Latest Lawn Pests Articles
Sod Webworm
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If you want your lawn to look nicely manicured, but it keeps developing dead patches, you may have just met your new worst enemy. The sod webworm is out to destroy your lawn despite your best efforts. Here's how to find out if you have a problem and what to do about it.
Shrews
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Shrews are a problem that can plague anyone, and I'm not talking about an ill-tempered woman. These little vole-like creatures are a big head-ache to homeowners across North America.
Dormant Oil
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Dormant oils, also known as horticultural oils, are mineral-based oils used on woody plants during the dormant season to control unwanted pests. They are considered to be one of the safest methods of control, plus dormant oils mix well with other pest control products to extend their effectiveness.
How to Get Rid of Rabbits
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After rabbits were introduced to Australia they reproduced exponentially and became a huge problem. If you've ever had rabbits in your yard you can sympathize. Read this article to learn about deterring rabbits from your yard.
How to Get Rid of Chipmunks
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Some of the toughest rodents to get rid of in your yard are chipmunks. Although they may seem cute, they can terrorize your award-winning garden or perfectly landscaped lawn. This article has some tips on eliminating chipmunks from your yard.
Kill Fire Ants
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Learn how to kill fire ants to keep these stinging ants away from your home. The fire ants are aggressive little creatures and can be found in colonies with hundreds of other fire ants.
Grubs
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Got Grubs? Well my friend you have a problem, but don't worry. I've got a solution. Tip: It's always best to treat your lawn for grubs in late summer or early fall when the grubs are near the surface eating tender grass roots.
Garden Worms
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Garden, or field worms are endogeic worms, meaning they will burrow far down into the soil. Watch your step after a heavy rainfall, or you may end up with garden worms on your shoes!
Nematodes
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Having trouble with wilting garden plants? The trouble might be parasitic nematodes feeding on the plant roots. Nematodes are also known as roundworms.
Mole Crickets
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Mole crickets are the only insects that I know of that have hands. Well, they don't really have hands. They have front legs with appendages that look like hands. Still, you have to hand it to mole crickets. They are the only insect capable of shaking your hand.
Kill Moles
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Be careful about bringing out the heavy artillery to use against the moles in your lawn. Chemical pesticides or poisonous baits might be illegal to use in your state. If you are allowed to use baits for mole extermination where you live, then read on to learn more.
How to Get Rid of Moles
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Q: What happens when a mole bites a dog?
A: It becomes Mole-icious!
If you like that joke I'll tell you another, plus, act now and the joke includes bonus information on how to get rid of moles.
Japanese Beetle Control
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Japanese beetle control is easier said than done. The invading adult beetle can do serious damage to garden vegetables and flowers. There seem to be as many opinions on how to control them as there are beetles.
Mosquito
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There must be a reason that G_d created mosquitoes, but I am not sure what it is. Mosquitoes spread disease and discomfort. I suppose they are a food source for birds and bats.
Leatherjacket
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Leatherjackets are the leathery-skinned larvae of crane flies. The leatherjacket larvae can do damage to lawns and a good indication of their presence is the sudden appearance of the adult crane fly.
Vole
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Voles are not as common as moles, but can do damage to lawns and gardens similar to its underground mole cousin.
Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles are beautiful metallic green and copper colored insects. They feed on about 300 species of plants devouring leaves and flowers, leaving only the veins so that the foliage looks like lace. Adult Japanese beetles attack
vines and trees, but also tree fruits, row crops and many other plants.
Fire Ants
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Fire ants have plagued homeowners, farmers, ranchers and others for decades due to their painful fire ant bites. Now the hated fire ant is facing a pest of its own.
Mole Food
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There is a real lack of detailed information regarding mole food because they live a secretive life underground. So, the mole diet may consist of lots of different things.
Springtails
Springtails often swarm in large masses that cause people to become alarmed. They do no harm and are actually environmentally beneficial.
Mole Damage
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Eastern moles are digging machines. Consider this fact. A tiny mole can dig up to 15 feet in one hour or up to 100 feet in a day. That's serious earth moving! I'm sure I would be much less impressed if they were digging in my yard.
Mole Traps
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Mole traps can be effective if set properly and checked regularly for mole activity. Does the average homeowner want to do what it takes?
Pavement Ants
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Pavement ants are some of the smallest ants that invade our houses. The pavement ant often enters looking for food and may become numerous in a short period of time in a kitchen or outside on a patio. The presence of pavement ants or pavement ant swarmers also attracts other insects looking for a meal like spiders and wasps.