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Treating Lawn Diseases

Are All Lawn Treatment Companies the Same?

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

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No, not all lawn treatment companies in South Florida are the same. Just because someone can cut your lawn and trim your hedges, does not make them an expert in fertilization and pesticide applications. First and foremost, you should make sure your lawn treatment company is properly licensed and insured. In the State of Florida, the company must have a Florida-certified operator on staff full-time in charge of the pest control operations. Furthermore, the operator must be certified in all the categories in which the business conducts operations.

There are separate certifications for:

  • General Household Pest and Rodent Control
  • Termite and Other Wood-Destroying Organisms Control
  • Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control
  • Fumigation

The majority of the chemicals for weed control, pest control, fungus control and disease control that a professional lawn treatment company uses are not available off the shelf at a big box store. The primary difference is potency and regular landscapers and the general public do not have the proper license to purchase and apply these professional-grade fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

A professional lawn treatment technician should be trained to notice the first signs of possible problems like disease and pests before the problem gets out of hand. It is much easier to deal with a major lawn problem in the early stages than after it has become a full-blown mess.

Having the knowledge of when to apply pre-emergent herbicides is another distinction between a quality lawn treatment company and someone that is under-qualified. Palm Beach County is notorious for crab grass and it is a lot easier dealing with these noxious weeds before they become seed-bearing adults. And not all herbicides work the same, so you need to know which ones will work for your specific problems without harming nearby plants and sod grass.

A quality lawn treatment company like ours cares about its customers and will make every reasonable effort to satisfy them. We guarantee it!

Our locally owned and operated lawn treatment company has professional technicians that provide quality fertilization and lawn pest control services 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.

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What Grass is Resistant to Sugarcane Mosaic Virus?

November 4, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Unlike most lawn diseases caused by fungi, a viral infection like sugarcane mosaic virus can’t be treated with fungicides or pesticides. Viral lawn diseases can be devastating to Palm Beach County lawns and in extreme cases may kill the entire lawn. This is referred to as LVN or lethal viral necrosis.

The most popular sod grass for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities is St. Augustine sod and some HOAs and communities in Palm Beach County even require it. Floratam is an extremely popular variety of St. Augustine grass that unfortunately is particularly vulnerable to sugarcane mosaic virus. Bermudagrass and bahiagrass are also susceptible, but to a lessor extent.

Bitterblue and Palmetto are both varieties of St. Augustine grass that are more resistant to sugarcane mosaic virus and the state of Florida even suggests using Palmetto type St. Augustine sod. If St. Augustine sod isn’t a requirement, Zoysiagrass might be a good choice as it does not seem to be susceptible to virus.

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What Pest is Killing My Palm Beach County Grass?

November 2, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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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.

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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.

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Take-All Root Rot Treatment & Prevention

November 2, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Take-all root rot is a very common lawn disease in Palm Beach County caused by the Gaeumannomyces graminis var. fungal pathogen that attacks just about all warm-season sod grasses. Take-all root rot, like its name implies, can devastate the root system of St. Augustine and other sod grasses which in turn prevents the sod grass from being supplied with adequate nutrients and irrigation from the underlying soil. You won’t see take-all root rot fungi damage to the actual blades of grass until the lack of water and nutrients has started to cause the area of sod grass to die off. This disease is triggered by heavy rainfall and most commonly occurs around hurricane season in South Florida (the summer months and early fall).

* Technically, there really is no prevention and/or controlling take-all root rot. The fungus that causes take-all root rot lives in the thatch layer of your sod grass and is naturally present at all times in the soil of your South Florida lawn. The fungi only become a problem when your lawn is under stress from excess irrigation or rainfall, poor drainage and extreme temperatures

Take-all root rot is almost impossible to treat once you have noticed the visible portions of your lawn to die off, so prevention is the best deterrent for this fungal infection.

Take-All Root Rot Fungus Best Practices For Prevention

  • Improving Drainage in Your Soil
  • Have a Soil Amendment Done if Needed
  • Raise Cutting Height on Lawn Mowers for Drought Stressed Lawns
  • Avoid Liming Your St. Augustine Lawn During the Rainy Season

Will Take-All Root Rot Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, take-all root rot fungus will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and create large, unsightly patches of dead sod. So waiting to see if it goes away on its own will only cause a bigger problem for you and your lawn. Focus on what caused the pathogen to become active. Was is stress, poor drainage, unusually high rainfall or something else.

Do Fungicides Work on Take-All Root Rot?

