Pest Control & Lawn Care Blog

Finding mice in your home can be a very disconcerting discovery. Besides nibbling their way through your pantry, they can also bring some very dangerous diseases into your home. Mice aren’t the only rodent that can cause problems in your home. Rats and other small...

As the weather gets colder and colder, it gets a little more bleak each time you look out your window. The leaves have all fallen, and the rest of your plants are powering down for the long winter before reemerging full of life in the spring. Instead of mourning the...

If you’re the kind of person that spends two minutes outside, only to find out later when you brush up against something that you’ve been bitten multiple times by mosquitoes, you’re probably ready for a change. No, they don’t have a personal vendetta against you (as...

You do your best to take care of your lawn and give it everything it needs to be healthy and happy. Unfortunately, there are many common misconceptions when it comes to lawn care. And even more unfortunately, these practices can be extremely damaging, and even lethal,...

Protecting your lawn from pests can be overwhelming, especially if you’re looking at all pests from all over the country that can threaten your lawn. The good news is, if you’re a Utah resident you don’t need to combat against every pest imaginable. There are specific...

As the weather gets colder, you may have noticed a few more creepy-crawly bugs and pests making their way inside your cozy home. It’s natural and to be expect, but that doesn’t mean it’s something you have to live with! You need to make some decisions to get rid of...

Taking care of your lawn can be overwhelming at times. There is a lot to take care of and a lot of important practices to remember! Forgetting a step or incorrectly executing one could lead you to some serious lawn troubles. An unhealthy lawn isn’t very nice to look...

Pests are the worst, which may cause you may put in lots of time and energy into getting rid of them. This is well and find, until they start coming back. Just because you’ve taken action to get rid of them doesn’t mean it will be effective. Whether you’re dealing...

You may think that to have the lawn you want it will simply take routine watering and mowing, and maybe a little bit of fertilizer. But if you’ve been a homeowner long enough you know that’s not always the case. There are plenty of different problems that can come up...

Each summer, the pursuit of full and vibrant lawn can easily take up hours of your time. In fact, some homeowners will do just about anything to get the best lawn on the block! This may mean trying out some new methods. But just because the information is out there...

Summer is the time for summer nights in the backyard eating s'mores, the smell of freshly mowed lawn, and running through the sprinklers. All of those activities are less desirable when you have crunchy, brown lawn! Arguably, one of the best things about summer is a...

There’s nothing better than going into your backyard, picking a fresh garden tomato off the vine, and making a delicious BLT on a hot summer afternoon. But this can be much less enjoyable if, as you enter your garden, you find it teeming with pests! Not only do they...

With summer just around the corner, you may be seeing more pests around your home. Unfortunately, what you think you know about pests may not be completely accurate. Keep your home pest-free by knowing the myths vs the facts of pest control.   #1: You don’t see...

Rodents are a stubborn nuisance no homeowner wants to deal with. When they infest your home, rodents can cause lots of damage, spread disease, and spoil your food. Those who have ever had an issue with rodents in their home will tell you it is a seemingly never-ending...

As each day gets warmer and warmer, your lawn has probably awakened from hibernation and is beginning to look a little unruly. There’s nothing like that first lawn trimming of the season, but before you jump right into it you want to make sure that your lawn mower is...

If you know anything about bed bugs, you know they’re next to impossible to wipe out. Part of the problem is they can quickly and easily spread, and some of the common pesticides only moderately effect bed bugs making them difficult to kill. On top of that, they are...

With the warm spring weather people begin heading outside to enjoy the sunshine. Flowers begin blooming, and your lawn begins coming back to a rich shade of green. But that’s not all that will begin making its debut; spring pests begin emerging to enjoy the warm...

You know spring is right around the corner when bits of your lawn start peeking through. It’s a very exciting time! That is, until you notice white and yellow spots on your lawn. While it may look dead, you’re in luck because it isn’t! Those white and yellow spots are...

Technically the first day of spring is March 20th, but if you pay close attention you’ll be able to see signs that indicate spring is on its way! Some of those signs may be before March 20th and some may be after, but regardless they will be exciting signs of good...

  Everyone wants to make it inside during the winter months where it’s nice and cozy.   The pests in your area are no different! They are doing anything they can to find a way into your home to set up camp during the long, cold winter days and nights.  ...

Winter is a magical time, but it can also be a troublesome one too.   Cold weather brings freezing temperatures which can wreak havoc on your home and yard. One of the biggest problems you could run into this winter is frozen pipes.   When it’s cold enough, plumbing...

With Christmas right around the corner hopefully you’ve begun, or better yet, finished your Christmas shopping. But if you’re like many Holiday shoppers, the season quickly gets away from you. Before you know it, Christmas is just a few days away and you’re...

