Insecticide

Lawn insects can be both bothersome and destructive. There are several species of insects that live in the turf, but only a few can cause severe damage to your lawn. Our yearly preventative insecticide program consists of two applications, each providing a barrier of 6-month control from these harmful infestations.

Lawn Insects:

White Grubs

White Grubs are the larva of beetles. They feed below the soil surface on the roots and underground stems of all commonly used turfgrass and are capable of eliminating the entire root system of the plant. The first evidence of injury is localized patch of pale, discolored and dying grass displaying symptoms of moisture stress. Damaged areas are small at first but rapidly enlarge as the grubs grow and expand their feeding range. The turf in such areas will have a spongy feel under foot and can be easily lifted from the soil surface, or rolled like carpet, revealing the C-shape white grubs underneath.

Armyworms

Armyworms come from migrating armyworm moths that travel during the spring and early summer. During the caterpillar stage of their life cycle, these surface feeding insects can wreak havoc on the foliage of turf. When numerous, they will devour grasses down to the ground, causing circular bare areas. Armyworms feed day and night and can destroy a lawn in a matter of days. The name is derived from their feeding habits, eating everything in an area and once the food supply is exhausted the entire “army” will move in mass to the next available food source.

University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Entomology

Other Insecticide Services
Fire Ant Control
Flea & Tick Control
Mosquito Control

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Jonathan Rigsbee
Owner, Turf Commander

336.854.7999

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