up on the ways you can kill grubs in your lawn. Let’s discuss when you should use each of the potential treatments, both chemical and natural. Like many other things you do in life, timing is everything. Doing a lawn care task at the right time of year can make the difference between success and failure, so in this article, I will share when to apply grub control – explaining the right time of year to perform this task for different treatments.
Read MoreLawn Insect Identification Guide
Every lawn has many different insects. This is necessary for its health and functioning, as well as the well-being of the environment as a whole. However, not all insects are beneficial. In order to determine which pests to remove, you will need to do some lawn insect identification.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Moles in Yard Once and For All
After all the hard work you put in to make your lawn shine, the last thing you want are moles tearing it up. Moles are particularly attracted to the most lush, well-manicured lawns—the ones with thriving ecosystems, and lots of food in the way of worms, and other insects. In this article I’ll talk about why your lawn may have moles, and tell you how to get rid of moles in yard and lawns once and for all.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Lawn Grubs
Grubs are a common lawn problem that can make your property an unsightly mess. The larvae of several different kinds of beetles, grubs love living underneath the surface of your lawn. This is because they eat the roots of your grass, leading to ugly brown patches. If you suspect you have this issue, you’re probably wondering how to get rid of lawn grubs.
Luckily, there are a number of different things you can do to drastically reduce the population of grubs in your lawn.
Read MoreHow To Get Rid of Ants in Grass Naturally
If there’s anything stopping a lawn from being picture-perfect it is ant mounds. Ants play an important role in our ecosystem. They aerate the soil, pollinate seeds, and prey on pests like termites and ticks. But ants can quickly take over sections of your grass, and if you have pets or kids, you’ll want to know how to get rid of ants in grass naturally.
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