Frequently Asked Questions

Fire ants were introduced to the United States in the mid-1930s, and since then, they’ve taken over most southern states and range from Texas to Florida. Pest prevention is best administered by a professional as these ants can be painful and dangerous to deal with. Fire ants can be found in every county in Florida, and until A Green 365 Lawn & Pest Solutions is able to come to your home to administer professional pest control, information that you should know includes don’t disturb the nest, keep food sealed and off of counters, patch any cracks or holes in your foundation, and do not use a repellant spray (this will only redirect them and is a temporary solution).

There are many different signs that insects have invaded your lawn. However, as there are quite a variety let us look at the general signs rather than specific insects.

Brown spots or patches – Sometimes brown patches occur because of chemicals, a mower that is too low or poor soil conditions. Insects and other pests are also the cause for many a brown patch. They go into the soil and either eat the nutrients that the plants need or destroy the root system. Either way, it leads to your grass dying from starvation. To check this you will need to inspect the affected area, and possibly remove a small section to check underneath.

Leaf damage – Gardens tend to attract even more pests than lawns due to the various plants, flowers and vegetables that grow there; it is a buffet for many pests. We suggest having a look at the bite marks on the leaves or vegetables to try to spot the culprits. If all that’s left are signs of damage, we can help determine what kind of nuisance is the cause and what lawn pest control strategy will work best.