The struggle between humans and insects began with the dawn of time - and will continue
as long as humans and insects want the same thing (for instance, your lawn!) at
the same time.
In
North America, insects are so destructive that they wipe out crops that represent
the work of over 1 million people - in a single year. So insect control is essential
if we are to maintain our current standard of living.
More than 850,000 insects have been identified. Despite their short life span, insects
multiply rapidly. Normally, nature creates a balance between insects, natural predators
and food supply. But if something - like a change in the weather pattern - happens
to change that balance, then insect populations increase and may cause extensive
damage. Insect damage will be particularly severe in thin, dry, or weed infested
lawns.
Insect control begins once the early signs of injury or significant numbers of insects
are observed. Since some insects can only be controlled at certain times during
their life cycles, it is essential to know:
1. the insect responsible
2. the life cycle of that insect
3. the level of infestation
Weed Man employees are carefully trained to diagnose insect damage in your region
of the country. We also have several fact sheets to tell you more about pests like
white grubs, leather jackets
and chinch bugs. Your Weed Man dealer will be happy
to give you the fact sheets that apply to your region.
Weed Man uses only products for use on home lawns. They are most safely applied
in the capable hands of a trained professional like Weed Man.
Studies done by the University of Guelph show that insect control products tend
to stay in the thatch layer of the lawn, where harmful turf insects feed. After
24 hours, less than .3% of the product can be dislodged from the lawn. According
to the University, there is little movement of insect control products into the
root and soil zones.
To increase the effectiveness of the insect control product, keep children and pets
off the lawn for 24-48 hours after an application of Weed Man insect control product.
(Your local Weed Man will tell you the recommended guidelines in your state.) Insects
live at different levels in the soil, so it's important to follow watering instructions
after an insect control application.
If you think you have an insect problem, call your local Weed Man for a free consultation.
Weed Man will diagnose the problem and set up the proper program.
(1) Sears, M.K.; et al, Pesticide Science 1987, 20, 223-231
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