Stepping out onto cool, comfortable grass is one of the best parts of summer. Unfortunately, if pests have invaded your lawn and landscaping, the experience can be much less enjoyable. Here are three tips to keep your lawn pest-free. 

Ways to Prevent Pests in Your Lawn

1. Avoid Overwatering 

When landscaping receives too much water, problems can abound. In addition to making the ground marshy, many pests are attracted to water to lay their eggs. To prevent these problems, never water your lawn more often than you need to. On average, most lawn varieties require an inch to an inch and a half worth of water a week. 

2. Attract Helpful Insects 

The circle of life is alive and well within the ecosystem of your lawn, so pave the way for fewer problem pests by introducing helpful insects. Plant a variety of flowers and shrubs to attract lacewings, ladybugs, and even spiders, which feast on invasive bugs like aphids and grasshoppers. Keep in mind that you can also purchase boxes of live beneficial insects like ladybugs at most professional garden stores if you want to release them in your yard. 

3. Be Proactive About Treatment

Some pesticide varieties can be put in place beforehand to keep pest populations from growing out of control. For instance, diatomaceous earth can be sprinkled throughout your garden to kill bugs and beetles on contact. Talk with landscaping and pest control professionals about which products to apply and when. 

If you are looking for a lawn that looks green, lush, and beautiful, turn to the professionals at Myers Lawn Care Services. By offering a full range of landscaping options, including landscape design, lawn care, and irrigation services, these experts can help you to make your yard safe, fun, and functional. To learn more about their services, visit their website or call (443) 398-2960.