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Mosquito Control for the Yard, Garden and Pond

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance: their whine is irritating and their bites are itchy. But mosquitoes can also be dangerous: many carry nasty diseases such as West Nile Virus, Zika Virus and Equine Encephalitis, as well as dog and cat Heartworm Disease. In years when we receive above average rainfall, mosquito...

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Beneficial Nematodes – Garden & Lawn Pest Control

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

What are they? Beneficial Nematodes are very small worms found naturally in our soil and other habitats and they remain effective for about two years. For the average homeowner, or organic gardener, Beneficial Nematodes offer the greatest value when it comes to biological control due to the wide variety of...

Got Grubs?

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Understand the life cycle of grubs and you’ll know if you have a problem, treatment type and application time. The white grub is the larval form of a scarab beetle, such as the European chafer or Japanese beetle. Grubs feed on plant roots, the damage is apparent when the turf...

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