Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Minneapolis Lawn Pest The Grub and Japanese Beetle

Minneapolis, MN Japanese Beetles Early Grub Warning The Minneapolis, MN summer season is practically synonymous with insects. A few harmless beetles shouldn’t be a cause for concern then…right? Unfortunately, Japanese beetles should set off warning bells if you happen to take pride in having a healthy, green lawn. While the beetles themselves do not cause damage to lawns, their larvae (white grubs) pose a major threat to most Minneapolis, MN turfgrass species. White grubs will aggressively chew on a lawn’s root system until there is nothing left, causing the lawn to turn brown and roll back like a carpet or newly-laid sod. Consider the presence of beetles on your property a red flag – or, at the very least, a reminder to schedule your preventative grub control treatment. While your Minneapolis, MN lawn is relatively safe in the pre-larvae stage, surrounding foliage on your property may be at risk. These green and copper-colored beetles feed on about 300 species of plants, devouring leaves, flowers, and overripe or wounded fruit. They usually feed in groups, starting at the top of a plant and working downward. They are highly mobile and most active on warm, sunny days, and prefer plants that are in direct sunlight. Life Cycle The majority of white grubs and Japanese beetles complete their life cycle in one year, while others require three years. White grubs survive in the winter as larvae in the soil. In the early spring they begin to feed again. Later, in the spring and summer, they enter a resting stage (pupae) and then hatch into adult beetles. The presence of many Japanese beetles on your Minneapolis, MN property can mean a grub problem down the road, as there will be higher populations to reproduce. Weed Man Minneapolis, MN Can Help Grub damage is most severe in the spring and the fall, when grubs are actively feeding near the surface of the root zone. As the lawn’s root system is eaten away, the grass will start to discolor. Left undiagnosed, grubs can devastate a lawn in a short period of time. Adult Japanese beetles often return to the same area year after year to mate and lay eggs. If you’ve had grub problems in the past, you will most likely need an annual preventative control program to help eliminate grubs and prevent further damage to your Minneapolis, MN lawn. Your Weed Man Minneapolis, MN professional is trained to recognize grub damage and potential threats to the health and vigor of your lawn. Brought to you by Weed Man Lawn Care Minneapolis, MN. Call (651) 456-9696 or request an online quote to find out how we can help your lawn look its best. Providing lawn care from Stillwater to Plymouth, Savage to Farmington and in between. Minneapolis Weed Man of the Twin Cities.

The Beetles are Back! JB or Japanese Beetles on your Roses! How to get rid of beetles on your rose bushes?

There are several methods to get rid of Japanese Beetles on your rose bushes or other ornamental plants. Weed Man uses somethig called Demand CS which has had amazing results with the beetle, ticks, mosquitos and other anoying insects. I personally had my yard treated. I went from being outside for 1 minute being bit by 15-20 mosquitos to 3-5 every 5 minutes. A very dramatic change. I am a believer in this product. Good bye mosquitos hello afternoon tea on the deck. The Minnesota Rose Gardener blog has a very well written blog and includes great information about getting rid of beetles on you rose bushes. He explains why not to squish the bug, which is what I would have thought to do. You should read it! Really great information. http://jack-rosarian.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-beetles-are-coming-beetles-are.html Thank you Jack Falker for your great blog information. Jess Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities. 651-456-9696

Friday, July 25, 2014

Mushrooms in my Yard? How to Get Rid of Mushrooms?

I have mushrooms in my lawn! Mushrooms: (See complete article) The mushroom is an above ground fruiting or reproductive structure of a fungus. Many of the species of fungi that produce mushrooms feed on decaying organic matter in the soil. It is common to find mushrooms growing on lawns that have dead and buried stumps, roots, boards, excess thatch and other organic debris. Mushrooms help decay buried organic matter. Mushrooms range from 1-12" (2.5 - 30cm) in diameter and tend to appear after heavy rains or watering. Some mushrooms are foul smelling, some are poisonous and for the most part are undesirable on home lawns because of their appearance. However, it is important to note that they do not cause any damage to turf. The fungi that produce mushrooms over winter as mycelia spawn in the soil and decaying organic matter. Fungi reproduce by spores and spread by wind, water, and lawn equipment. Control Control of mushrooms can be achieved by doing the following: Where practical, carefully dig up and destroy rotting stumps, roots, or other organic debris. Remove mushrooms by hand, with a lawn mower or stiff rake. Mushrooms will disappear naturally only when the food in the soil becomes exhausted. This process may take several years. If you have further questions about mushrooms on lawns, contact your local Weed Man. More information from wikihow...The 4 Ways to kill mushrooms

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Found a great article about seven fall lawn care ideas via the U. of Minnesota! Fall lawn care; getting the lawn ready for winter.

