Spring has finally arrived in Michigan and we can’t wait to get outside and start preparing our yards for spring. But Michiganders aren’t the only ones who are emerging from hibernation right now. Lawn damaging insects can be a problem in Michigan if they can gain a foothold in your yard and can ruin any plans you had for your lawn this summer.
The first step in controlling damaging lawn insects is to be able to identify the pest that is causing problems. We have put together a list of the most common lawn pests in Michigan to help you identify problems early and save yourself from costly lawn repair.
Grub
The biggest threat to Michigan lawns is easily the grub. If you’re a homeowner you probably have faced grub problems in the past. Grubs are the larva of various beetles such as June bugs and Japanese beetles. Grubs damage your turf by feeding on the roots of your grass. They emerge as adult beetles in the summer and begin to feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, causing excessive foliage loss if the infestation is bad. Then they return to the ground to lay eggs that will wreak havoc on your lawn again in the spring. In the case of a severe grub problem, it is essential to call your local grub control experts to mitigate the damage done to your lawn.
Chinch Bugs
Chinch bugs are tiny lawn pests that do most of their damage to lawns from late June through August when the weather is warm and dry. Chinch bug damage is often confused for drought stress but If you notice that parts of your lawn won’t green up after watering it or rain, it could be chinch bug activity. Chinch bugs suck water and nutrients from the stems of grass blades. This causes circular patches of yellow grass and the appearance of drought damage. As they feed, the circles can grow in size leaving you with large patches of dead grass to repair.
Sod Webworms
If you notice tiny grey moths darting in and out of your grass, it could be a sign that you have sod webworms. Sod webworms are caterpillars and the larvae of these moths. They create web-like burrows under the grass where they spend most of the time. As they continue to feed on your grass, they create brown unsightly patches of grass that could take weeks to repair.
Call The Pest Control Experts at Turf-Tenders
If you want to keep your Michigan lawn and home free of pests this year, then call the pros at Turf Tenders. We offer a wide range of lawn care and pest control options.
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