A mild winter can spell trouble with fleas and ticks. In Northeast Ohio, these pesky insects become active from February through December. Fleas and ticks are not just an enemy of your pets, they can transmit disease to humans. You want to ensure a flea-free and tick-free lawn so all members of your family – …
Have you ever found yourself wondering: What is THAT in my lawn? It might be a weed, an insect or something that looks like fungus. Either way – it’s not welcome in your yard! When the warm weather hits Ohio, the weeds and insects appear. And those fungus-looking spots all over? That often happens when …
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What does grub damage look like in a lawn? Well, if your lawn is sporting some less-than-attractive grass, it could be grubs. Grubs are the larvae of common bugs found in Ohio, such as June beetles (or June bugs) and Japanese beetles. These small, C-shaped worms can do large-scale damage. If you have grub damage …
Imagine there’s an invisible enemy of your yard, destroying your grass from underground. Sounds terrible, right? It could be happening, in the form of small, caterpillar-like creatures called grubs. What are grubs? Grubs are beetle larvae. In Ohio, June beetles (sometimes called June bugs), May beetles and Japanese beetles are common pests. All begin as …
How can I stop moles from destroying my lawn? Have you ever stepped outside only to be greeted with little mounds of dirt peeking out of your lawn? If so, you know a mole is making himself at home. Damage inflicted by moles goes more than surface deep. Besides leaving unsightly dirt piles and tunnels …
When it comes to lawn care, most people focus on their lawn. Mowing, fertilizing and leaf removal are important, but you need to take care of your trees and shrubs too. Starting in March or April, our tree and shrub program consists of our licensed specialists visiting every 6-8 weeks. Monitoring all season long, we …
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Moles vs. voles. What’s the difference? Believe it or not, voles are totally different than moles and come with their own set of problems (no – “vole” is not a weird way your grandma pronounces “mole”). Damage Caused by Moles Moles live most of their lives underground. They are insectivores and feed on earthworms, grubs …