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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,…
Magnolia Trees & Sap-Sucking Scales
TL;DR Magnolia Scale is a sap-sucking insect that weakens trees, causes sticky honeydew, attracts pests, and promotes black sooty mold. It appears in late June through July and is often mistaken for fungus due to its white, waxy covering. Prevention…
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…
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,…
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…
Spruce Tree Losing Needles – Sawfly Emergency
If something is eating the needles on your Spruce tree, you may have a Sawfly problem. Yellow-headed sawfly can attack spruce trees usually from early June to July. These voracious eaters strip needles from spruce, and those needles will NEVER…
