The summer months mean hot weather, greenery, and a beautiful landscape. However, harsh summer weather can also be harmful to your plants or take over your outdoor space for the worse, and there’s nothing worse than seeing pests in your backyard hurting your landscape potential. Here are some of the bugs you should know about.
Why Do You See More Bugs in the Summer?
Hot temperatures and ample moisture create the perfect breeding ground for pets. Common summer pests include:
- Ants – They come into lawns and are known to cause root damage.
- Aphids – Aphids are small insects that suck on plant sap, causing stems and leaves to wilt.
- Chinch Bugs- The reason your green lawn turned brown.
- Larvae — The larvae chew through underground roots, creating dead areas in your lawn.
- Mosquitoes – Not only annoying, but they also carry harmful diseases.
They feed on plant roots, leaves, and stems. It causes yellowing grass, stunted plant growth, and death patches if left alone too long.
Signs of Pest Damage
There are several ways to recognize pet damage. It can save your backyard:
- Leaves on the plants or flowers are chewed or curled.
- Brown spots or thinning of the lawn
- Stunted or slow plant growth
- Holes in soil or turf may be a sign of grubs
- Insects around vegetation or stagnant water
Effective Pest Control Tips
There are various things you can do to keep your yard healthy as summer winds down.
Maintain a Healthy Lawn
It is possible to resist a pest invasion if you maintain your lawn properly.
Get Standing Water Out
Puddles or backed-up gutters will bring in mosquitoes and other bugs.
Natural Pest Control
Attract good bugs, including ladybugs and lacewings, to help keep aphids in check.
Mulch Wisely
The addition of mulch can help manage soil temperature and deter pests.
Treat Carefully
If you deploy with pesticides, follow the directions carefully. Do not damage your plants, pets, and the Earth.
Why Regular Maintenance Matters
Regular mowing is your first line of defense against pests. If you mow regularly and water correctly.
Look for early signs of damage. It will help you reduce the likelihood of infestations spreading. If you don’t do this, your outdoor structure will be in trouble.
How can Lola’s Landscape help?
Dealing with pests in the heat of summer can be challenging, especially when they have a tendency to proliferate. With Lola’s Landscape pest control, your yard will be treated for what it needs. We use safe processes to exterminate pests of all kinds without damaging your landscaping, bringing you peace of mind, once and for all. And our seasonal service agreements will keep you in the pink and well protected from any unwanted pests all year.
Get in touch with Lola’s Landscape today to have a healthy and beautiful outdoor space this summer!
