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Eliminate The Fire Ant Threat

May 21, 2018 by admin

Are you seeing these dangerous, invasive insects in your lawn? The Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) has been spreading in Texas since the 1950’s. They have continued to spread into most of the state of Texas, New Mexico, northern Mexico and Oklahoma.

Are fire ants dangerous?

Mounds can be home to hundreds of thousands of ants, and, when disturbed, the ants swarm in an effort to ward off predators. The sting of a fire ant typically causes localized swelling and small pustules at the site of the sting. In some cases, however, the sting can lead to entire limbs becoming swollen, and, in very rare cases, life-threatening allergic reactions can occur.

Along with the possibility of harm to humans, fire ants can attack pets, smother ornamental plantings, and damage electrical equipment.

How can I tell if there are fire ants in my yard?

Fire ants build their colonies in open areas that get a lot of sun. As the temperature rises, the ants move to cooler ground, causing their mounds to become flatter and less noticeable. After a rain, however, the ants work hard to move the saturated soil, and mounds become far more noticeable.

Red Imported Fire Ant — Public domain image by Alex Wild, produced by the University of Texas “Insects Unlocked” program.

How can I control fire ants?

Eco Lawn Care employs the “Texas Two Step,” treating individual mounds and applying a broadcast bait for season long control. With baiting, the ants do the work for you, taking the bait back to the nest, sharing it with other ants as well as the queen. Even when applied by professionals, baiting for ants can take 4 to 8 weeks to be effective. The important thing to remember is that your yard is treated at the right time of year because baits will only work while the fire ants are most actively searching for food.

For help in controlling the ant population on your property, contact ECO Lawn Care at 512-778-9919 or request an estimate online.

Grubs Can Damage Your Lawn In A Number Of Ways

May 2, 2018 by admin

Grubs As the weather has been warming, your plants are not the only thing blooming. Beneath the surface of your lawn, there may be grubs awakening and moving up to feed on your lawn. You may notice patches of dead grass, areas of grass that can be easily removed with little force, and you may even be able to see the grubs near the surface if you pull the grass back.

The Life Cycle of a Grub

During the end of the summer, beetles dig and lay their eggs underground, near an abundant food source – the roots of your lawn. The larvae feed on lawn roots through late summer and fall, then dig deeper into the ground and become dormant during the winter months.

As the ground temperatures rise, dormant larvae awaken, come to the surface and begin feeding on your lawn roots. Accurate timing of treatment is essential for maximum efficacy, and Eco Lawn Care provides both preventative and curative applications to provide the maximum protection

Lawn Damage Grubs May Cause

In addition to the damage the grubs themselves create, they are also an attractive meal for other predators like armadillos, raccoons, and feral hogs. In order to get to this plentiful food source, predators will destroy sod, shrubbery, even rock edging to find the grubs. Wildlife damage to your lawn can be quite extensive, so it is best to treat your lawn early if you or your lawn professional see signs of grub damage.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us, and we can assess your lawn for any problems, treat it, and save your lawn from harm.