Why homeowners choose us

Right pest. Right product. Right timing.

South Florida’s warm climate means insect pressure year-round. We identify exactly what’s feeding on your lawn and match the treatment to the pest, the turf, and the season.

Common Lawn Pests in Palm Beach County

Multiple pests can be present simultaneously. Accurate on-site identification determines which products, rates, and application methods are used.

What to expect

Our Insect Control Process

1. Inspection & pest identification Initial visit

   We walk the full lawn, examine damage patterns, check the thatch layer, and confirm the pest species on-site—chinch bugs, grubs, caterpillars, or otherwise.

2. Targeted treatment

   The right insecticide class applied at the right rate—contact sprays for surface feeders, systemic granulars for root-zone pests, and biologicals like Bt where appropriate.

3. Watering & activation guidance

   Some products need immediate irrigation to reach the target zone; others need dry leaf surfaces to work. We give you exact post-application instructions for your treatment.

4. Follow-up check 7–14 days

   We return to confirm the population is controlled, assess turf recovery, and re-treat any areas where activity persists.

5. Preventive monitoring

   For lawns with recurring pest history, we schedule preventive applications and check-ins ahead of peak pressure windows to stop infestations before they start.

Good to know

Insect Control FAQs

• How do I know if I have chinch bugs?

  Chinch bug damage usually starts as irregular yellow patches in the sunniest parts of your lawn—along driveways, sidewalks, and south-facing edges. The patches spread outward and turn brown quickly. You can confirm them by parting the grass at the edge of a damaged area and looking for small black-and-white insects (adults) or tiny reddish-orange nymphs moving near the soil surface. A simple “float test” with a coffee can and water also works well.

• My lawn was fine yesterday and destroyed today—what happened?

  That’s classic armyworm behavior. Fall armyworms and tropical sod webworms feed in large numbers and can strip turf down to the stems overnight, especially in late summer and early fall. They feed mostly at dusk and dawn, so the damage seems sudden even though the caterpillars may have been building in population for a week or two. Fast-acting contact insecticides applied in the evening are the most effective response.

• Are grubs really causing my brown patches?

  Maybe. The telltale sign is turf that peels up easily—like rolling back carpet—because the grubs have eaten through the root system below. You’ll also notice increased activity from birds, armadillos, or raccoons digging in the lawn to feed on the larvae. We confirm by pulling back a section of turf and counting grubs per square foot to determine if treatment thresholds are met.

• Is insect control safe for kids and pets?

  Yes. We use products at label-approved rates and provide a specific re-entry window for each treatment—typically 30–60 minutes once the application dries. Granular products watered into the soil pose virtually no surface exposure risk. We’ll always let you know exactly when it’s safe to resume normal use of the lawn.

• Can you prevent insect problems before they start?

  Yes—for lawns with a documented history of recurring chinch bugs or grubs, we can apply preventive systemic insecticides ahead of peak activity periods. These products are taken up by the turf’s root system and provide weeks of protection before pest populations reach damaging levels. It’s more cost-effective and less disruptive than waiting for visible damage.

• What about mole crickets?

  Mole crickets are a subsurface pest—they tunnel through the top few inches of soil, severing roots and creating spongy, uneven turf. Treatment requires a granular or liquid insecticide watered deeply into the soil to reach their tunnel zone. Timing matters: spring applications target adults before egg-laying, while late summer treatments target vulnerable nymphs. Sandy soils in Palm Beach County are especially prone.