Fire Ants
Fire Ants in North Alabama fire ants are very common. Queens can live up to 7 years and capable of producing 1500 eggs per day. Mounds can be 2 ft high. Unfortunately, many people are highly allergic to fire ants which can lead to trouble breathing, rapid heart rate, vomiting, swelling and even shock. For […]
Spittle Bugs
Spittle Bugs can cause significant damage to Lawns by sucking plant juices, which weakens the grass and can lead to discoloration and death. Zoysia Lawns are most likely to get spittle bug damage although all grass types are susceptible.
Army Worms
Army Worms will eat the top of the grass as if it has been weed-eated down to the ground. Cool season grass types will not recover. Excessive Birds along with brown areas are signs that you may have armyworms.
Flea and Tick Control
Unfortunately in north Alabama fleas and ticks are very prevalent. Anything that sucks blood is not good and can lead to skin irritation, hair loss, allergic reactions, anemia and chronic diseases which may cause a weakened immune system or fever. Some common problems related to these insects are Lyme disease, tapeworms, tick paralysis and Rocky […]
Grub Preventative
GRUBS are insects that can cause significant damage to lawns by eating the root system. Signs of damage could be brown patches, spongy soil, weakened grass, increased animal activity and thinning of grass. Unfortunately if not caught quick enough, resodding maybe necessary. **For this reason Guardian South does offer a grub preventative application applied before […]
Liquid Aeration
Liquid Aeration is an organic application which penetrates six to eight inches into the soil to help loosen compaction. This helps with better water absorption and enhanced root growth. It is an organic application that pushes sodium ions down to improve the healthyness of the lawn. Unlike core aeration, there is no mess, no need […]
Core Aeration
Core Aeration is one of the most beneficial things you can do to this North Alabama Clay compacted soil. The following are benefits that are attributed by core aerating lawns. Reduced Soil Compaction: Aeration brakes up compacted soil allowing roots to spread and grow stronger. Improved Water Absorption: Aeration prevents water runoff and helps water […]
Turf-damaging Insects
Turf-damaging Insects can destroy Lawns very quickly in north Alabama (But unlike other companies, it is included at no extra charge for Guardian South customers when actually doing damage).