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3. While "grasshopper" might be the first insect that comes to
mind when thinking of pests that threaten lawns, there are
a surprising number of insects that can put them in peril.

4. Read on to learn more about your lawn's .

5. THE PROBLEM OFTEN
ISN'T ADULT INSECTS

6. Very few adult insects actually eat
the grass found on most lawns.
However, their offspring are
another story.

7. Insects go through several
different distinct life stages. While
in the grub like larva stage, many
insect species feed on the roots
and young leaves of grass plants.

8. Adult insects often find grass
blades convenient places to lay
eggs as well.
This adult egg laying usually
occurs in the fall, allowing the
eggs to overwinter.

9. Larvae lawn feeding generally
begins in the late spring.
Because these hungry "babies" do
much damage to plant root
systems, damaged lawns can't use
them to draw in water.

10. If homeowners are noticing
suspicious patches of dead or
yellowish grass that doesn't seem
to be helped by any amount of
watering, they should suspect
one of the following culprits.

11. BILLBUGS

12. This is a type of insect known as a weevil, with a long,
thin snout, and a gray or brown body.

13. Billbug larva can do thousands of dollars of damage to
corn crops. But they're perfectly happy to burrow into
grass stems and destroy entire lawns as well.

14. Adult billbugs can often be seen on the move in the fall,
looking for leaves or grass thatch to overwinter and lay
eggs in. The white larva is visible in the spring.

15. CHINCH BUGS

16. An insect that does feed on lawns
as an adult, the chinch bug has a
specially adapted mouth that can
pierce grass stems and suck
moisture from them.

17. While chinch bug species prefer
grains, they'll happily make do
with lawns. They especially prefer
the grass types known as turf, such
as Kentucky bluegrass.

18. These tiny bugs are less than an
inch long. Adults are white with
brown or black wings, while
juveniles have orange stripes.

19. Chinch bug attacks most
commonly occur in June and July,
and these pests like dry,
sunny lawns.
Symptoms of their presence
includes yellow and brown grass.

20. Chinch bugs inject plants with
toxins while feeding, so lawns
often don't recover after watering.
Adults begin looking for leaf litter
and roadsides to overwinter in
the fall.

21. WHITE GRUBS

22. This is the common name of
the larva of various beetle
species, primarily May, June,
and Japanese beetles.

23. While the adults do feed on and
damage ornamental plants, the
greater damage is done by the
larva, which emerge in late spring
and feed on and destroy grass
root systems.

24. TREATMENT

25. Homeowners can protect lawns
with regular watering and
removing excessive leaf litter
and thatch from them.

26. But to insure the safety of lawns
from the many insect species
that prey on them, professional
assistance is invaluable.

27. These experts can aerate and
inspect soil and remove
nesting litter.
They can also safely apply
insecticides, pesticides, and
natural treatments when
appropriate.

28. With such help, homeowners can
be assured that both their lawns
and the environment will be
around to enjoy for years to come.

29. Custom Weed & Pest Control
has been in business since
1989, serving the greater
Phoenix metro area for both
residential and commercial.

30. We offer organic, natural and
chemical pest control,
customizing our service to
your specific needs.

31. VISIT SITE
http://wekillweeds.com

32. CUSTOM WEED & PEST CONTROL
Address: Phoenix AZ 85044
Phone: 602-956-3844
Fax: 623-376-7743
Email: info@wekillweeds.com