A professional lawn treatment specialist can usually diagnose your South Florida lawn problems by checking for lawn pests, unusual discoloration, fungi and diseases, or even deficient irrigation problems via a simple visual inspection and possibly a soil test. In extreme situations, a soil sample may need to be sent to The University of Florida for further review.
South Florida lawn problems can be caused by a variety of different issues from something as simple as improper irrigation to something as complex as sugarcane mosaic virus, so getting the proper diagnoses can mean the difference between a simple fungicide application to a complete removal and replacement of your sod grass. Lawn pests, drought damage, fertilizer deficiencies and lawn diseases all can cause your lawn to appear to be under attack, but understanding the root cause of your problem early can save you a lot of money down the road. Our Palm Beach County professional lawn treatment technicians have the knowledge to detect the signs of lawn pest problems, lawn diseases other possible lawn problems before they become overwhelming.
Symptoms of Possible Lawn Disease
- Does your lawn have unusual spots or lesions on the sod grass blades?
- Does your lawn have repetitive spots covering the turf grass area?
- Does your lawn have patches of discoloration for no apparent reason?
- Does your lawn have seem to be covered in baby powder?
Lawn diseases are commonly overlooked because they are easily mistaken with other lawn problems such as chinch bug damage or drought. A lawn treatment professional should be able to catch lawn diseases at an early stage before it becomes too late to repair the damage caused by them.
*A viral infection like sugarcane mosaic virus can’t be treated with fungicides and can be devastating to Palm Beach County lawns. In severe cases it may kill the entire lawn, which is called LVN or lethal viral necrosis. Beware of any lawn treatment company that says they can cure sugarcane mosaic virus. Also, it may be necessary for us to send a soil sample to The University of Florida to positively identify sugarcane mosaic virus.
The best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful South Florida lawn is with the proper combination of fertilization, weed control and pest control. Add in adequate irrigation, disease management and lawn maintenance and you should be enjoying a beautiful, lush, green lawn year-round.
Why not leave your lawn treatment problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional lawn fertilization and pest 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.
Eco-Friendly and Pet Safe Lawn Fertilization & Pesticide Products Available
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.
How to Get Rid of Chickweed in South Florida
Chickweed, scientifically known as Stellaria media, is a common broadleaf weed in South Florida that if not eradicated can damage your lawn. Chickweed has the distinction of being one of the most widespread weeds in the world. Left alone, chickweed will branch out and form dense, close-to-the-ground, carpets of the noxious weed. If possible, it is best to remove chickweed before it flowers and spreads its seeds into the wind to cause more infestation. It is easily removed by hand in small, affected areas, but once it has spread to large areas an herbicide will probably need to applied. As with most weeds, when removing chickweed by hand try to remove the entire root or regrowth is only a matter of time.
A proper pre-emergent herbicide is the best way to control future chickweed 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 chickweed.
Pre-emergent Herbicides are the Best Prevention for Chickweed in South Florida
Using Roundup® will kill just about everything green, so be careful when using this product as it will damage your lawn and ornamental landscaping plants as well.
Chickweed, like other weeds, will compete with your lawn’s sod grass for nutrients and irrigation, so once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for chickweed 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 chickweed 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.
What Pest is Killing My Palm Beach County Grass?
What pest is killing your Palm Beach County lawn? It could be as simple as an infestation of chinch bugs or as complex as a viral infection like sugarcane mosaic virus. Lawn pests, drought damage, fertilizer deficiencies and lawn diseases all can cause your lawn to appear to be under attack.
Lawn pests cause millions of dollars of damage to sod grasses each year in Palm Beach County. Some of the most common lawn pests in our area include: chinch bugs, cutworms, fall armyworms, grub worms, billbugs, mealybugs, mole crickets and sod webworms. The good news is that most lawn pests are easily controlled with the proper pesticide application.
A lawn disease might be the culprit. Lawn diseases can be devastating to Palm Beach County sod grasses and in severe cases it may be necessary to dig up the old grass and replace it with new sod. Lawn diseases are caused by untreated pathogens living in your lawn. In Palm Beach County, the majority of lawn diseases are caused by a fungus that can easily be treated by a professional.
