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Southern Ontario Leatherjacket Alert!

TL;DR Leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) are showing up again on GTA lawns, often visible in late April through early May when rain brings them to the surface. They hatch in September or October, survive winter, and can damage lawns by…

Nematodes are not Sea Monkeys…

TL;DR Nematodes might look like “instant pets” (like Sea Monkeys), but unlike brine shrimp eggs, they are shipped alive and can die quickly if mishandled. Store-bought nematodes are usually parasitic, more fragile, and their success depends heavily on proper storage,…

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…

“Help, the Raccoons & Skunks Are Tearing Up My Lawn!”

TL;DR Problem Identification: Raccoons and skunks dig up lawns searching for grubs, especially when the soil warms in spring. Discouragement Tactics: Make digging difficult by placing chain-link fencing or netting over affected areas. Grub Control: Apply nematodes in late summer…

Voles dig tunnels under snow, leave tracks in Spring

TL;DR Vole Activity: During snowy winters, voles create 2-3 inch wide surface tunnels under the snow, using grass and thatch from your lawn. Damage Identification: After snow melts, these tunnels appear as matted, crisscrossing tracks on the lawn, often bordered…

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,…

Earwigs: Unwanted House Guests and How LawnSavers Can Help

Earwigs, those small, elongated insects with pincers on their rear, might look menacing, but they are more of a nuisance than a threat. Often found in moist, dark places, earwigs can make their way into your home, especially during warm…

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…

Animals digging up your lawn in the Spring? Client questions

Hi Jenny & Kyle, We have had some Grubs over the years & the skunks come in and start digging around every spring. If we get the grub treatment will it stop this?? If we get this when would you…

2011: Summer Heat, lack of rain means dormant lawns in GTA

July 12th 2011: (Observations from the field in the Greater Toronto Area) This Spring brought lots of rain through April and May, in fact, record rainfalls that made it very difficult to get out and work in your lawn and garden. …