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Best Fertilizer for St. Augustine Grass in South Florida

October 19, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Proper fertilization of your Palm Beach County St. Augustine grass is essential for healthy growth and strength. Fertilizer replenishes essential nutrients in your soil including: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which is what the NPK numbers represent on the label. These nutrients are your lawn’s food and ensure strong root growth, leading to a thicker and stronger lawn more resistant to disease and drought. It also helps prevent weed growth by reducing bald spots where weeds can gain a foothold.

St. Augustine grass has different nutrient requirements than other grasses. In addition to the proper NPK levels it may be recommended that calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and sulfur could also be beneficial for strong root growth. St. Augustine sod grass also does well with slow-release fertilizers which give out a steady supply of nutrients over time. But the best fertilizer for St. Augustine grass in South Florida will vary depending on your soils nutrient levels, so a soil test is needed to determine specific fertilization needs.

A Soil Test is the Single Best Way to Determine What Nutrients Your Soil is Rich With and Which Ones are Lacking

And make sure the lawn fertilizer you choose has 2% or less phosphorus content or you will be out of compliance with Florida law.

There are also many different organic fertilizer options for St. Augustine sod grasses that may work well depending on your lawn’s nutrient needs. Fish emulsion is an organic fertilizer option made from fish waste that is is rich in nitrogen, but many people find the smell of fish emulsion products not to their liking. And even with organic fertilizer options you still should have a soil test. If it already contains high levels of nitrogen, applying too much fish emulsion can cause nitrogen “burn” just like non-organic fertilizers.

Why not leave your St. Augustine lawn fertilization to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter, Florida lawn looking great with professional lawn fertilization service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn fertilization and weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Filed Under: Lawn Fertilization and Weed Control, Lawn Fertilization Service, Lawn Treatment Company Tagged With: Lawn Fertilization Tips, Professional Lawn Fertilization, Soil Testing, St. Augustine Sod

Is Home Perimeter Pest Control Enough in South Florida?

October 18, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Home perimeter pest control is a great way to reduce the likelihood of spiders, ants, roaches and other creepy crawlies from entering your home. It is your first line of defense and a highly effective method for preventing and reducing pest infestations in residential and commercial properties in Palm Beach County, Florida. However, you should be aware it is not always the solution to your particular pest problem and other treatment options may be needed depending on the severity and type of pest infestation you are dealing with.

In summary, home perimeter pest control is a great tool, but is most effective when used in combination with other pest control methods in South Florida.

Limitations of Home Perimeter Pest Control

  • Existing infestations already established in your home are not a good candidate for home perimeter pest control service. You will need an exterminator to enter your home and treat these infestations. Our company does not offer this service, but can recommend a licensed professional.
  • Termites are a unique pest that are not a good candidate for home perimeter pest control service. Termites can cause severe damage to your home and need to be addressed in a timely manner by a qualified professional. Our company does not offer this service, but can recommend a licensed professional.
  • Mosquitoes obviously can fly and while we can treat your lawn and landscaping for existing mosquitoes and their larvae, it is no guarantee a swarm of these blood-sucking pests won’t find their way onto your property from nearby breeding grounds.

Why not leave your pest control problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated state certified pest control company can keep your home’s lawn and perimeter pest free and looking great with complete professional home perimeter pest control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for spiders, ants and other pests for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Filed Under: Lawn Pest Control, Lawn Treatment Company Tagged With: Flea and Tick Control, Home Perimeter Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization and Pest Control, Lawn Pest Control, Lawn Treatment Palm Beach County, Spider Control

Fairy Ring Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention in South Florida

October 14, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Fairy ring disease is a very common lawn fungal disease in South Florida caused by an array of species of basidiomycete fungi, which includes mushrooms and shelf fungi. Fairy Ring disease affects literally all warm weather sod grasses, but Bermuda grass is much more susceptible to the fungi than St. Augustine sod grasses. Fairy ring disease is easily identifiable by the circular rings of mushrooms that seem to appear overnight on your Palm Beach County lawn or commercial property. Golf courses in South Florida are a popular target of fairy rings and give lawn crews a major headache. But there is no need to panic as fairy ring lawn disease rarely causes significant damage to residential lawns in Palm Beach County.

The best prevention for fairy rings is to maintain a healthy lawn with proper fertilization, irrigation and removing any excess buildup of thatch that may contribute to drainage issues. Aeration and testing of your soil can also be very beneficial if fairy rings are an ongoing problem. In order to properly grow, fairy rings need a supply of dead organic matter in the soil to feed on that can include old tree stumps. If the source of organic matter is not addressed, chances are fairy rings will return.