Controlling Lawn Pests & Diseases in Palm Beach County
- Regular inspections of your lawn and landscaping can help identify problems early
- Keep your lawn healthy and strong with proper irrigation & fertilization
- Identify the lawn pest or disease attacking your lawn
- Soil testing can help identify diseases before they ruin you lawn
- Use appropriate pesticides and targeted treatments that won’t further damage your sod grass
- Get professional help from a licensed pest control company that specializes in treating lawns
Using a licensed professional to control lawn pests will give you peace of mind that the job is being done correctly and ensure superior results. We are a state certified pest control company that has been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for lawn pests, diseases and more for decades and have the expertise to get the job done right the first time at a price that won’t break your budget.
Eco-Friendly and Pet Safe Lawn Pesticide Products Available
We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn pest control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.
Is Lawn Pest Control Worth the Money in Palm Beach County?
Is professional lawn pest control worth the money in Palm Beach County? It really depends on your situation, but if you are paying for a monthly exterminator then why wouldn’t you want to eliminate the pest control problem before it came into your house in the first place? The best thing about lawn pest control is if when it is done right, it feels like a waste of money because you don’t see the insects or the damage they cause in the first place.
First of all, the ants and spiders that get into your home and cause you problems more than likely came into your home from your yard. When your lawn and ornamental landscaping is free of insects and pests, then there are limited ways for them to get inside where they bother you most.
Secondly, lawn pests cause millions of dollars of damage to sod grasses, landscaping plants and trees each year in Palm Beach County. Just one mature coconut palm tree costs more money to replace than it costs to treat your trees for spiraling whiteflies that can kill them.
When Done Properly, Lawn Pest Control Feels Like a Waste Because You Don’t See the Insects or Damage They Cause
We are a state certified pest control company that has trained pesticide professionals that have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns and ornamental landscaping for lawn pests for decades and have the expertise to get the job done right the first time at a price you can afford. Using a licensed professional to control lawn pests will give you peace of mind that the job is being done correctly and ensure superior results.
Eco-Friendly and Pet Safe Lawn Pesticide Products Available
We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn pest control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.
What is the Best Treatment for a South Florida Lawn?
With its tropical climate and plentiful rainfall, South Florida has ideal conditions for growing many things…including a beautiful lawn. But Palm Beach County is also home to many lawn pests and the same conditions that can make your lawn thrive are also ideal for weeds to flourish. So what is the best treatment to keep your lawn lush and green while keeping unwanted weeds and pests from ruining your sod grass?
Tips For a Beautiful Palm Beach County Florida Lawn
- Pick the Right Sod Grass – Sod grasses including St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bahia, and Bermuda are all popular choices and thrive in Palm Beach County, Florida, but there are many subtle differences in pest tolerance, disease tolerance, drought tolerance and fertilization requirements. And if St. Augustine sod grass is a requirement in your community look into a variety that is resistant to Sugarcane Mosaic Virus like Palmetto type St. Augustine sod.
- Irrigation – Even though the sunshine state gets plenty of rainfall each year, proper irrigation is an important step in maintaining a healthy South Florida lawn. To encourage strong root growth, it is advised to use plentiful infrequent watering over frequent light watering.
- Lawn Fertilization – Proper fertilization is crucial to feed your Palm Beach County lawn essential nutrients that may be missing in the sandy soil of South Florida.
- Soil Testing – The only way to properly understand what nutrients are lacking in your soil is to perform a soil test. Soil tests can also detect diseases that can’t be determined by the naked eye
- Weed Control – Weeds crowd out the desirable sod grass and can spread seeds that will quickly multiply if left unchecked. A quality pre-emergent herbicide should be applied to prevent weeds from multiplying while post-emergent can be used carefully on existing weeds.
- Pest Control – Palm Beach County is home to many lawn and landscaping pests that cause millions of dollars in damage a year in damage to sod grasses. Most of these pests can be easily treated, but early detection is essential to limit loss. A professional lawn pest control company can manage any problems too big for you to handle on your own.
