subject: Best Garden Pest Control Through Proper Care [print this page] Healthy lawns are less susceptible to pest damage. Good lawn care is highly recognized for managing pest.
Check your lawn regularly.
Regular inspection of the lawn makes it possible to detect pests and other problems early.
Identification of the pest or problem:
Make sure pest problems are correctly identified.
Plant damage may not be caused by pests. Plants can be injured by poor growing conditions, improper maintenance, road salt or dog urine.
Beneficial insects may be mistaken for pests.
Knowing about the pest and its life cycle will help you decide if and when to take action and how to prevent further problems.
Use of a variety of tactics as necessary to deal with pest problem:
Recurring pest problems are often a sign that lawn care practices need to change.
These changes can include:
Correcting drainage or fertility problems
Adding lime
Increasing mowing height
Removing thatch
Evaluation of the results and adjustment to lawn care practices as needed. Keep the blades on your lawn mower sharp and cut your turf at a mowing height appropriate for the type of lawn grass to minimize depletion of food reserves needed to outgrow insect injury. Mowing frequency and height depend on grass species, season, and the particular use of that lawn. Cool-season lawns have suggested mowing heights of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches, while warm-season lawns should be mowed to a height of 3/4 to 1 inch. No more than one-third of the grass height should be removed at one time.
Lawns also benefit from aeration. To increase water penetration and reduce soil compaction, periodically remove soil plugs using hollow tines. Thatch, which is the layer of undecomposed organic material on the soil surface, can build up and result in poor water, fertilizer, and air penetration.
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