If you’ve never treated your lawn before, timing can be critical in certain times of the year. Since granular fertilizers have the potential to burn lawns when the sun is at its strongest, it’s usually best to treat with a liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer months.
While not all areas of the country have the same insect problems with their lawns, all have pests that are unique to each area. As such, effective insect control requires knowledge of the area, understanding what pests are native or invasive, and the using the most effective measures for controlling them.
In lawn spray treatments, both weed control and weed prevention is generally recommended. This involves applying pre-emergent herbicides before the weed seeds germinate, as well as post-emergent herbicides for any weeds that might already be present.
Different local counties, municipalities, and towns have different regulations when it comes to using chemicals on your lawns. But don’t worry. Spraying professionals know all of these local regulations and make sure to comply with them so you can avoid any problems.
Unfortunately, for many homeowners active insect activity often goes undetected until significant damage has already occurred. To the untrained eye, insect damage can be mistaken for other problems such as drought or disease. Regular spray treatments are the best way to prevent this from happening.
One of the best things you can do (besides watering, of course) in between lawn spray treatments is to have a sharp mower blade. Not only will a dull blade cause a poor appearance, but it will result in a weak turf plant that’s susceptible to insect and disease infestations.
