LAWN CARE & PEST CONTROL BLOG

Pre-Emergent Weed Control

Pre-emergent weed control can have a huge impact on your garden or lawn’s appearance and health. Our clients lawns received this treatment in the winter months to prepare them for this spring. A pre-emergent herbicide will prevent pre-emergent weeds from sprouting, allowing for healthier turf grass and fewer weeds to manage overall. You’ll spend less time pulling out weeds…

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Do You Need Mosquito Control During the Winter in Florida?

Do mosquitoes ever truly go away? In a word, no. So, do you need mosquito control in the winter in Florida? Sure do. In the temperate Florida climate, mosquitoes can hang around well into the winter and emerge on particularly warm days to feed (on blood). Keeping your mosquito control going year-round is one of the best ways to…

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Keep Grass Roots Growing Strong

When you think of a healthy lawn, it’s important to think about what is going on beneath the surface. The health of the grass roots and root system are vital to a healthy lawn. You want to have deep root growth rather than shallow root growth. Root systems that grow deeper into the ground produce healthier blades above ground….

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Florida Lawn Care Tips for Fall

Florida Lawn Care Tips for Fall

During the fall and winter months, grass grows less intensely. Cooler air and fewer rainy days take over the weather pattern and slows down lawn growth. Did you know that fall is the ideal time to do some maintenance on your lawn to prepare it to thrive come spring? Check out these Florida fall lawn care tips to learn…

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Have an Armyworm Problem?

Armyworm Problem | Florida Outdoor Pest Control

Fall armyworms are an outdoor pest prevalent in the late summer and early fall in Florida. They eat plants and grasses and can wreak havoc on your lawn. Like many insects, the armyworm looks different during different parts of its lifecycle. The key to combatting an armyworm problem is to recognize them quickly as pest control options work faster…

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Florida Lawn Care: What’s the Ideal Grass Cutting Height?

Florida Lawn Care: What's the Ideal Grass Cutting Height

You might not give much thought to mowing other than getting it done or making sure your lawn care provider gets it done. Did you know there are ideal cutting heights depending on the species of grass in your yard? Yes, your Florida lawn care should include making sure your grass is cut to the right height based on…

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Common Florida Outdoor Pests: Aphids

Florida Outdoor Pests | Aphids

Aphids are common throughout the U.S. and quite common in Florida. They are small with pear-shaped bodies and range in color from a pale green to pink, yellow, red or black. Adult aphids are typically wingless but you will find winged aphids in areas of overcrowding. Aphids cluster on new growth or the underside of leaves to suck plant…

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Common Florida Outdoor Pests: Chinch Bugs

Chinch bugs | Lawn Pest Prevention Florida

The southern chinch bug is a common pest throughout Florida. Chinch bugs are particularly prevalent in the hot summer months with infestations peaking in July. Chinch bug infestation is most commonly found in St. Augustine grass, the most common type of grass used in Florida lawns. They are one of the most expensive plant feeding pests in the state….

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Common Florida Outdoor Pests: Mosquitoes

Florida Pest Control | Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are more than just a pest; they can be dangerous. They can carry and transmit several different diseases such as Zika, West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (sickens both horses and people), Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya. Some of these illnesses are rare in the United States but are possible and can be transmitted particularly in the southern U.S….

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My Oasis

Welcome to Your Oasis! At Your Oasis, we have the latest and most effective products, but also the knowledge to get the job done right A Your Oasis technician knows the habits, life cycles, food preference, and harborage area of the pest we are treating. Your Oasis technicians knows how to handle products safely, when and where to apply…

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