Cultivating and maintaining a lawn is hard work. There are many things which can affect the health of your yard including invasive weeds, fungi, pests like ants and fleas, proper nutrition and water, and finally, lawn eating insects. These bugs can do some serious damage while remaining hidden, so they pose a direct threat to any lawn. Heron Home and Outdoor specialize in Florida lawn care services and provide advice and lawn care guides to help protect your outdoor spaces from pests and keep your lawn looking lush and healthy.

Identifying Lawn Pests

Lawn pests can wreak havoc, especially during early summer and fall. Look for brown patches, a sign of white grubs or chinch bugs laying eggs in the thatched layer. Detecting these pests early on is crucial for prompt intervention and preserving your lawn’s health.

Here are some of the most common lawn pests in Florida which deserve special attention:

Chinch Bugs

Most lawns in Florida have St. Augustine grass, which makes the most dangerous threat to lawns the chinch bugs. These beetle-looking bugs with black bodies and white wings will suck the moisture out of grass blades and replace it with their poisonous saliva that kills the grass. Your lawn will look like it has endured a drought in places where the chinch bugs have done their work.

Mole Crickets

Strange looking insects with prominently developed front legs for digging, mole crickets will burrow under the grass and feed on the base of the blades. These insects will do their damage when the temperature warms up in the spring and summertime. Your lawn will be loose and spongy if their tunnels are extensive, and the grass will likely turn yellow and die.

Sod Webworms

These will also begin to chew up your lawn beginning in the spring, but instead of working at the base of the grass, sod webworms will eat the top layer. Damage is most prominent near sidewalks and driveways where the grass is drier, and these insects can also make your lawn look like it hasn’t gotten enough water.

Recognizing Lawn Diseases

Distinguishing between diseases and pests is vital. During summer and early fall observe irregular browning patterns or withering grass. Persistent discoloration, even after watering, may indicate a disease. Early identification allows for targeted treatment, addressing fungal or bacterial issues and restoring your lawn’s vitality.

Heron’s Bug Treatment Methods

At Heron, we specialize in combating Florida’s lawn pests. Our approach targets pests at various life stages, from disrupting white grub larvae development to tackling adult beetles that feed on grass roots. With advanced techniques penetrating the thatched layer, our treatments ensure a resilient, green lawn, free from the impact of voracious insects. Trust Heron for effective, timely solutions to keep your lawn thriving.

The Heron Difference

Whether the blight on your lawn turns out to be caused by chinch bugs, mole crickets, or sod webworms, Heron Pest has you covered. Our Platinum Lawn Care Service will replace your grass if it is eaten up by insects. Your goal is a healthy, green lawn, so we believe that the best lawn service will treat anything that could jeopardize the quality of your yard, including lawn eating insects.

Contact us today to schedule your free lawn inspection!