Category: Pest Control
Lawn Pests: 3 Facts About Billbugs
Billbugs and their grubs attack both warm and cool-season grasses. Their approach to destroying lawns is to eat the grass, blade by blade, leaving lawns with patchy, scattered brown spots. So when it appears there’s a billbug infestation, Nature’s Select Piedmont has just what you need. We’ll teach you these three facts and treat your […]
5 Types of Mosquitoes in North Carolina
Mosquitoes are, by far, the most annoying outdoor pest for homeowners. These flying bloodsuckers thrive where there are ample water sources and plenty to feast on. Unfortunately, North Carolina is a hotbed for mosquito colonies, especially in regions where the weather is hot and humid. Thankfully, Nature’s Select Sandhills has the right biological treatment that […]
4 Common Boxwood Pests
Boxwoods create the perfect backdrop for all the flowers in your garden. They also create a natural privacy fence between you and your neighbors or the road. So, when they come under attack, it can create turmoil in your landscape. Thankfully, you have the Nature’s Select Sandhills team to help you. We can easily take […]
Common Signs of Voles
Maintaining a stunning lawn takes time and money, especially since it can add significant curb appeal and value to your home. Unfortunately, many homeowners eventually deal with underground rodent problems. Voles not only wreak havoc on your lawn and landscaping but they’re often confused for moles or other rodents. So, here are some signs you […]
3 Surprising Facts About Voles
Voles are mouse-like rodents that spend most of their time underground. They are notorious for damaging growing bulbs, trees, turf, and plant roots. They tend to live in underground colonies, going undetected for months. Therefore, understanding vole behavior and diet is crucial for preventing their damage. Nature’s Select Triangle has a team of experts who […]
Japanese Beetles: 3 Facts You Should Know
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Japanese beetles are among the most troublesome pests for homeowners. These common lawn pests chew through just about any vegetation, including your favorite rose bush. Japanese beetles make even the healthiest tree look dead, which is why Nature’s Select Piedmont gets so many calls for help. Our tree and […]
The 4 Lifecycle Stages of Mosquitos
Nothing can discourage you from enjoying your backyard and patio like a giant swarm of mosquitos. While you can put out bug spray and candles to deter them, you’re not really getting to the root of the problem. The team at Nature’s Select Triangle knows how important it is to protect your home from these […]
Brood X Cicadas: 4 Things You Need to Know
Cicadas emerge every year, and 2021 is the year of Brood X. As a part of the Megacicada family, these flying insects have spent the last 17 years below ground, sucking sap from tree roots. Experts expect Brood X to emerge sometime between now and mid-May in about 13 states, including right here in North […]
3 Helpful Lawn Insects
Does the sight of any bug in your lawn send you running in the opposite direction? If you nodded your head in agreement, then you’re not alone. Many people go scrambling for the bug killer when they spot an insect, but that shouldn’t always be the case. While not all lawn insects are beneficial, there […]
Choose Nature’s Select® for Your Lawn Care Needs
Though it doesn’t currently feel like it, spring is not that far away here in North Carolina, and soon you’ll need to start paying closer attention to your lawn. Are you prepared to handle your own lawn care this year, or is it time to outsource that particular job? Once you decide to hire a […]