When lush, green lawns suddenly go downhill, lawn-damaging pests are often the culprit. Your lawn might look healthy—but just below the surface, pests could be silently sabotaging your turf. These tiny troublemakers chew through roots, blades, and soil, leaving patchy, brown, or thinning grass before you even know there’s a problem. In the Mid-Atlantic, lawn-damaging … Continued
A healthy lawn starts with effective flea and tick control that targets pests where they live. The summer months bring endless opportunities for fun outdoors, as well as increased flea and tick activity. These tiny pests may seem like a minor nuisance, but they can cause serious problems for both pets and people. Fortunately, with … Continued
When it comes to lawn health, grub control is the unsung hero of late spring maintenance.
If you want a lush, green lawn this summer, grubs are an underground threat you can’t afford to ignore. These small, white larvae may seem harmless, but don’t let their size fool you. In late summer and early fall, they feast on the roots of grass, causing long-term damage that can take months to fix. Fortunately, there’s a way to stop them before they start.
The list of mosquito and tick-borne diseases continues to grow and that makes the insect-control business boom. With so many players out there, why should you use Hillside? Hire a Licensed Professional The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a number of pesticides for residential spraying saying they are generally safe for our backyards. Unfortunately there … Continued
Just like many of our customers with small children, the Hillside staff with kids like to read bedtime stories but there’s one book we stay away from…The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle! It glorifies the life cycle of a caterpillar, one of our arch nemesis! Caterpillars can be destructive and not all of them … Continued
The Asian Tiger Mosquito. Yellow Fever Mosquito. Malaria Mosquito. Encephalitis Mosquito. Southern House Mosquito. Eastern Salt March Mosquito. Of the 176 species in the United States, these are the most common mosquitoes in our country. Some are harmless or even beneficial to the human race, but many are considered pests due to the fact that … Continued