Spring sees the world coming awake after a long winter of slumber. Flowers are peeking through the ground, grass is becoming green again – and pests are returning. Unfortunately, pests can make it difficult for you to enjoy the finer things of spring, including your lawn and garden. Pests can cause damage to new grass and other plants and they can make the time you spend outside miserable. Getting an early start, before an issue becomes a full-blown problem, is your greatest chance at enjoying the coming summer.

Fertilize the Lawn

Winter does its share of damage to your lawn. To prevent further damage to the new shoots, it is important not to start maintenance things like raking and mowing too soon. Filling in bare spots with new seeds is important, as is getting your lawn properly fertilized. This gives it the added nutrition it requires to boost its growth. Grass that gets a healthy boost at the beginning of spring is more likely to withstand the elements and any infestations that ensue with the summer heat. Think of it as taking Vitamin C before you get ill to help you resist the effects of any bugs going around.

Pest Control

Once pests get a start, it becomes more difficult to rid the area of them. They seem to multiply as fast as you can blink your eyes. By treating in advance for the most common pests in the area, you have the chance to prevent a full-blown infestation. Any early arrivals will be taken care of before they can lay eggs and reproduce. Since the grass is still in a delicate state, it is important that any pest control be done by someone who understands how strong the pesticide can be without doing harm to the new growth. It needs to be strong enough to prevent pests yet weak enough not to overcome the fertilizer used. It is also important to have pest control done regularly throughout the season in order to eradicate pests at every stage of their growth.

Capable Hands

You have many things that need done to ready your home and family for the coming season. Call Preventive Pest Control now, before they become extra busy and they can have your lawn on its way to perfection. Your lawn will be the envy of the neighborhood as the lush green grass, free of annoying pests, graces the area. Imagine the lazy summer days ahead when you can spend the day lying in a lawn chair and soaking up the summer sun. You will be glad you started early.