Pests
How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets in Lawn
Hornets and paper wasps and garbage bees, oh my! Yellow jackets may have a wide range of names, behaviors, and appearances, but they all share the same two traits: they all have black and yellow ...
How to Get Rid of Spittlebugs
Whether you know them as froghoppers, cuckoo spitters, or plain-jane sap-suckers, the spittlebug can be a frustrating pest in any property. These bugs are some of the most common lawn pests in the continental United ...
How to Get Rid of Ground Bees in Your Lawn
Ground bees come in three kinds and only one is a problem. Tell mining bees, bumblebees and yellow jackets apart by the hole, the traffic and the month.
How To Get Rid Of Fire Ants (Kill & Prevent Ants in Your Lawn & Home)
Have you been struggling to kill fire ants around your home or business? If so, you are not alone. A single fire ant mound can have more than 200,000 members, and ‘bud’ into dozens of ...
Small Holes in Lawn Overnight (Causes + Pictures)
Yard & wildlife What is digging holes in my yard? Nine times out of ten the hole itself tells you. Width, whether there is soil piled beside it, and whether it appeared overnight will narrow ...
How To Get Rid Of Moles In Your Yard
Many lawn pests can be found on the surface of your yard. Unfortunately, pests like moles create tunnels that allow them to live underground without being spotted. This makes them an incredibly frustrating animal to ...
How To Get Rid Of Silverfish Bugs
Silverfish bugs are some of the most unsettling creepy crawlies to find in your home. Although these pests aren’t known for their aggressive behaviors, ability to spread disease, or painful bites, they can still cause ...
How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are a species of invasive insect native to Eastern Japan. These pests were accidentally introduced to a nursery in Riverton, New Jersey in 1916. Within a matter of decades, the beetle ...
How To Get Rid Of Ticks
Of all the biting creatures that visit our lawns and gardens, ticks are arguably the worst of all. Not only do these pests have the ability to bite people and pets, but they are able ...
Mastering Mosquito Control: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification, Prevention, and Mosquito Killers
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I provided flea, tick, and mosquito services at Lawn Phix in 2023. I found the best way to get rid of mosquitoes, and prevent them from coming back, was by spraying ...
Dealing with Armyworm Infestation: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention
The common armyworm, notorious for its destructive nature, poses a significant threat to lawns, particularly during late summer and early fall. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on identifying, treating, and preventing armyworm ...
How To Get Rid Of Chinch Bugs
Early spring brings a host of new problems for homeowners, including the appearance of adult chinch bugs. Although run-ins with chinch bugs are relatively common, severe infestations can and do happen every year. It’s important ...