Pest Control

Lawn-damaging insects work fast and often stay hidden until the turf above them is already dying. Grubs chew through roots from below, chinch bugs suck moisture from grass blades in hot, sunny spots, and armyworms can strip a lawn bare in a matter of days. Knowing which pest you are dealing with, and when it is active, is the difference between a quick rescue and a season of damage.

Correct identification comes first. Grub damage shows up as turf that lifts like loose carpet, chinch bug damage looks like drought stress that will not green up after watering, and armyworm damage spreads in a visible front across the yard. Each pest has its own detection test -- a soil sample for grubs, a flotation test for chinch bugs, a soap flush for armyworms -- and our guides walk through each one step by step.

Timing treatment to the pest life cycle matters as much as choosing the right product. Grub killer applied too late misses the window before larvae burrow deep to overwinter, and preventive treatments need to go down before an infestation takes hold. Our guides cover identification, treatment timing, and prevention for the insects most likely to damage a home lawn.