The last thing any lawn owner wishes to deal with are usually the many pets and insects that can inhabit lawns. Not only do they threaten significant damage and destruction of the lawn while potentially being hazardous to humans and pets in the area, the mere thought of bugs overflowing your lawn can disgust and deter anyone who might have otherwise enjoyed being in the lawn’s vicinity. Whenever suspecting that your lawn might be affected by these pests, it’s important to act swiftly before any more damage is done and the insects are allowed to multiply, greatly aggravating the problem on your hands.
There are many different types of insects that can pester one’s lawn, each presenting a different level of threat and nuisance. Moles are the largest pests one’s lawn can contain, and while not being as repulsive as some of the other types, they can potentially cause the most damage as they run rampant through the soil, burrowing and creating large tunnels throughout, causing destruction of any roots they encounter and the plants attached to them. While moles can actually feast on insects in the soil, they should still be dealt with nonetheless as they can completely destroy a lawn given enough time.
Seeing grubs on your lawn is always cause for alarm as these larvae will soon give birth to one of many beetles that can ruin lawns, such as June or Japanese beetles. Grubs themselves will feed on roots, particularly grass roots, and once hatched will produce beetles that feast on the colorful plants in your garden, like roses or some types of berries. Chinch bugs and mole crickets are more examples of potentially devastating garden pests.
If you can’t see any pests in your lawn but are seeing damage or suspecting that the lawn might be infested, there are several methods you can employ to ascertain the type of pest that might be bothering you. Pouring a soapy solution over the soil will cause many pests such as bugs and worms to quickly come crawling out of the soil, allowing you to take note of the exact types of insects that are making the soil their home. A floatation test involving a hollow can inserted into the soil with water poured into it can also be used to determine the type and amount of pests that come floating out of the soil.
Regardless of the amount of pests in your lawn, you might want to seek professional help when dealing with them as there is a best way to get rid of each pest. Lawn care services can perform the tests for you and then proceed to appropriately deal with any pests bothering your garden and causing damage. They will apply insecticide to get rid of the bugs and liquid formulations to get rid of the moles, as trying to deal with moles using traps like many of the home owners do can end up causing a repulsive bloody mess. Lawn care service professionals will also guarantee maximum safety throughout the pest control process as some of the chemicals used can be hazardous to humans when handled improperly.