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Insecticides work best when you time the application according to the season. Whether you have problems with mosquitoes or caterpillars, using pesticides while they’re most active will prevent the damage they cause to your lawn. The following guide explains when you should schedule insecticide treatments alongside regular lawn maintenance services.  

A Guide to Seasonal Insecticide Treatments

Spring 

Between February and March, use a targeted spray for root eaters. In Nebraska, caterpillars and grubs are your biggest concerns. Some scarab beetles are especially hard to get rid of later in the year and can cause significant turf damage.  

At the end of the season, evaluate your lawn. If you find signs of pests, you can apply a second treatment, but it’s usually not needed. May or June is also the perfect time to put down an herbicide to control weeds during the summer growing season. 

Summer 

lawn maintenanceMosquitoes are the most troublesome pests during warm weather. To keep them off your property, spray your lawn and garden, use citronella candles or plants around seating areas, and prevent water from collecting in flowerpots.

If water pools in areas around your yard, leveling the soil and installing an irrigation system can make your property less accommodating to buzzing insects. Aphids, leafhoppers, lace bugs, cutworms, and mites can also storm the property during the summer. Insecticides help keep these pests at bay.

You should keep your turf between 3 and 3.5 inches long. Tall patches of grass attract aphids and leafhoppers and render insecticides less effective. If you spot brown patches of grass, your lawn likely has mites. These insects love dry, hot weather, so spray the insecticide in the middle of the afternoon when the temperature is highest and the mites are most active. 

 

If you follow this preventative insecticide schedule and mow regularly, you can avoid infestations and keep your turf healthy. If you need routine lawn maintenance or an extensive lawn renovation, Metro Sod & Seeding can help. Serving residents of Lincoln, NE, and the surrounding areas since 1994, they remove the hassle out of lawn maintenance. To learn more about their services, visit their website. To schedule an appointment, call (402) 730-4421. 

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