PEST CONTROL NEWSLETTER MAY 2011
WATERING
The St. Johns water management district would like all of us to water 2 times a week (think two). I think we should all try to water 2 times per week. But please keep an eye out for dryness. Make sure you are watering 3/4 of and inch to 1 inch every time you water. Deep watering 2 times a week is much better for the lawn than shallow watering 4-5 times per week.
TIPS ON WATERING
Spray heads zones should water 20-30 minutes, rotor heads 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you see dry areas take care of them right away. Chinch bugs will gravitate to dry areas. The grass will die after a couple of weeks with no water.
Please check your irrigation before calling us, 99% of all brown spots in the month of April were due to lack of water. Don’t forget about the tuna fish or cat food can test. Put the cans all over your yard, in the dry areas and the green areas. If there is a difference in how much water is in the cans you need more water in that area. Also check the dryness of the soil under the grass if the soil is real dry (sandy no moisture) you need more water in that area.
INSECTS
May is when insects will start attacking the lawns. Mole crickets & chinch bugs being our biggest concern. Mole crickets are attracted to light and swarm in April and May. So if possible try to run your outdoor lighting only when necessary. Chinch bugs like it hot & dry so please water your dry areas.
MAY SERVICE
We will be treating your lawn with an insecticide & liquid fertilization.
SCHEDULE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR
WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
May ~ thru August~ Insecticide October ~ Herbicide Treatment
application on turf November ~ Inspection
September ~ Granular Fertilizer December ~ Inspection