The fungi that causes fairy rings is usually spread by spores or infected soil, but also can travel to new lawns from infected lawn maintenance tools and equipment. Decontaminating lawn maintenance equipment after use on lawns with visible fairy rings can reduce this transference.

Some types of mushrooms in fairy rings including Chlorophyllum spp. are poisonous and need to be removed or destroyed if children or pets are present.

Will Fairy Ring Disease Go Away Without Treatment?

Yes! In most cases fairy ring disease will just disappear as the environmental conditions surrounding your lawn change.

Do Fungicides Work on Fairy Ring Disease?

Yes! Fairy ring disease is manageable with the use of the proper fungicides.

Why not leave your lawn fungus problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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Filed Under: Lawn Treatment Company, Preventing and Treating Lawn Diseases Tagged With: Fairy Ring Fungi, Lawn Diseases, Lawn Fertilization and Pest Control, Lawn Treatment Palm Beach County, Treating Lawn Diseases

Lawn Treatment for Brown Patch Disease

October 12, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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South Florida is known for its high humidity, which is one of the reasons brown patch fungus is the most common lawn diseases in Palm Beach County. Brown patch fungus, or brown patch disease as it is sometimes called, can be caused by numerous factors including poor soil drainage, too much irrigation, high humidity and more. Basically anything that traps moisture in your lawn long enough to start growing fungi can be the origin of brown patch disease, which is caused by rhizoctonia solani fungi. Left untreated, this fungus will rapidly spread and eventually cause severe damage to your South Florida sod grass.

A properly applied fungicide will help kill off brown patch and other fungi. And once your lawn has been treated with a fungicide, proper maintenance including aerating and dethatching can aid in preventing brown patch fungus from returning. Having irrigation that runs during the night could also be a problem because your lawn needs sunshine for proper evaporation.

Neem oil can be an effective natural way to solve your brown patch disease lawn problems. Neem oil is a natural fungicide that works well on small areas, however severe outbreaks will most likely need the aid of a chemical fungicide. Simply treat the spots by spraying the recommended amount of neem oil on them and repeat until the fungi have disappeared. But once again, you should address the cause to prevent brown patch fungus from returning.

Preventing Brown Patch Disease From Recurring

  • Check Soil for High Nitrogen Levels
  • Aerate & Dethatch to Allow Your Lawn to Breath
  • Run Irrigation in Morning Hours to Allow Evaporation
  • Make Sure Storm Drainage Systems are Fee of Debris

Our locally owned and operated lawn treatment company has experienced professionals that can help with lawn disease identification, prevention and treatment for your Palm Beach County residential or commercial lawn. We can keep your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter, Florida lawn lush, green and disease free no matter what type of sod you have. And remember, proper maintenance and regular fertilization creates a healthier, denser lawn that is more resistant to stress and disease.

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Filed Under: Lawn Treatment Company, Preventing and Treating Lawn Diseases Tagged With: Brown Patch Fungus, Lawn Diseases, South Florida Lawn Pest Control, Treating Lawn Diseases

Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention

October 10, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Pythium blight, also known as cottony blight and pythium root rot, is a common fungal lawn disease in South Florida caused by the Pythium spp. pathogen. Pythium blight outbreaks are directly related to the weather and it favors hot, humid environments that make Palm Beach County a perfect breeding ground for the fungi. Symptoms of this lawn disease usually first develop around grassy areas that are prone to hold water and not drain properly. Pythium blight outbreaks need to be addressed quickly as the fungi can rapidly spread and kill off large sections of your sod grass.

* The Pythium spp. pathogen that causes pythium blight is already present in the roots of your South Florida sod grass naturally. The fungi only become a problem when your lawn is under stress from excess irrigation or rainfall, poor drainage and extreme temperatures

Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Best Practices For Prevention

  • Improve Drainage in Your Soil
  • Have a Soil Amendment Done if Needed
  • Reduce Irrigation During Rainy Seasons
  • Don’t Irrigate at Night
  • Clean Lawn Mowers and Landscaping Tools to Prevent Cross Contamination

Does Pythium Blight Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, pythium blight will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and create large, unsightly patches of dead or dying sod grass. It can eventually kill of your entire lawn, so waiting to see if it goes away on its own will only cause a bigger problem for you and your lawn.

Do Fungicides Work on Pythium Blight?

