Keeping Your Yard Safe
Considering the amount of work that you put into your yard, the last thing you want is for pests to come and ruin it. Some bugs are there to help your yard grow while others will cause damage. Can you tell the difference between the two? At EMC Lawncare, we want to help your garden thrive. That’s why it’s important to know these essential tips for recognizing pests.
1. Predator Bugs
Although their name may be aggressive, predator bugs are
actually your friends. They feed on other bugs that are trying to destroy your
garden and landscape. Some predator bugs that you should keep in your yard are
Aphid Midges, Green Lacewings, Minute Pirate Bugs, Ladybugs.
While you like already know what ladybug looks like, it’s a good idea to
research the other three, so you can tell a predator from pests.
2. Japanese Beetle
One of the worst bugs for your yard is the Japanese Beetle.
You can typically recognize these beetles by their shiny brown or tan bodies.
Sometimes you can see green reflecting under sunlight.
Japanese Beetles eat any plant that they can. They’ll chew through your
flowers, grass, and any vegetable or fruit that you’re growing in your garden.
If you see one, then be sure you’re ready to remove them.
3. Stinkbugs
If their name didn’t give it away, stinkbugs give a bad odor
whenever they’re scared or killed. The unfortunate thing about stinkbugs is
that their odor also attracts other stinkbugs to them. If you find one in your
home, it’s a good idea to quickly take it outside as far as possible from your
home and remove it there. You don’t want to attract more inside of your home.
These bugs eat both vegetables and fruits, so if you have either in your
garden, then you can expect an attempt of a visit from them.
4. Rabbits
As for larger pests, you can usually tell if you’re getting
visitors if you see feces nearby. Rabbit pellets are small and clustered close
together. Rabbits can also chew your grass and garden. If you want to keep your
garden safe, then you may want to transition to raised garden beds or installing
a fence that can keep rabbits out of the area.
A fence can also be useful for keeping rabbits out of your entire yard. You’ll
want the posts to be embedded deep, so they can’t dig under it either.
Call the Experts
If you’re still noticing damage to your landscaping like gopher hills and chipmunk holes, then you should call the experts. We can help you with lawn care in New Hope, PA to keep your landscape looking professional, green, and sophisticated.
