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As a home or business owner, dealing with a pest infestation definitely is not a pleasant task. Rodents, insects and other pests are more than just an annoyance; they can carry potential health risks, damage property and cost hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs. Fortunately, there are professional companies willing to tackle pest and …
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It’s fall and many lawns will be going dormant soon. In order to maintain your property’s lush, green lawn, it’s important to do a little maintenance in the fall. Now through January are critical times to combat spring and summer weed growth for next year. Taking proper care of your lawn now, in the fall, …
Japanese Beetles are an invasive species that is highly destructive to plants and does not have a natural enemy in the United States. They feed on leaves, fruit, flowers and more than 400 different species of plants. The pest arrived in the U.S. in 1916 in New Jersey and has since spread throughout the east, …
It’s springtime in the south, which means fire ants are starting to build their mounds. These pesky, annoying and painful insects can be hard to treat, so we’re providing a few tips for property owners to keep in mind. To treat fire ants in the yard, it’s important to identify the affected areas by looking …
It’s springtime, which means rain, heat, more rain and then a lot more heat. This combination of weather changes is perfect for encouraging weed growth, especially for weeds that weren’t treated over the winter months. Weeds are a common problem in yards and gardens, and they can be a nuisance to manage. There are two …
Pre-emergent lawn treatment refers to the process of spraying the lawn for weeds before they appear. The purpose of using a pre-emergent herbicide is to stop or greatly limit the growth of stubborn, spring and summertime weeds, such as Annual Bluegrass, Common Chickweed, Purple Deadnettle and Henbit, to name a few. These are all weeds …
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Lawn care in Alabama can be tricky. For example, if it rains a lot, the weeds will pop up and quickly take over healthy grass growth. Then, if it’s too dry, the weeds will pop up and quickly take over healthy grass growth. Finally, if it’s too hot for too long, the weeds will pop …
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Believe it not, fall is the best and most effective time for preventing weeds. During the cooler months, October – December, weeds develop underground and take root in the soil, which makes them more difficult to eliminate by the time they sprout in the spring. Applying a proper weed pre-emergent in the fall drastically reduces …
