Summertime Lawn Threats

Summertime Lawn Threats ARBOR-NOMICS TURF

Overview All year long, we work hard to keep our lawns healthy and attractive. One of the main reasons is so that our families and friends can spend time outside having fun. Unfortunately, we are not the only ones who believe that summer is the best time to appreciate a lovely yard. Dangerous pests are also at their peak during the summer. Here are some of the most common threats in Atlanta region, as well as recommendations for how to deal with them.

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Aphids As these bugs are so small, you'll almost certainly notice the damage they cause before you notice them. Flowers, leaves, or stems that grow in unusual twisted shapes are frequently the first sign.

Honeydew, the sticky secretion they leave behind that gradually turns black, is another clue. They usually appear in large groups, so once you notice them, you'll notice them everywhere. They're also a favourite meal for ladybugs and other beneficial insects that you want to have in your yard.

Nonetheless, their sheer numbers may be unsettling. With a few well-aimed jets from a hose, you can disrupt their activities.

Armyworms These worms arrive with voracious appetites capable of consuming an entire garden in a surprisingly short period of time. Fortunately, birds are equally hungry for armyworms; in fact, an increase in the number of winged visitors to your yard may be one of the first signs of an armyworm invasion. Depending on the size of the infestation, birds may be able to take care of the problem for you. If not, you can fight back by picking them up individually and rehoming them in a soapy water container. Many people get tired of this before they solve the problem, so a lawn service company may be your best bet.

Fire Ants Most of us are familiar with folk remedies that various people swear by, but in reality, these approaches usually result in the abandonment of one mound and the construction of another nearby. The mounds are formed from the dirt displaced by the underground construction of tunnel networks so large that it is nearly impossible to wipe out an entire colony from above ground. Some common treatments are actually harmful, even poisoning the soil. If you have a fire ant problem, hiring a lawn care professional is by far the best way to deal with it safely.

Chinch Bugs Chinch bugs (Blissus leucopterus hirtus (Montandon)) are small, gray-black insects that measure about one-sixth of an inch in length. These pests feed on your grass, trees, and shrubs by sucking moisture from them and injecting toxins that cause your turf and ornamental plants to yellow and die. They are capable of destroying entire lawns, which is why regular treatment and monitoring are required to maintain a green and healthy lawn.

Fungus If you are not vigilant, fungal infections of your turf, grass, and plants can spread quickly and destroy your yard. Spores and diseases can be spread through the air, and mowing and trimming equipment can transmit them. It is important to treat your lawn on a regular basis, especially during the summer, to prevent blooming and the spread of infectious disease to your turf.

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