Came accross a really good U of M article about preparing your lawn for winter in Minnesota. Tips from overseeding, aeration, proper water and winterizing ideas. Hope you like it. Click here to read U. of M. article about fall lawn care!

Lawn Care Discounts in Minneapolis, Lawn Service in Saint Paul discount for prepay customers! Lakeville discount on Lawn Treatments!

If you have lawncare needs from Andover, to Plymouth, Bloomington, to Farmington / Lakeville areas and past Chanhassen then look no further than to Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities. We offer a discount for senior citizens as well as our Military or former military customers. We are proud of you!

Do I have crab grass? What does crab grass look like? Minnesota has crabgrass!

Minneapolis, MN Crabgrass Crabgrass turns thick, lush, green lawns into thin, weak, patchy lawns. Crabgrass - a troublesome weed grass - infests lawns across the country. Since there are many different weed grasses, it is critical that the undesirable grass be correctly identified. Click for images and complete article. Crabgrass Crabgrass establishes from seed every year. Crabgrass is an undesirable grass due to the weakness of the plant's structure, its coarse texture and unsightly color. These characteristics do not blend well into a fine-textured, dark green, Weed Man lawn. If the coarse, ugly grass infesting your lawn is green as soon as the snow melts in early spring, the weed grass is not crabgrass. Control measures for annual and perennial weed grasses differ. Discuss these methods with your Weed Man. Crabgrass is very difficult to identify early in spring since only plant skeletons are present at this time. Crabgrass is best identified in summer or fall for control in fall or the following spring. Crabgrass cannot be controlled with broadleaf weed control products. Crabgrass favors sandy, sunny locations in a weakened condition. Areas damaged by insects or along sidewalks and driveways are prime targets for crabgrass attack. A strong, healthy, properly fertilized, mowed and watered Weed Man lawn provides the strongest defense against crabgrass. Thick, lush, insect and weed free lawns allow few open sites for crabgrass to establish. Remember, crabgrass grows from seed every year in weakened, stressed areas!

Ask your Weed Man for an analysis and to make recommendations for a healthier more beautiful lawn! Weed Man of the Twin Cities provides lawn care in Apple Valley ,lawn care in Eagan , lawn care in Hastings , lawn care in Plymouth , lawn care in Minnetonka , lawn care in Burnsville , lawn care in Lakeville , lawn care in Edina , lawn care in Richfield , lawn care in St. Paul , lawn care in Minneapolis , lawn care in Bloomington , lawn care in St. Louis Park , lawn care in Vadnis Heights , lawn care in Eden Prairi , lawn care in Cottage Grove , lawn care in Vadnais Heights, lawn care in Adnover , lawn care in Woodbury , lawn care in Savage , lawn care in Osseo , lawn care in Inver Grove Heights, lawn care in Prior Lake , lawn care in Farmington , lawn care in Brookly Park , lawn care in Brooklyn Center , lawn care in Shakopee , lawn care in Rosemount , lawn care in Lillydale , lawn care in Lakeland , lawn care near Lake Minnetonka , lawn care near Farmington , lawn care near Apple Valley and areas in between.

Insects & Arachnids What is bugging you in the lawn? Bug problem in my lawn? Ticks and Mosquitos in Minnesota!

