In Utah, lawns tend to go dormant in the summer months because of the heat. High heats put stress on the lawn, making summer the ideal time for grubs to munch on roots, diseases to attack grass blades, and weeds to move into thinning, yellow patches. To make matters worse, we’re currently in the middle
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Mosquitoes are one of the most irritating pests, but they’re also one of the deadliest. Some species of mosquito carry potentially dangerous diseases like dengue fever, malaria, West Nile virus, and zika virus that spread through their bites. While many of these diseases are not a problem in Utah, you’ll probably still want to know
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Do you struggle to keep the Kentucky bluegrass in your lawn green in the summer months? Are you seeing what looks like lighter-colored, delicate little weeds growing in your lawn? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this post will help you learn more about your lawn and how to take care of
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Maple trees suffer from a variety of problems. They most commonly suffer from the following: Anthracnose Aphids Iron chlorosis Leaf spot Root rot Scale Sunscald Verticillium wilt Learn how to prevent these diseases and how to treat them if your tree is already struggling. Anthracnose Anthracnose is a leaf disease caused by various types of
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Are tiny red bugs taking over your home? Clover mites (or lawn mites) are invading homes in full force this year, and they can be hard to get rid of. Learn how to repel these little pests in this post. Introduction to Clover Mites (Lawn Mites) Clover mites are pesky little arachnids that invade in
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Are you wondering how to properly care for your tree? Or how to protect it from physical damage? Trees can easily be damaged by abrupt temperature changes, incorrect watering, and more. Learn how to prevent injury to your tree and what you can do to strengthen and properly care for your tree—even after it has
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Our story begins in the 1970s, when the pest control company Bryce Stewart worked for went out of business, leaving him to search for new opportunities. Unsure where to go next, Bryce talked with his wife, LaVaun, about creating their own pest control company. An accountant and entrepreneur herself, LaVaun was unsure about the idea
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The phrase “don’t let the bed bugs bite” takes on a whole new meaning when you really have bed bugs. All you want is a peaceful sleep without the threat of bug bites, but bed bugs are hard to kill and can reproduce very quickly. Here’s how to identify if you have a bed bug
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Thanksgiving is coming up soon, so people are giving thanks, but one thing we’re not thankful for is cockroaches. If you’ve tried to get rid of cockroaches before, you know how resilient they are. We’ll explain how you can prevent cockroaches from moving in and how to get rid of them if they’re already sharing
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It’s the season for bees and wasps! Unless you’re a beekeeper, you probably don’t want anything to do with them. For good reason too—those stings hurt! This year learn the differences between bees and wasps so you know who to call to get rid of them. Jump to a Section: Honeybees Paper Wasps Bald-faced Hornets
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