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I might have already posted. GA Master Gardener here.. it’s about optimal temperature for each treatment. A blend of treatments will never be as effective as individual ones. Pre emergent is very early. Fertilizer needs warmth. Grubs or fire ants is separate timing too. READ the labels, according to your climate.
I spend a small fortune with a lawn program annually and just when I think I have addressed every problem a new one gets thrown at me. Last season it was Kylinga Grass and this year it is army worms. I have nightmares that right under the turf there are all kinds of "things" sitting around tables at the "annual let's see what we can toss at her this year, conference."
I am aware of of two things that at the very least don't help me.
A) I have a lawn service that goes from one home to another and the mowers are not washed between homes. It seems like if you have a problem and he cuts your lawn and then mine, eventually I have the same problem.
B) The rain and humidity here I believe, has caused some of my grass to weaken, and I think that is why I got the army worms this year. The clay soil holds the dampness despite the heat due to the humidity and some of the grass is stronger than other parts. Among the fun stuff I picked up from A) above is bent grass and that seems like it was caviar for the army worms.
Also, not enough attention is paid to the balance of nature. Many times we use insecticides that wipe out beneficial insects, which in turn causes pests to thrive.
A very good point. Always start with the minimal amount possible and then work your way up from there. No sense and starting at something that’s stronger or using too much than needed from the start.
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Originally Posted by gentlearts
Also, not enough attention is paid to the balance of nature. Many times we use insecticides that wipe out beneficial insects, which in turn causes pests to thrive.
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