Minneapolis, MN Insects and Arachnids What's Bugging You? Whether above ground or below the surface, pests are constantly lurking on your lawn and scoping out the next place to call home. While the majority of these insects and arachnids are harmless, certain types can cause extensive damage to your grass, soil and – in the case of ticks – your health. Have you detected any unusual creepy crawlies on your lawn this summer? Weed Man’s handy Insects and Arachnids profile covers some of the most common pests our technicians have been seeing on home lawns. Remember: early detection is key when it comes to preventing damage. Read below for more information: White Grubs Read remaining article: Insects & Arachnids
Ask your Weed Man for an analysis and to make recommendations for a healthier more beautiful lawn! Weed Man of the Twin Cities provides lawn care in Apple Valley ,lawn care in Eagan , lawn care in Hastings , lawn care in Plymouth , lawn care in Minnetonka , lawn care in Burnsville , lawn care in Lakeville , lawn care in Edina , lawn care in Richfield , lawn care in St. Paul , lawn care in Minneapolis , lawn care in Bloomington , lawn care in St. Louis Park , lawn care in Vadnis Heights , lawn care in Eden Prairi , lawn care in Cottage Grove , lawn care in Vadnais Heights, lawn care in Adnover , lawn care in Woodbury , lawn care in Savage , lawn care in Osseo , lawn care in Inver Grove Heights, lawn care in Prior Lake , lawn care in Farmington , lawn care in Brookly Park , lawn care in Brooklyn Center , lawn care in Shakopee , lawn care in Rosemount , lawn care in Lillydale , lawn care in Lakeland , lawn care near Lake Minnetonka , lawn care near Farmington , lawn care near Apple Valley and areas in between.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Grubs eat the roots of your grass, killing it. The cost of repair and time to repair can be extremely costly. Japanese Beetles tend to be the largest contributor of this problem in Minnesota. Even if you saw one, there is good chance they laid some eggs in your grass. If they do next spring you will likely have a grub problem. I am posting an image so you can know what to be on the lookout for. We do have a preventative grub treatment for the eggs in the lawn as well as an option to take care of bugs like mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, clover mites and the Japanese beetles. Call Jess today and ask about our 15% off sale and get a no obligation quote or go to http://minneapolis.weedmanusa.com and refer to the 15% off grub treatment Weed Man Blog offer.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Brown spots in the lawn? Yellow sections in your grass? Have you seen beetles? You may have grubs! Call Weed Man in Minnesota for a preventative treatment and an outside insect solution!

Minneapolis, MN Lawn Care Alert: Grubs | Turf Tips | Weed Man in Eagan

Minneapolis, MN Lawn Alert: Grubs

Your Lawn May Be at Risk

It’s official: the Minneapolis, MN grub season is here! Is your lawn protected? If not, you may need to prepare for costly damage down the road. Read on below for more information from your Weed Man Minneapolis, MN professionals.

Minneapolis, MN White Grub Profile

White grubs (resulting from European chafer, Japanese, May and June beetles) are small, plump, white larvae that actively feed on grass roots. While many Eagan homeowners consider grubs out of sight, out of mind, these larvae can cause severe damage to all turfgrass species. Located underground, white grubs will actively feed on a lawn’s roots. The result is spongy, yellowish turf that can often be rolled back like a carpet or freshly laid sod. An additional source of grub damage comes in the form of digging animals, such as raccoons, skunks, and birds, which feed on grubs and tear through lawns looking for their next meal.

Because the damage caused by white grubs is similar to symptoms of drought or dormancy, many Minneapolis, MN homeowners wrongly assume that their lawn just needs more water to return to its normal green self. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy.

Minneapolis, MN White Grub Tips

Grubs are easier to cure preventatively, so watch for warning signs like flying Japanese beetles
If you’ve had grub problems in seasons past, it is likely you will have them again
If watering doesn’t help eliminate the discolored patches on your lawn, you may have a grub problem
Digging animals often signify a grub infestation

Protect Your Lawn Before It’s Too Late

By August, when there’s more stress on the turf, grubs have often done enough injury to roots to heavily damage a lawn. That’s why Weed Man strongly recommends that Minneapolis, MN homeowners take a preventative approach. Our preventative product is highly effective and lasts 60-75 days in the soil. We guarantee that grub activity will not even begin for the entire remainder of the year – that’s like getting grub insurance for your lawn!

Contact us today at (651) 456-9696 or log in to your customer account to protect your lawn from grubs today. For additional details on white grubs, including detailed life cycle information.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Do I have difficult weeds? Hard to kill weeds? Do I have creeping charlie? What is creaping charlie? Call Weed Man of the Twin Cities for help 651-456-9696 -posted by Jess

Difficult to Control Weeds

DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WEEDS

Promoting a healthy lawn is the best defense against having severe weed problems. Proper mowing and watering, regular fertilization and core cultivation when necessary are key ingredients in building a healthy lawn. The use of pest control materials, as tools to control weeds and other pest problems will help to protect grass plants and ensure vigorous growth in a lawn. Most broadleaf weeds that invade lawns can be effectively controlled with the use of selective weed control materials that are currently available. These products are referred to as selective because they only affect the weeds and do not harm the grass plants in a lawn. There are, however, some weeds that are extremely difficult to control and some that cannot be controlled with the use of these materials. Special attention and care is often needed to control these persistent weeds. Some difficult to control weeds found on home lawns are listed below. If weed problems such as these exist on your lawn, your local Weed Man can assist you with a program that will help reduce or eliminate this problem over time.

