Protecting Your Lawn Against Troublesome Insects

Here is how to keep your lawn safe against problematic insects.

Your lawn likely has plenty of critters that make it their home. While some of these critters are perfectly harmless, and sometimes even beneficial to have around, others can be more problematic. Insects like sod webworms, chinch bugs, and grubs can compromise the health of your grass. This means that it’s important to take protective measures against these pests so that your grass can stay healthy. Here is how to keep your lawn safe against problematic insects.

Keep Your Grass Healthy

When combatting troublesome insects on your lawn, it all begins with having healthy grass. Make sure to mow and water the grass regularly, while applying fertilizer to keep the grass thick while it’s growing. This makes it more difficult for insects to get themselves established in your lawn.

Cut Down on Thatch Build-Up

Thatch is a layer of dead grass that piles up on the surface of your lawn. To make sure that thatch doesn’t get out of control, you’ll want to get some aerating or dethatching done for your yard. Aeration is a good choice because it also helps improve the drainage capabilities of your soil, while improving root health as well. These factors make your lawn less appealing to these bothersome insects.

Apply Natural Repellents

Some natural substances and plants are able to repel insects without causing any damage to your lawn. These include lavender and marigolds, and they’re great for deterring bothersome insects from your yard. If you want to go a step further, take some neem oil, or a solution of water and garlic, and apply it to your lawn to repel unwanted pests.

Make Sure Your Lawn Remains Clean

A clean lawn does wonders for keeping unwanted insects away. Unfortunately, there are all kinds of debris that can get into your yard. This debris includes overgrown grass, wood piles, and fallen leaves. All of these types of debris can be used to shelter different insects that you might not want to have around. By keeping your yard clean, you take shelter away from these insects, which will incentivize them to leave your yard.

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