Lawn Care and Pest Control

Once spring has sprung, we won’t be the only ones that are more active outdoors. Pests will up their activity levels with the changing of the seasons, and that can lead to havoc being wreaked on your yard and garden. Limiting what pests get into your home can be done by controlling the wildness of your lawn and garden.

Getting to work in your yard already happens at the start of the season, so why not put in a little extra work to ensure that your lawn not only looks great, but can also prevent the invasion of many kinds of pests. Whether it is the tiniest insect, or an active rodent, smart and proactive lawn care and pest control go hand in hand.

Start with what’s underneath it all: the dirt. By developing and maintaining healthy soil, you can keep your plants and grass healthy. One gram of fertile soil can contain up to one million bacteria that are very beneficial to a thriving yard. You can strengthen your lawn with nutrients it needs with compost, which is a cheap and easy way to help your garden prosper.

Caring for the grass isn’t only something to be proud of as a homeowner, but knowing the best ways to care for it can help prevent certain pests. Before rushing off to cut the grass for the first time, wait a little longer. Mowing the lawn too quickly into the season can cause damage, and letting it grow a little longer is both healthy and smart. 

Longer grass has a higher tolerance for insect damage, fending off disease, and minimizing weed growth. When you get around to mowing, try to keep the grass about 2.5-3.5 inches high, and be sure that your blades are sharp. Dull mower blades can wound your grass, which makes it more susceptible to pests and diseases. 

You will also want to remove dead grass before it gets too thick. Layers of dead plant material will attract harmful insects, and it will also prevent water and nutrients from getting to the plant roots that need them. At the sight of dead grass, do not think that the way to fix it is by watering. Over-watering your lawn or garden can cause damage to the plants and soil, and too much water will also attract pests. 

Weeds aren’t the only things you hate to see in your yard, so be smart about your lawn care this spring to help limit pests in and around your home. But if pests invade your yard, you need to bring in the professionals, like the ones at Van Den Berge Pest Control. For more information on how to prevent pests from taking over your yard and garden, call Van Den Berge Pest Control today at 616-392-7367.

Trust the locally owned, widely renowned experts at Van Den Berge Pest Control for all of your pest needs. With over 100 years of combined experience throughout the Holland, MI-based pest control team, you know you’re in excellent hands with our state-certified experts.