Yes, take-all root rot fungus can be managed with the use of the proper fungicides, but because the pathogen is naturally prevalent in South Florida you should make whatever changes are necessary to prevent the fungal disease from becoming active. If the disease is a recurring problem it is best to apply the fungicide as a prevention and not a cure, so apply before symptoms are detected.

Why not leave your 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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Gray Leaf Spot Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention in South Florida

October 31, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Gray leaf spot is a common lawn disease in South Florida that affects St. Augustine sod grass more than other types of warm season grasses. Gray leaf spot is brought on by the Pyricularia grisea fungus and is recognizable by the oblong spots with gray centers on the individual blades of grass. In time, the disease thins out enough blades where it is easily noticeable and if left untreated eventually will kill off large sections of your South Florida lawn. Gray leaf spot fungus thrives in the hot, rainy months of Palm Beach County and prolonged periods of wetness will increase the likelihood of the disease spreading. Catching this lawn pathogen early is key to minimizing damage.

St. Augustine Sod Grass is Highly Susceptible to Gray Leaf Spot Lawn Disease

The best prevention for gray leaf spot disease is to maintain a healthy lawn with proper fertilization, irrigation and removing any excess buildup of thatch that may contribute to drainage issues. Aeration, preventative fungicides and soil amendments can also be very beneficial if gray leaf spot is an ongoing problem. Poor air circulation, poor drainage and anything that causes prolonged moisture in your lawn will increase the likelihood of grey leaf spot disease. Run irrigation systems in the early morning so your lawn has time to dry naturally in the sun and breeze.

Will Gray Leaf Spot Disease Go Away Without Treatment?

Gray leaf spot fungus doesn’t like dry, cold weather, so it may disappear during the winter. But this is a lawn disease that is easily treatable and can cost you a lot of money if it kills large patches of turf grass, so you should take care of any gray leaf spot fungus when you first notice any symptoms. In recurring problem areas, use a preventive fungicide in the early spring to try and avoid it altogether.

Do Fungicides Work on Gray Leaf Spot Disease?

Yes! Gray leaf spot disease is easily manageable with the use of the proper fungicides. And again, in recurring problem areas, use a preventive fungicide in the early spring to try and avoid it altogether.

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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What is the Disease Killing Floratam Grass in South Florida?

October 30, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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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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Dollar Spot Fungus Treatment & Prevention

October 28, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Dollar spot fungus is a common lawn disease in Palm Beach County and other warm climates caused by the Clarireedia jacksonii fungi. It is prevalent on golf courses and other closely cut sod grass areas throughout South Florida and worldwide. This fungus is recognizable by the small, round, straw colored spots it creates on lawns about the size of silver dollar, hence the name. Lack of specific soil nutrients is the primary cause of dollar spot fungus, so soil testing is a good first step to prevention. Nitrogen levels that are below normal allow dollar spot fungus to thrive, so proper lawn fertilization is key to keeping it in check.

Will Dollar Spot Fungus Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, dollar spot fungus will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and could create large, unsightly patches of dead sod. 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 Dollar Spot Fungus?

Dollar spot fungus may be manageable with the use of fungicides like myclobutanil, fenarimol, propiconazole, boscalid, and triadimefon, but because dollar spot fungus can develop resistance to fungicides in a short period of time it is best to treat the cause by keeping your lawn healthy and strong with lawn care that includes proper fertilization, aeration and irrigation.

Why not leave your lawn 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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What is the Most Common Lawn Disease in South Florida?

October 22, 2024 by Beetle Lawn & Ornamental Fertilization and Pest Control Leave a Comment

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Brown patch fungus, also known as large patch disease, is the most common lawn disease in Palm Beach County and is very aggressive. This fungal disease thrives in the hot, humid climate of South Florida and ends up creating circular brown patches that can range in size up to several feet across. St. Augustine and Zoysiagrass turf seem to be most susceptible and will start to turn the infected area dark purplish-green and light brown before it ends up killing the turf grass. Excessive moisture exasperates the problem and your lawn should have proper drainage.

Once the 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 at night could also be a problem as your lawn needs proper airflow and evaporation.

The highly trained professionals at our locally owned and operated company can help with disease prevention, identification and treatment for your Palm Beach County residential or commercial lawn. We can keep your lawn lush, green and pest and disease free no matter what type of sod you have. And regular fertilization service creates a healthier, denser lawn that is more resistant to stress and disease. In tough cases, we will even send your soil to be tested at The University of Florida for a full analysis on viruses and lawn diseases.

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