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes a lot of hosting house guests, visitors, and family.   Whether it’s your family staying for two weeks, a big neighborhood holiday party, or simply relaxing at home with your family - preparing your home...

When it comes to winter and pest control, you might think that the cold weather will kill any of your pest problems. Well, that may be just what those pesky bugs want you to believe! Here are seven reasons why pest control in the winter is more important than you...

  Fall is a wonderful time of year that brings with it several holidays and opportunities to spend time with family and friends.   But it can be easy to forget some of the household duties that come with fall and winter – tasks like preparing your home and...

Fall is a wonderful time of year. The cool crisp air, the changing leaves, sweaters and cozy blankets can’t be beat.   Everything about fall is just wonderful, right?   Well, not exactly. If you have large trees in your yard you know that all those beautiful...

You can hack your lawnmower.   Okay, not like you would hack a computer, but you can still use a few quick tips to drastically improve your experience mowing your lawn. It might almost be time to put your lawnmower away for the winter, but the last few times you...

As the weather cools down it is a great time to tackle some yearly maintenance around the home and yard. Doing these tasks before settling into a cozy winter will help you stay on top of homeowner responsibilities despite the natural productivity dip during the snowy...

  With August coming to a close and the fall months quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about fall maintenance for your lawn.   Fall is an important time to continue the growth and health your lawn has had all summer. It is also equally...

  After mowing your lawn all summer long, it’s bound to happen every once in a while; you finish mowing your lawn only to look back at your handiwork and see clumps of grass scattered about. In small amounts it won’t do damage, but it doesn’t look very nice and...

Summer is in full swing and you’re likely busy making the most of it. You managed to coax your lawn out of winter slumber, and (hopefully) it is now providing you with the perfect backdrop for BBQ’s and garden parties. First off, enjoy the fruits of your labor and...

Hopefully your lawn has stayed lush and green so far this summer. But with family vacations and camping trips your lawn may have been left vulnerable. Or perhaps kids, pets, and pests have taken their toll on your lawn. If that hasn’t left your lawn damaged, the dry,...

Ants on a picnic table with some nearby watermelon may be a picturesque summer scene. But in reality, ants are the last thing you want anywhere near your watermelon, let alone your home or kitchen. Steps To Keep Ants Away There may be other pests that do more damage,...

Last week we reviewed the basics of lawn mowing. We touched on one aspect, but there is more that you should know when it comes to bagging your lawn clippings vs. mulching them. Which is better? Here are some facts about mulching that may help you decide which is...

Have you ever seen those plugs of dirt littering your neighbor’s lawn and wondered, “Why would anyone want to do that to their lawn?” At face value, aerating your lawn might seem unnecessary and a little bothersome. Walking barefoot on an aerated lawn could mean...

  For the average homeowner, fertilizing can seem like an overwhelming aspect of lawn care. But it doesn’t have to be! Despite many different options, various methods, and the fact that you’re dealing with chemicals you can take control of the health of your lawn...

  In March, we provided some tips for early spring that will help you have a lush, green summer lawn. One of the important things to do for your lawn is wait for it to thaw before diving in. Now that it is officially spring and colder temps seem to be to be a...

With spring just around the corner, you’re probably itching to start showing your lawn Total Lawn Care. With any luck, your hard work will pay off with a luscious green lawn you can bask in all summer long. Despite the many items on your lawn to-do list, you may be...

With the days of sunshine slowly but surely getting longer, many people are anticipating spring. Utah’s infamous spring season can mean warm days followed by another snowfall. But don’t let the bipolar weather keep you from looking forward to blossoms and seeing your...

Setting your lawn up for a lush, green summer With the days of sunshine slowly but surely getting longer, many people are anticipating spring. Utah’s infamous spring season can mean warm days followed by another snowfall. But don’t let the bipolar weather keep you...

Here at All Green, our commercial lawn care team has already begun dreaming of springtime. Warm weather brings green grass, and the very thought makes us giddy. While we wait for balmy breezes to return, we thought we might share some of our favorite tips and tricks...

If you’re dreaming of a lush summer lawn, grass seed can be your best friend or your worst enemy, especially if your yard has some dreaded shady spots. It can be hard to plant grass and get it to grow the way you’d like. Take a look at our tips for planting and...

During the frigid northern Utah winters, landscape damage can result from a variety of unexpected threats.   You probably already know some tricks for protecting delicate plants and shrubs from freezing, but you may not have considered the damage snowplows, salt...

Unfortunately, some Utah termites are not daunted by our freezing winter weather. Although they do slow down a bit in the cold months, these damaging pests continue their march of destruction, aided by the heat in the buildings they occupy. Learn how to recognize...

Although dangerous spiders are fairly uncommon in northern Utah, we do have a few species that can be deadly. Specifically, we have three types of arachnids to really worry about: the black widow, the hobo spider and the desert recluse. Find out what you need to know...