Speedwells Veronica spp.

Several types of speedwell species invade home lawns. Some are annual plants that reproduce from seed and others are perennial plants that can reproduce by seed, rhizomes and creeping stems. All are low growing with small leaves. Perennial species are generally more difficult to control.

Violets Viola spp.

The two types of violets most commonly found on home lawns include field violet that is an annual weed and sweet violet which is a perennial weed. Violets are distinguished by their heart shaped leaves and their white, yellow, or purple flowers. Both types of violets can be extremely difficult to control.

Ground-Ivy or Creeping Charlie
Glechoma hederacea L. This is a perennial weed that has a creeping growth habit. It lays prostrate along the ground with square stems and roots at every node. Its leaves are round with toothed edges. A distinguishing feature of this weed is that its stems and leaves produce a mint like odor when crushed. This weed is more readily controlled than the previous two, however, like most of the weeds mentioned, it will take an ongoing effort by a lawn care professional to control it.

Other weeds found on home lawns that are considered difficult to control include field bindweed, wild strawberry, mossy stonecrop, yarrow and knotweed. A combination of proper cultural practices, adequate nutrition and a progressive weed control program that may include repeat applications of government regulated weed control materials will help to control these weeds over time. It may require several years of effort by a lawn care professional and the homeowner before adequate control of these weeds is achieved.

Weeds Resistant To Selective Methods of Control

Creeping Bellflower Campanula rapunculoides L.
Goutweed or Bishopweed Aegopodium podagraria L.
Japanese Knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. Zucc.
Field horsetail Equisetum arvense L.

These weeds are seldom a concern in home lawns, however, when they do appear they can present a major problem. All are perennial plants and are extremely persistent. All reproduce by underground stems called rhizomes that make them very difficult to control. They cannot be selectively controlled on a lawn using weed control materials. They can, however, be effectively dug out of a lawn as long as care is given to remove entire plants, including all underground reproductive structures (seeds, rhizomes, roots).

Your local Weed Man is a trained specialist. He can properly identify any broadleaf weeds that exist on your lawn and determine the most suitable method for their control. Contact your local Weed Man if you would like to have your property inspected free of charge.

What is Core Aeration? What are the benefits of core aeration? Brought to you by Weed Man of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) http://minneapolis.weedmanusa.com/ or 651-456-9696

The How and Why of Core Aeration

What is core aeration?

Core aeration is the removal of small cores of soil and thatch from your lawn.

Why aerate your lawn?

Aeration is beneficial for your lawn in a number of ways. Aeration will overcome a compacted soil. Compacted soils make it difficult for roots to grow, limiting the movement of air, moisture and fertilizer through the soil.
Aeration will reduce your water requirements. By relieving soil compaction, water penetration is increased and water run-off is reduced.
If your lawn has a thick layer of thatch, aeration will punch through that layer and improve air, water and nutrient penetration. This will enhance the development of a deep root system. A deeply rooted lawn will be healthier and better able to withstand drought, disease and insect stress.

What is Thatch?

Thatch is a layer of undecomposed living and dead plant parts which restricts root development and forms a good harbor for disease and insects.

Your Weed Man can probe your lawn to determine how thick your thatch layer is. A desirable thatch thickness is ½ inch or less.

How is aeration done?

Specially designed aeration equipment consists of a series of hollow coring tines. When these tines are rolled over the lawn, they puncture the soil, systematically removing small soil plugs. The equipment is compact and can easily be used in confined areas.
The cores of soil and thatch are pulled up by the machine and left on the lawn, as they contain beneficial microorganisms that will help to break down the remaining thatch.
They will disappear back into the lawn in seven to 10 days or with the first mowing. Raking the cores to break them up will speed up their disappearance from the lawn surface.

When should aeration be done?

The frequency of aeration depends on the condition of the lawn.
Aeration may be done 1 or 2 times a season. It is usually done in the spring and in the fall when the soil is moist. Weed Man of the Twin Cities finds fall aeration to work better and opts to do there aerations in the fall.

Jess from Weed Man says beware of the Japanese Beatles! 651-456-9696 Weed Man Lawn Care

Thank you I am wanting homeowners to be aware of the Japanese Beatle issue happening right now. Here is a link to the University of Minnesota article about the problem. If you need help let us know. 651-456-9696 (Jess) http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/japanese-beetles/ - Click for a free Quote!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

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