Yard Defense Program: Florida’s Trusted Pest Control Defense and Bug Management
Our beautiful South Florida lawns enrich our lives in ways that go beyond their attractiveness. They serve as playgrounds for our children, gathering spots for occasions with family and friends, and shelter for a long list of organisms that contribute to a healthy environment.
Keeping your lawn green and vibrant takes more than setting out a sprinkler every few days. Like any vital resource, lawns need a regular maintenance regimen that considers how your yard pest control needs change with each season. Lack of appropriate upkeep can leave your landscape withered and plagued with biting insects, fungus, and diseases. It is essential to consider the following:
- When’s the best time to water? And how much watering does your grass need?
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When should you fertilize? What’s the best way to apply it? And what’s the best type of fertilizer for your lawn?
- How do I eliminate the pesky bugs without killing the ones that help keep the lawn healthy?
Finding the answer to these and many other lawn-related questions requires more than a cursory web search or an over-the-fence discussion with neighbors. Do you really want to leave the health and beauty of your lawn to your best educated guess?
Now consider the benefits of a time-tested and affordable pest control defense strategy designed specifically for the needs of South Florida’s lawns. Nozzle Nolen’s Yard Defense Program applies the company’s 70-plus years of experience in our region to protect your turf, ornamental plants and bushes, and palm trees from the insects and diseases that threaten their health.
How the Yard Pest Control Program Benefits South Florida Homeowners
Even a small infestation of some lawn-destroying bugs can leave your lawn in dire need of repair. These are among the insect pests that invade Florida lawns:
- Chinch bugs feed in groups, causing dead patches in lawns that continue to grow larger. In South Florida, chinch bugs are most active from March to November.
- Sod webworms attack turf grasses in the warm season and are commonly found in newly laid sod and lawns, as well as athletic fields and golf courses.
- Billbugs are black beetles that prefer zoysiagrass and bermudagrass. They are most active in the spring and fall.
- Fall armyworms and grass loopers are active in spring, summer, and fall. They feed during the day and often return to feed at the same time and location.
- Ground pearls suck fluids from the roots of various types of grass, and while they are more common in Northern Florida, they also inhabit lawns in our region
- Mole crickets feed on turfgrasses as well as pastures and vegetable seedlings. Nymphs and adults favor grass roots and blades, feeding at night during warm weather. They are most active following rain or irrigation.
- White grubs are immature scarab beetles that destroy grass roots, causing irregular brown patches to appear on lawns.
Nozzle Nolen’s Yard Defense Program focuses on keeping these and other lawn pests at bay before they can do any damage. Our integrated pest management (IPM) approach ensures that lawn treatments are effective and safe for your family, your pets, and the environment.
The Yard Defense Program applies insecticide to your lawn every other month. It also treats ornamentals and trees for insects if needed, excluding hedges and fruit trees. The program doesn’t guarantee against fire/big-headed ants, fleas, or ticks, but an add-on service is available to prevent these pests from invading your lawn.
For top-flight lawn protection, Nozzle Nolen’s Green Medal Pro service features a monthly lawn inspection that includes any required treatments and weed removal, as well as advice from our lawn-care experts on how to keep your yard in tip-top shape. In addition, green Medal Pro covers seasonal fertilizer treatments, fungal abatement, and weed control.
Getting Started With Nozzle Nolen
If you’ve got questions about your lawn or other landscaping, give Nozzle Nolen a call and talk to one of our lawn care experts. You can also sign up for a free lawn evaluation to get the low-down on your lawn’s current condition and how Nozzle Nolen can help make it look its best.
Nozzle Nolen has provided expert yard pest control and lawn care services to Florida homeowners for more than 70 years. If your lawn is showing signs of insect damage or general wear and tear, call us at 800.226.6536 or Contact Us. We look forward to serving you.
