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Craneflies and leatherjackets – the new pest in town
TL;DR Craneflies are large, harmless flies that live only long enough to breed—but their larvae, called leatherjackets, are a serious lawn pest. Leatherjackets feed on grass crowns just below the soil, causing dead patches that look like stubble. Infestations occur…
Necrotic Ring Spot Fungal Disease appearing on lawns
TL;DR Cause: Necrotic Ring Spot is a fungal disease caused by Leptosphaeria korrae, primarily affecting Kentucky bluegrass. Symptoms: Appears as brown rings or arcs of dead grass, often with a green center, resembling “frog-eye” patterns. Spread: The fungus spreads through…
White Grubs in Your Lawn? How to Repair Lawn Damage From Grubs
TL;DR Identification: White grubs are the larvae of beetles like European Chafers and Japanese Beetles. They feed on grass roots, causing lawns to turn brown and feel spongy. Damage Signs: Affected grass pulls up easily, resembling loose carpet. In spring,…
How to Save Your Lawn & Trees From Heat and Drought Stress
Many homeowners like you want to know how you can help your lawn and garden make it through intense heat when it is sweltering hot and humid out. Lawns in Ontario are comprised of ‘Cool-season’ grass species like Kentucky Bluegrass…
Bentgrass Plus Drought Plus Heat, Means Dead Patches on Lawns
When we receive unseasonably high heat and dry weather, these conditions cause bentgrass and other annual weedy grasses in lawns to brown out much earlier than we normally see it. If you are seeing areas on your lawn yellowing or browning right now,…
Chinch Bugs In Your Lawn Spotted (Everywhere!)
Our technicians begin to find adult chinch bugs emerging from lawns as early as the beginning of June most years in the Toronto Area. They are usually found in the thatch. Their young, commonly called ‘nymphs’ are the ones that…
Southern Ontario Leatherjacket Alert!
Leather jackets and Crane Flies are cropping up again on lawns in the GTA. Leather jackets are the larval stage of Crane Flies. They usually re-appear in the leatherjacket form in Late April through Early May, as the rain helps…
2016 Spring Lawn Conditions update (Greater Toronto Area)
Subject: Transcript of Spring Update for our customers. Greater Toronto Area Weather review Partnering on your lawn for best results My name is Kyle and I’m calling from your lawn care company LawnSavers with a spring update and special request.…
The Snow is melting, what’s wrong with my lawn? Snow Mould!
Here is a common question we often receive starting in February, snow mould is pretty normal after a winter with lots of snow. (But it can be very damaging) “I used your services last year and am about to prepay. …
Back to School means Back to work on the lawn
Just because the kids are going back to school soon, doesn’t mean the summer is over, at least not for your lawn and trees. In fact, we are just embarking on the best growing weather you can ask for when it…