Mark Davis 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 … Leer más
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 … Leer más
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 … Leer más
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 … Leer más
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 … Leer más
