Cooler temperatures may mean we’re not as bothered by bugs as we spend more time outside, but many cozy up and overwinter in the soil. There, they will complete a number of stages of their life cycles to be ready to emerge in the spring.

Pests such as billbugs, cutworms, and grubs will feed on underground roots, so there’s always a threat to lawns, even those that go dormant.

Taking a few simple steps this fall can help you stop them before they become a problem.

According to NG Turf, fall pest prevention helps:

• Reduce insect damage like brown spots and thinning turf
• Eliminate pest hiding places like thatch, weeds, and leaf piles
• Deter mosquitoes by removing standing water
• Support stronger, more resilient grass for next spring

Set the lawn up for spring success: NG Turf shares the full fall pest prevention guide here.

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