Tuesday, September 1, 2015

New Lawn Care Treatment

This summer we have experienced the driest period in years. As a result, residential and commercial turf is developing a tendency to repel water. When this happens you see more and more dry spots, and more runoff to hard surfaces.

With an application of TriCureAD soil surfactant, we can help you to optimize the water you are applying and reduce wasted irrigation.




 Some of the benefits include:
Elimination of localized dry spots
Reduce channeling
 Reduced water loss due to runoff
Provides water penetration and uniform distribution of water throughout the root zone
Conserves irrigation water

Even watering appropriately can lead to dry spots. If that condition occurs an application of soil surfactant will help to counteract the damage.




Overwatering to prevent dry spots can lead to disease pressure and affect proper root growth, which is essential for a healthy turf.


Let us help you be more efficient is maintaining your turf. Give us a call if we can get this service scheduled for you.


Wednesday, January 28, 2015

European Crane Fly Damage to Lawns




In the Northwest, lawns are very susceptible to the European Crane Fly. The adult crane fly are harmless insects that are actually a beneficial food source for birds and other animals. They are also great for controlling the mosquito population throughout the summer

Adult Crane Fly

However, the crane fly larvae are known for decimating lawns in our area in a short amount of time. Fortunately, if caught early, crane fly can be controlled and major lawn renovations can be avoided.


Crane Fly Larvae

Here is a simple way you can check your own lawn for crane fly larvae.

Crane Fly Damage


Dig up a small patch of lawn. Specifically in an area that appears to be in poor health, shaded, or overly moist. Dig down about three inches, and look through the thatch and roots to see if there are any small brown larvae present. The best time to check for crane fly is February through May when the eggs are hatching.

Crane Fly Damage

If larvae are present, now is the time to treat. Our current protocol for crane fly control is one to two applications (depending on severity of infestation) with a registered insecticide. These treatments are best done in wet weather so rainfall can drive the insecticide down into the root system.


If you are unsure that the damage you are seeing is from crane fly, feel free to call us. We will gladly come out and do a thorough inspection of your lawn and advise you on the best course of treatment.


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