PEST CONTROL NEWS LETTER OCTOBER 2011
September
In September we applied a granular fertilizer (24-0-11), it is an important application for several reasons. #1. The obvious reason is to make the grass green. #2. The last number (8) will help with root growth & make the grass handle the winter stress better. #3. It is also important to make sure the grass is healthy before we apply our herbicide. If the grass in not healthy the herbicide may effect the grass in an adverse way.
October
In October we will be able to apply a complete herbicide to all lawns. Please be patient, normally in October you will see more weeds than any other time of the year due to the rainy season, high humidity, & hot temperatures (this year was above normal temperatures). We were not able to spot treat for weeds in the summer due to such hot temperatures, but fear not we should get good control in October. It usually takes 2-3 weeks to see results after you receive your herbicide application.
Also in October we will add an insecticide to the mix. This will help finish off the chinch bugs and help with sod web worms. I have been receiving calls on sob web worms, but I have only seen the little brownish moth which will leave eggs. The eggs will hatch into larva, and the larva is what causes the damage. They are hard to find because they are nocturnal feeders the damaged areas will look like the grass was mowed to short. Remember the moths are not causing the damage; the larva is what eats the grass. Our October treatment should take care of most sob web worm problems.
IRRIGATION
Normally for October you should run your irrigation 1-2 days per week. Although usually in October mother nature helps out with rain, so irrigation may not be necessary. Remember day light saving ends November 6Th and watering restrictions require watering only one day a week.
SCHEDULE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
October ~ Herbicide Treatment
November ~ Inspection December ~ Inspection
