How Mosquito Biology Affects Pest Treatment Around Your Home
Killing or repelling mosquitoes is more than just a swat or a spray away. Through spring, summer, and fall, these pests represent an ever-present nuisance. This irritation is one thing when you’re out on a camping trip. Out in the wilderness, it’s hard to blame mosquitoes for frequenting their common stomping grounds: However, dealing with mosquitoes every day in your own yard is another thing altogether. Itchy bug bites are reason enough to want a mosquito-free yard, but there’s also the worry of mosquito-borne illnesses for you, your family, and your pets. Many households who want to clear out […]
How to Rejuvenate Your Lawn in Late Summer and Prep for Fall
Scorching heat. Severe drought. It’s not Mad Max; it’s now. For much of the country, anyway. The heat has many lawns looking, shall we say, crispy. Even if your climate has been status quo, lawns need as much care as ever to hold up through the end of the season. So whether your summer’s been typical, dry as bone, or somewhere in between, let’s look at how to care for the grass as fall approaches. Lawn Care for a Typical Summer Generally, from September into October, lawn care means: Mowing the grass high about once a week. The ideal grass […]