In summary, the best treatment for your South Florida lawn is a combination of proper fertilization, weed control and pest control. Combined with proper irrigation, disease management and lawn maintenance, these simple things will give you a beautiful, lush, green lawn that you can enjoy year-round.
Why not leave your lawn treatment problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional lawn fertilization and pest 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.
Year Round Lawn Treatment & Pest Control Spraying South Florida
This is South Florida and lawn and landscape pests don’t take the winters off. Your lawn and ornamental landscaping will go through some changes during the South Florida seasons and St. Augustine sod grass does go into hibernation when it is consistently below 65 degrees, but for the most part they don’t stop growing. And the southern chinch bug, the pest that just loves to make a meal out of your St. Augustine sod grass, is active year-round in South Florida. They might prefer the sunny, warm weather of summer, but they can still cause major damage year-round.
Many Outdoor Lawn Pests are Active Year-Round in Palm Beach County Including:
Lawn fungus and the diseases caused by them are active year-round too. So while you may be used to trading in the gardening equipment for a snow shovel up north, in South Florida you need to keep your lawn treatment up year-round.
Our lawn and ornamental landscape pest control company has trained pesticide professionals that have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns and landscaping for chinch bugs and other pests for decades and have the expertise to get the job done correctly. Using a licensed professional to control lawn pests will give you peace of mind that the job is being done correctly and ensure superior results.
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The tropical climate of South Florida is tough on your lawn and ornamental landscaping, but for over twenty five years our locally owned and operated pest control company has been keeping the residential and commercial lawns and landscaping of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities pest free.
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What is the Disease Killing Floratam Grass in South Florida?
Lethal viral necrosis, also known as LVN, which is brought on by the sugarcane mosaic virus can kill an entire Floratam sod grass lawn within a few years of infection. Sugarcane mosaic virus is caused by a pathogen and has been known to be transmitted from one lawn to another by infected lawn maintenance equipment. Floratam has been one of the top varieties of St. Augustine sod grass since the early 1970s and is widely used in Palm Beach County lawns, but unfortunately Floratam is particularly vulnerable to this virus. Bermudagrass and bahiagrass are also susceptible, but to a lesser extent.
There is Currently No Known Cure for Sugarcane Mosaic Virus
Floratam is a variety of St. Augustine grass that is extremely popular for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida lawns. But there are other choices when it comes to St. Augustine sod grasses. Palmetto and bitterblue are both varieties of St. Augustine grass that are more resistant to sugarcane mosaic virus and make a fine choice to replace Floratam. The state of Florida even suggests using Palmetto type St. Augustine sod for this very reason.
If St. Augustine sod isn’t a requirement in your Palm Beach County community, Zoysiagrass might also be a good choice as it does not seem to be susceptible to virus.
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For over twenty five years our locally owned and operated company has been providing professional lawn disease treatment and fungus control keeping the residential and commercial lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and disease free.
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I Can Fertilize My Own South Florida Lawn, Why Should I Hire a Professional?
Considering fertilizing your own Palm Beach County lawn? It can save you money, but there are many benefits to having a licensed professional do it for you. South Florida’s climate is tough on lawns and proper fertilization, pest control and disease detection are critical in maintaining the density and health of your lawn. Our trained experts understand where to apply spray or granular fertilizer to maximize replenishing the nutrients into your lawn and ornamental landscaping where it will grow stronger roots, and become more resistant to pest and diseases.
The lawn fertilization experts at or company know which fertilizers will deliver the best results for your particular South Florida lawn and the best time to apply them for maximum results. They have years of experience in detecting lawn pest infestations and diseases before they overwhelm your lawn. And they have access to state of the art equipment and spray trucks to make doing the job right easier and faster.
Keep in mind that just because a professional lawn fertilization service is a well-known national company you recognize doesn’t necessarily mean the person that shows up at your house will be an expert. With our locally owned and operated company you get decades of combined experience in the use of proper lawn and landscape fertilizers and pesticides and we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Having a beautiful lawn doesn’t just add curb appeal to you Palm Beach County home. Some HOAs and towns will fine you for dead and unsightly sod.
Sure, you can fertilize your own lawn, we are here to make your life easier.