Taking care of your lawn is a great way to be a considerate neighbor, as well as increase your property value. When you are establishing a new landscape, you should take time to learn about regionally integrated pest management methods to help you keep your lawn beautiful all year long.

A simple way to build a pest-resistant landscape is by selecting pest-resistant turfgrass. For many years, grass breeders have focused on only looks for breeding, leaving pest resistance as a secondary characteristic. Instead of focusing on just appearances, breeders are now working hard to create cultivars that are made to resist a variety of pests, such as chinch bugs and nematodes. Before you select new grass for your home, you should research what pests are prevalent and see if there is a type of cultivar that is resistant to your area pests and is right for your landscape.

Pest control is a crucial part of any landscape maintenance process. Southern Green provides exceptional lawn pest control in Tampa, FL, as well as Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando. Contact us today at (904) 726-0880 to ask about our pest control services and make an appointment to meet with a specialist. We can help you with mosquitos, spiders, ants, and more.

Dealing with mosquitos in Florida can be very frustrating. Whether you are an individual with a small piece of land or part of a large family on multiple acres, you may have to deal with a mosquito infestation.

Did you know that mosquitos are the deadliest creatures on the planet? The mosquito is probably best known for the itchy bite it leaves behind, but these creatures are far more dangerous than they seem.  Mosquitos are known for causing outbreaks of many diseases including dengue fever, West Nile Virus, yellow fever, and other diseases that have killed people all over the world. The more mosquitos there are around your property, the higher the risk of spreading disease. If someone in or near your home has a weakened immune system or is chronically sick, a mosquito bite can cause serious complications.

When you notice a lot of mosquitos around your home, trust the team at Southern Green to assist you. We provide lawn pest control in Tampa, FL, as well as Jacksonville, Orlando, and South Florida. Our team of specialists has been working in this area for many years.  We know how to eliminate mosquitos. You can trust our staff to come to your location and put a stop to these pesky and problematic creatures.

Caring for your lawn and fighting pests or weeds is hard. You should make a game plan so you are prepared for the issues you face. Here are some planning tips for any homeowner:

• Monitor Patterns – Whether you are looking at what happens with the rain, temperatures, or humidity, you should be paying attention to climatic conditions. These records can help you plan for issues that may happen and fight against problems that may lead to pest infestations, weeds, and other troublesome lawn issues.
• Use Pesticides When Necessary – As a conscious and dedicated homeowner, you know that using pesticides can be harmful to your property. Using pesticides themselves is not the issue, the problem is that you need to make sure that you use these pesticides sparingly so that your lawn does not rely on pesticides to fight weeds, pest infestation, and more.
• Keep Personal Records – Having records on what you have done to your lawn and paying attention to the records over the years allows you to understand what your lawn will do in the future. This means that you can prepare for things that happen specifically to your landscape every month and will have the knowledge you need to make the right moves.

When it comes to lawn care, you can rest assured the team at Southern Green will assist you. Our business provides lawn pest control in Tampa, FL, as well as Jacksonville, Orlando, and South Florida.

Starting an integrated pest management strategy means finding the most logical ways to stop pests from infesting your landscape. There are many different IPM control tactics you can take that cover cultural, biological, and chemical strategies. Amongst these options is using pest-free propagating material.

Perhaps the easiest method of preventing pest infestation, pest-free propagating material is the perfect way to fight pests in your landscape. This is material, such as seeds, sprigs, and sod, which is completely free of pests. The state of Florida has a program to certify these materials.  Each bag of seed must include purity and germination percentage information, as well as info about weeds. If you are installing grass from sprigs or sod, you should take the time to check it for weeds, fire ants, or any other pests. You can also ask to see the results from a nematode assay of the planting material. Any business that values their clientele will have this information handy for your review.

When you need further assistance with pests or are interested in starting your own IMP plan, you can rest assured that the team at Southern Green will help you. Our business provides lawn pest control in Tampa, Florida, as well as Jacksonville, Orlando, and Miami.