Best Pest Control

With spring officially here, 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. Here are some issues that the best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks can take care of: 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 ...

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...

Winter weather can be tough on your lawn. Grass, shrubs and trees are weak after months of lying dormant. If you want your lawn and trees to come back fuller and lusher than before, Best Pest Control can help. Here are a few simple tips to help get your lawn ready for the summer months. 1. Remove Accumulated Debris The first step in getting your lawn ready for spring is to do some cleaning. Clear away any leaves, twigs and other debris that have gathered over the winter months. Not only can the debris get stuck in your lawn mower, it can also block fertilizers and other materials from being properly absorbed by the lawn. Plus, it can create a breeding ground for pests. 2. Apply Pre-Emergent, Weed Killer & Fertilizer Applying a pre-emergent in the early spring is very important. It's best to apply it prior to temperatures reaching 55-60 degrees. Afterward, the weed seeds will have begun to germinate and the pre-emergent will no longer be effective. Once crabgrass has g...

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...