Mark Davis The fastest way to tell the difference is by looking at the lesion pattern on the grass blade and the size of the affected area. Brown patch typically creates large, circular patterns up to 3 feet wide, while dollar spot produces small, silver-dollar-sized circles rarely exceeding 6 inches. Identifying Brown Patch (Rhizoctonia solani) Brown patch … Read more
The general rule is to wait 24 to 72 hours after fertilizing before letting your dog back on the lawn. For liquid fertilizers, you must wait until the blades of grass are completely dry. For granular products, you must wait for the fertilizer to be watered in and for the soil to dry. Understanding the … Read more
The ideal time to aerate your lawn depends entirely on your grass type and region. You must aerate cool-season grasses in early fall, while warm-season grasses require aeration in late spring or early summer. Aerating at the wrong time stresses the grass canopy and creates an open invitation for aggressive weed invasions. Always match your … Read more
Boric acid is highly effective for killing carpenter ants when mixed with a sweet liquid bait. Because these ants do not eat wood, you must trick them into ingesting the poison so they can carry it back to the colony. Identifying a Carpenter Ant Infestation You must confirm you are dealing with carpenter ants before … Read more
Subterranean and drywood termites eat the paper lining of drywall, leaving the gypsum core hollowed out. If you notice tiny pinholes or bubbling paint on your walls, you already have an active infestation. Identifying Signs of Termites in Drywall Termites work silently behind your walls, making visual inspections critical for early detection. Look closely at … Read more
The fastest way to determine termite frass vs carpenter ant frass is by closely examining the debris pile. Drywood termite frass consists of hard, uniform, six-sided pellets that are about 1/25 of an inch long and look like coarse sand or coffee grounds. Carpenter ant frass, on the other hand, looks like soft, irregular pencil … Read more
