It’s time to put aside the store-bought lawn care solutions, contact Tony’s Pest Control today for top-of-the-line treatments for any and every lawn pest in Florida. When you sign up today, you can receive $20 off lawn care services!
Lawn Care in Southwest Florida
Lawn care and pest control in Florida naturally go hand-in-hand. Many people consider weeds to be a pest, and so do we. You also can't have a healthy yard without taking care of them. That's why at Tony's Pest Control, our treatments combine pest control and traditional lawn services like weed control and lawn fertilization.
Lawn and Ornamental Care in Southwest Florida
One great thing about living in Florida is how our climate allows us to grow so many different types of grasses, trees, and shrubs. The great weather can also bring unwanted stressors to your yard, like weeds and fertilization issues from frequent rains. Palms, citrus trees, tropical fruit trees, and countless other species can thrive in our warm environment—however, these trees are all particularly vulnerable to pest infestations. If you’re seeing issues such as leaf dropping, dying trees, sooty substances on leaves, or any other abnormalities, pests are likely to blame. You can count on our lawn services to landscape healthy and protected.
You have probably spent hours of your life perfecting your garden. Don’t let unwanted pests destroy all of your hard work – call Tony’s Pest Control today to protect your garden. Just like people, plants need strength to fight off infections. Our team knows exactly how to treat your plants and trees to make sure that they are not harmed by pests or diseases.
Our lawn technicians provide the following:
- Weed Control
- Lawn Fertilization
- Plant protection
- Flower protection
- Palm tree protection
- Tree protection
Watering Tips for a Healthy Yard
There are a lot of common misconceptions about lawn care in Florida. For instance, did you know that it’s more dangerous to over-water your yard than underwater it? In fact, over-watering can be a primary cause of weed growth and lawn disease. While it’s best to consult with a professional to determine a proper watering schedule for your grass, here are some easy tips put together by our team to help you figure out how to best keep your landscape hydrated. Visit our blog to learn more about the watering schedule in Florida and how to prepare your lawn for spring in Florida. Tips for watering your lawn include:
- Water between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.
- Water less during the winter, as your turf will lose less water in the cold weather.
- Be sure to factor rainfall into your watering schedule.
- Listen to your grass—when it needs water, it will begin to wilt!
Lawn Pest Control
One of the few bad parts of living in the sunshine state is the pests. Thanks to our warm and humid climate, Florida is the perfect environment for all sorts of pests—in fact, we hold the distinction of having the most different types of insects of any U.S. state! Your neighbors at Tony’s Pest Control have the solutions you need for all lawn pest problems. Our comprehensive lawn care packages protect your yard from the following:
- Chinch bugs
- Mole crickets
- Grub worms
- Ants
- Fire ants
- Sod webworms
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Spiders
Comprehensive Protection From Lawn Pests
You’ve put hours of hard work into maintaining a gorgeous landscape—so why let lawn pests take it away from you? Let us do the work for you. Our techs provide quality, eco-friendly treatments that protect your yard from weeds and pests while providing it with rich, effective fertilizers. Our lawn technicians will provide you with:
- A lawn inspection to identify your turf’s unique needs and what’s threatening it.
- Preventative applications of eco-friendly pesticides to deter pests from attacking your yard.
- Nutritious fertilizer blends to fortify your turf and ornamentals against pest attack.
- Weed control to keep weeds from blemishing your landscape.
- Consultation and personalized care from your assigned technician.
Common Signs of Lawn Pests
Because Florida is home to so many different types of insects, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by trying to identify what is plaguing your grass. However, most common lawn pests leave distinct calling cards you can recognize. It’s always best to get a professional's opinion on correcting lawn problems, but keep an eye out for these symptoms:
- Browning and/or yellowing patches of turf.
- Loose sod.
- Chewed grass blades.
- Raised ridges of dirt on your turf, visible tunnel entries.
- Areas of turf that appear dry.
Different pests have different behaviors, so it's important to know what to look for in each of them. Here, we've compiled a list of signs different these pests give:
- Chinch bugs: Large patches of brown or rust color turf.
- Grub worms: Mosaic patterns of turf. You can easily lift the sod as if there were no roots attached to the soil.
- Sod webworms: Partly chewed grass blades and the presence of fecal pellets on the blades of grass. These are particularly easy to see early in the morning when the grass is covered in dew.
- Mole crickets: Soft areas of turf with tunnels and uprooted grass.
Regular preventive applications of insecticides are necessary to control infestations. Chinch Bugs, Grub Worms, and Sod Webworms are the most destructive to all varieties of St. Augustine grasses (Floratam, Pursley, Seville, etc.) whereas Mole Crickets are the most destructive to all varieties of Bahia grasses (Argentine, Pensacola, etc.)
Weed Control Services
Every homeowner knows just how detrimental weeds can be to their turf. Weeds can harm your landscape by cutting off your plant's food supply, thus weakening your lawn and making it more susceptible to other issues and diseases. Don't let your grass and plants suffer another minute. Instead, call Tony's for the best lawn weed control services in Southwest Florida. Our team of lawn care experts will remove weeds as part of our comprehensive lawn care package. Get your healthiest, weed-free landscape when you contact us today!
Fall Fertilization
If you’re wondering when the best time to fertilize your lawn is, the answer is fall! This feeding helps repair damages from the summer that were caused by stressors like increased foot traffic, harsh weather, and insect damage. It also gives your grass enough energy to make it through the winter, as well as spring back to life once it gets warmer. As little as one fertilizer application can make your yard look great for months to come!
When you choose Tony’s for lawn fertilization services, we will:
- Choose the perfect fertilizer blend for your property’s needs.
- Evenly apply the fertilizer, ensuring we cover every corner of your lawn.
- Make sure you have a good watering schedule for the best results.
- Address any questions or concerns you might have.
Based out of Cape Coral, Florida, our team at Tony’s can handle anything Mother Nature throws our way. Proudly servicing Southwest Florida, our pest control service area includes:
