Monday, February 8, 2010

Removing Pests To Create A Lush Lawn

If an once-healthy lawn does not seem to have the dense, lush surface it had, now's the time to spot the root of the problem. A lawn must be hardy to survive weed, insect and illness attacks. 'Pesticides' is the blanket term for the insecticides, herbicides and anti-fungal agents intended to eliminate or control weeds, nonbeneficial insects, fungus and other illnesses. Insecticides might be either manmade or organic and are used to manipulate a pest-be it a weed, insect or disease-problem which has become beyond control. 'For example, it is too late for grub control when skunks have started digging the turf looking for a pleasant meal of entirely developed mouth-watering grub larvae.' step one is to spot the pest and the conditions that led straight to the pest infestation. After ensuring the pest population is at a level that would cause unacceptable damage to the turf, insecticides might be part of the treatment plan. If you decide to use one, keep these tips in mind : 8226, Always read and follow label directions.

8226, don't apply pesticides on breezy days, as they may drift outside the application area. 8226, don't apply an insecticide in or close to a water source and keep it off pavement or impervious surfaces that would be washed into water bodies. 8226, stay clear of treated areas till the spray has dried, dust has settled or as instructed on the product label. Remember, not all insects are pests. Less than five p.c of all insects are damaging and the majority of these have natural predators like other insects, birds, bats and toads to keep them in control. Tough gardens are far more immune to pest attacks than grassed areas under pressure. In any case, environmental stewardship should be a top concern when handling and maintaining grasslands and landscapes. A lawn is the focus of recreation and classy wonder of a property.

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