All Season Lawn Care

Lawn Care Tip: Spring Mowing

January 2, 2012

Mowing might seem like the simplest of Milwaukee lawn care tasks, but it is actually quite important to know how to properly mow your Milwaukee lawn to ensure the best results. Over-mowing or mowing at the wrong times or height can have detrimental effects on your Milwaukee lawn. Here are some Milwaukee lawn care tips [...]

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Frost Cracking

December 19, 2011

During the winter we prepare for harsh weather by piling on layers of clothing and wearing heavy coats, gloves, hats and scarves; unfortunately, not many people think about how the living things in their yards and gardens react to the cold. Trees and shrubs are vulnerable to cold weather just like we are. If new [...]

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Pest control for earwigs

December 5, 2011

Earwigs are insects that really don’t cause any problems and are virtually harmless, but their appearance and quick reproduction still make them an unwelcomed Milwaukee pest. Pest control experts say the only real problem earwigs pose is their excretions, which cause a foul odor. Earwigs are nesting insects, and typically nest outdoors around the foundation [...]

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How to Prevent your Garbage Can from being a Bug Magnet

November 30, 2011

Pest control professionals often find that when they’re called out to a job where the homeowner is complaining of excess bugs, the simple is actually quite simple: be mindful of your garbage can. Even if your garbage can in under a sink or somewhere else that isn’t out in the open, bugs can find a [...]

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Pest control for woodworms

November 21, 2011

Termites are not the only insect that can cause serious damage to the structure of your home; woodworms will bore into the wood of your house, furniture and other areas where they are afforded a woody protection. Pest control experts say woodworms often go undetected for years because the adults, also known as Furniture Beetles, [...]

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Using Ziploc Bags and Vacuum Cleaners to Catch Fruit Flies

November 16, 2011

Pest Control Tip: Make a Plastic Ziploc Bag Trap Place a few slices of an apple or other sweet fruit inside a freezer bag. Open that bag about an inch to allow the fruit flies to enter and surround the fruit. Zip the bag closed, trapping them inside and release them outside. Vacuum Cleaner Method [...]

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Using Vinegar as Weed Killer in your Lawn Care Routine

November 7, 2011

It’s not just an old wives tale; vinegar really does get rid of weeds, if you know how to properly use it. Vinegar is a popular choice among homeowners who are in favor of a more organic method to get rid of pesky weeds. Lawn care specialists offer organic weed control products, but when weeds [...]

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Pest control tip: What is the West Nile Virus?

October 10, 2011

Most people have heard of the West Nile Virus (WNV), but may not know exactly what it is, how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are and who is more at-risk. West Nile Virus is found in the majority of temperate areas of North America and mostly affects birds. WNV is transmitted from bird to [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Grasses Perfect for the Sun

September 26, 2011

If you have a landscape that is in the sun for the majority of the day, Milwaukee lawn care specialists will tell you that not just any type of grass will do. In order to have a successful landscape, you need to have a groundcover that can withstand the constant sunlight and the heat that [...]

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Using neem oil as organic pest control

September 12, 2011

Pest control specialists say neem oil is a popular choice among homeowners who prefer an organic pesticide that targets harmful insects. The oil is derived from the seeds of neem trees and is used as a pesticide, in skin care products, as fertilizer and for many other uses. When used as a pesticide, it is [...]

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