Whiteflies have become a major issue in Southwest Florida with at least four species of particular concern: Ficus, Rugose Spiraling, Bondar’s Nesting and Silverleaf. Residents have noticed plant leaves yellowing, dropping, covered with white waxy material called flocculent, or covered with whitefly excrement called honeydew and its accompanying sooty mold. Plants, walkways, cars, outdoor furniture and even pools may become covered with the sticky material or flocculent. Whiteflies are among the many pests that are part of living in a subtropical climate. 

The time-released fertilizers are easy for the homeowner to manage and won’t burn the grass if sufficient rainfall occurs or systematic watering is available.  The level of maintenance you wish to provide (more fertilizer = more work, more mowing more disease control monitoring and more water) will determine how many applications you make to your grass.  Higher maintenance could require monthly applications, but usually in smaller more precise amounts of nutrients.  Do not fertilizer cool season grasses during the summer.

Herbicide application can provide the most effective and time-efficient method of managing weeds. Numerous herbicides are available that provide effective weed control and are selective in that grasses are not injured. Along with herbicide use is user responsibility and compliance with all product label requirements for herbicide handling, use, and cleanup.

Fall  is the best time to inspect for grubs, although early spring can also bring on early infestations. At these times the grubs are near the soil surface feeding at the root zone. Use a spade to cut three sides of a strip one foot square and  three inches deep. Force the spade under the sod and lay it back, using the uncut side as a hinge. Use a trowel to dislodge soil from the exposed roots. After inspection, replace the strip of sod to insure roots can re-establish contact with the soil. Repeat this procedure in several other areas of the lawn to locate possible white grub infestations.

For white grub elimination we use only the best materials available to get the job done in a professional manner.