Best Pest Control

During the Summer months, it can be hard to keep your lawn healthy. Between random storms and hot, humid days, your lawn may need some work.  Best Pest Control  doesn’t just keep pests at bay, we also help with  lawn care maintenance at Lake of the Ozarks ! Here are some easy lawn care tips to help your grass stay healthy during the summer months. Mow Your Lawn to the Right Height  During the summer, you want to keep your lawn a little taller than normal. Having your lawn tall will help shade the soil so it doesn’t dry out. This will lead to your lawn having deeper roots, and it will prevent weed seeds from germinating. Water Appropriately Water your lawn deeply and infrequently for the healthiest grass. Your lawn needs at least an inch of water on a weekly basis, and more if there is severe heat. Keep a rain gauge to keep track of the amount of rainfall to prevent overwatering your lawn. Keep Lawn Mower Blades Sharp Dull lawn mower blades damage your law...

Maintaining your lawn and garden will soon become a full-time job to keep it healthy and looking lush. At Best Pest Control , we do more than tackle those unwanted pests around your home and yard. We can also take care of your lawn service at the Lake of the Ozarks . From performing a lawn evaluation and setting up a proper treatment schedule to preventative pest control, we can do it all. Pests If you have pests causing problems to your yard, it should be relatively easy to identify. A pest infestation usually affects a widespread area and will be visible on the surface or if you roll back a little bit of the grass. Animals such as skunks, raccoons, birds, and moles start digging up the turf to feed on grubs beneath the surface.  Moles Moles can create quite a mess, leaving their tunnels all over your yard. You know you have a mole problem if you discover visible trenches and dug-up soil in your yard. Some molehills can be substantial enough to damage lawn mower blades...

During the Summer months at the Lake of the Ozarks, it can be hard to keep your lawn healthy. Between random storms and hot, humid days, your lawn may need some work. Best Pest Control doesn’t just keep pests at bay, we also help with lawn care maintenance at Lake of the Ozarks ! Here are some easy lawn care tips to help your grass stay healthy during the summer months. Mow Your Lawn to the Right Height  During the summer, you want to keep your lawn a little taller than normal. Having your lawn tall will help shade the soil so it doesn’t dry out. This will lead to your lawn having deeper roots, and it will prevent weed seeds from germinating. Water Appropriately Water your lawn deeply and infrequently for the healthiest grass. Your lawn needs at least an inch of water on a weekly basis, and more if there is severe heat. Keep a rain gauge to keep track of the amount of rainfall to prevent overwatering your lawn. Keep Lawn Mower Blades Sharp Dull lawn mower blades damage...

The summer heat can take a toll on your yard, especially when it's not being taken care of properly. If you mow too low, over water, under water, or ignore the signs of pests, your lawn could quickly become lifeless and possibly die in small or large patches. Best Pest Control has a few steps you can follow to help you prevent this from happening to your lawn. 1. Mow at the right height. In the summer, it's important to make sure not to mow your lawn too short. However, you don't want it to be too tall either. If you don't mow your lawn enough, becomes lanky and thin. Tall grass is also a place for insects like grubs to hide. Grass that is too tall is also tough to mow. It's recommended to never remove more than one-third of the leaf surface at any one mowing. During periods of peak growth, expect to mow grass once every 5-7 days. 2. Don't over water your lawn. For healthy grass, it's best to water your lawn deeply and infrequently. Lawns need roughl...

Halloween has come and gone. The trick or treaters have collected their candy and the scary movies have been watched. However, Halloween isn't completely over, as you probably have some pumpkins and tons of candy to remind you of the fun you had. However, these things often lead to unwanted pests in your home, which leads you to call the best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks . To make sure you don't have creepy crawlers in your home, your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company has a few tips you can do after Halloween is over. 1. Clean Up Pumpkins Although you probably spent a good amount of time planning and carving the perfect Jack-O-Lantern, these pumpkins can often lead many pests into your home. As soon as pumpkins are carved, they become the perfect breeding ground for pests, so it's best to throw out pumpkins shortly after Halloween. If left out too long it begins to rot and more pests will start to call your pumpkin home. When throwing away the p...

You may think that you can relax on yard work now that autumn is here. However, now is the best time to do lawn maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks , as the grass is very active getting ready for the dormant winter months. There are a few steps that you can take now, so you can have luscious, green grass in the spring.   1. Rake Up Leaves Leaves are slowly beginning to turn in some areas, which mean that soon they will start to fall. It is important to continuously rake leaves, as leaving them on your lawn can cause some serious damage. Leaves that are left on the lawn blocks light and traps moisture, which could suffocate the grass and potentially be a breeding ground for fungal disease. It is best not to wait until all the leaves have fallen, as the leaves could become wet from rain and morning dew.  2. Continue To Mow Although you may think the mowing season is over, it actually lasts throughout the fall. Grass will continue to grow, however, it will ...

During the Summer months at the Lake of the Ozarks, it can be hard to keep your lawn healthy. Between random storms and hot, humid days, your lawn may need some work. Best Pest Control doesn’t just keep pests at bay, we also help with lawn care maintenance at Lake of the Ozarks ! Here are 7 easy lawn care tips to help your grass stay healthy during the summer months. Mow Your Lawn to the Right Height. During the summer, you want to keep your lawn a little taller than normal. Having your lawn tall will help shade the soil so it doesn’t dry out. This will lead to your lawn having deeper roots, and it will prevent weed seeds from germinating. Leave Your Lawn Clippings. When mowing your lawn, leave your grass clippings, if possible. If you leave the grass clippings on top of your lawn, it will supply the soil with added nutrients as well as additional shade. Water Appropriately. Water your lawn deeply and infrequently for the healthiest grass. Your lawn needs at least an...