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Vole and Pocket Gopher Damage
james bashus • Apr 18, 2023
Vole and Pocket Gopher damage recovery.
If your lawn has suffered damage from voles and pocket gophers over the winter, there are steps you can take to help it recover and return to its former healthy state. Remeber the damage has already been done and now is the time to heal. We will discuss prevention in Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Clean up debris: Before you can start repairing the damage, you need to clean up any debris left behind by the voles and pocket gophers. Rake level the piles of dirt, and run a mower over the lawn
- Aerate the soil: Voles and pocket gophers can create tunnels that compact the soil, making it difficult for air, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots. Aeration can help to break up the compacted soil and improve soil health.
- Reseed bare spots: Once you have cleaned up the debris and aerated the soil, you can reseed any bare spots in your lawn.
- Fertilize: A long, harsh winter can deplete the soil of nutrients that are essential for grass growth.
- Water regularly: Regular watering is crucial for the recovery of your lawn. The soil should be moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply and infrequently, rather than shallowly and frequently, to encourage deep root growth.
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Core Aeration helps in the fight of thatch build-up, promotes improved root development, and allows better utilization of fertilizers, water and air. We recommend aeration instead of power raking as a method to control thatch build-up. To get things started in the spring we recommend mowing the lawn short to remove as much old plant material as possible followed by aeration. This service can also be done in the fall.
Crabgrass is and will continue to be a major issue in the area, therefore a pre-emergent application is strongly recommended. Dimension is a very effective pre-emergent application for crabgrass. This application will be applied in a timely manner in the spring. Any cleanup and/or aeration will need to be completed before this application can be applied.
TWe offer up to 5 fertilizer and weed control applications on your lawn during the season. This allows us to be back on your property every five to six weeks keeping plant nutrition and weed control at optimum levels for the entire season. We do also offer 4, 3, and 2 application programs. Our lawn care program includes a combination of both granular and liquid products. The best product to use depends on weather and seasonal conditions. If you see us make a different type of treatment from time to time to simply means that we are adjusting our program to give you the best possible service depending on current conditions. Our service guarantee does not over programs less than 4 treatments.
When environmental conditions are favorable, Turf Disease (fungus) can do extensive damage to a lawn. By treating the lawn before a fungus such as Summer Patch, Dollar Spot or Leaf Spot have a chance to set in, we can help prevent any damage from occurring. In some cases, more than one treatment may be necessary.
If left unchecked turf insects such as white grubs and sod web worms can cause major damage to your lawn. With a Lawn Insect Control treatment, the risk of insect infestations greatly reduced. In some cases, more than one treatment may be needed. Simply check the Lawn Insect Control box on your order form, and we will take care of the rest.
An Exterior Pest Control application provides a protective barrier around your foundation against spiders, crickets, ants and many other unwanted insects. This service is available up to 3 treatments per season.
Circumstances may require that you be notified before a treatment is made. Simply check the call, text or email first box on your return slip and give us the best daytime phone number or email address where we can notify you the day before the treatment is scheduled. Also, please remember to notify us if you’ll be out of town. Please note that having to be notified before applications are made, may delay the application.