Yes, pythium blight fungus can be managed with the use of the proper fungicides, but an accurate diagnosis is extremely important. Using a fungicide meant for other lawn fungal diseases probably won’t work on pythium. Use a fungicide that is specifically made for Pythium blight and if the problem reappears rotate fungicides to prevent resistance. And it is advised you treat areas that are adjacent to active outbreaks of pythium blight before the onset of systems occurs in new areas to protect the healthy turf grass you have.

Why not leave your pythium blight and other lawn fungal disease problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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Filed Under: Lawn Pest Control, Lawn Treatment Company, Preventing and Treating Lawn Diseases Tagged With: Lawn Diseases, Lawn Fertilization and Pest Control, Lawn Treatment Palm Beach County, Pythium Blight, Treating Lawn Diseases

How to Get Rid of Dollarweed in South Florida

October 10, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Dollarweed, also known as pennywort, are a very common broadleaf weed found in South Florida. Dollarweed thrives in the humid, wet lawns of Palm Beach County. These weeds grow close to the ground in your lawn and ornamental landscaping and can grow as big as a silver dollar, which is why it is called a dollar weed in the first place. Some people describe them as miniature lily pads.

Selective and non-selective herbicides are used to effectively control dollar weed in your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter, Florida lawn depending on the affected area. Selective herbicides will kill dollarweeds without harming St. Augustine and other sod grasses you want preserve. Non-selective herbicides like Roundup® will kill just about any grass or landscaping in touches, so be careful when using these products.

Selective Herbicides Are the Best Way to Remove Dollarweed in South Florida Without Harming St. Augustine Grass and Other Plants

Why not leave your dollarweed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How to Get Rid of Florida Pusley Weeds?

October 10, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Florida pusley is one of the most prevalent and tenacious weeds in South Florida and can rapidly take over bare spots in your Palm Beach County lawn. Florida pusley is also called Florida snow or Mexican clover because of their bright white flowers that cover large tracts of your lawn. The seeds they put off are quickly dispersed and will soon become yet another problem.

Small infestations of Florida Pusley can be pulled by hand if you are up to the task, but larger infestations will need the proper post-emergent herbicide applied if you want to remove it. But remember that if you have St. Augustine sod grass you will find your options limited. When opting for a herbicide to control Florida pusley, make sure and follow the directions properly.

A pre-emergent herbicide is the best way to control future Florida pusley infestations in your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn. A pre-emergent herbicide will reduce the number of seeds that can grow into future adult Florida pusley weeds. You can probably use the same same pre-emergent herbicide as you do for dandelions because they are both in the same broadleaf weed family.

Pre-emergent Herbicides are the Best Prevention for Florida Pusley Weeds in South Florida

Herbicides like Roundup® will kill just about everything green in your lawn, so be careful when using this product as it will damage your sod grass and ornamental landscaping plants as well.

Florida pusley weeds also compete with your lawn’s natural sod grass for nutrients and irrigation, so once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for Florida pusley to take root in the first place. Professional fertilization service and pest control combined with weed control is the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn in Palm Beach County.

Why not leave your Florida pusley weed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How Do I Get Rid of Weeds Without Killing St. Augustine Grass?

October 10, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Weeds are just unwanted plants that are trying to compete for the same nutrients, sunlight and irrigation as your St. Augustine grass lawn is. Controlling weeds without killing your beautiful South Florida lawn is the tricky part. When healthy, St. Augustine grass is by nature very dense which helps push out competing flora species, but as any Palm Beach County lawn owner can testify weeds can and do still spread throughout St. Augustine grass lawns year round.

Yet because St. Augustine grass has a low tolerance for many common herbicides, it is recommended that you try a post-emergent product containing Atrazine to keep unwanted adult weeds in check in your St. Augustine grass lawn. You can safely pull small patches of weeds by hand, but that can become a big job depending on your lawn size and infestation.

Using Pre-Emergent Herbicide Weed Control in St. Augustine Grass Lawns

Pre-emergent herbicides are used on young weeds before the seeds germinate, thus preventing the weeds from growing and multiplying over your St. Augustine lawn. Unfortunately there is no pre-emergent herbicide that works on all types of weeds.

The best way to keep your St. Augustine grass lawn looking its best and weed free is to combine proper fertilization application with a pre-emergent herbicide. This combination will keep the St. Augustine grass dense and leave little room for unwanted vegetation to grow in the first place while preventing new weeds from growing.

Why not leave your weed control problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with professional lawn fertilization and weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn fertilization and weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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