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There are four types of insect repellents to use when protecting people from flying
or biting insects such as mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, fleas, punkies, sand flies,
no-see-ums, chiggers: 95% DEET, Controlled Release DEET Lotion and
Composite Spray are formulated for spraying on your skin; Permethrin
Spray is formulated for spraying on your clothing.
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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.
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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 whitegrub elimination, treat with Merit insecticides. Two types of
Merit systemic products are available: Merit Granules and
Merit Spray Concentrate. Both work but most professionals prefer using the
granular Merit Systemic Insecticide. Water the insecticide well, in order
to deliver the material deep enough to kill the grubs.
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