FAQ:
Trees
How does dormant oil benefit my trees?
Dormant oil applications are made during February and early March to fruit trees, woody ornamentals, and shrubs to kill various over-wintering pest. These pests include several different tree scales, aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied insects.
Is Dormant Oil Harmful to My Trees and Other Landscaping?
Oils pose few risks to people or to most desirable species, including beneficial natural enemies of insect pests. The oils integrate well with biological controls. Toxicity is minimal when compared to alternative pesticides, and oils quickly dissipate through evaporation, leaving little residue.
What is a growth regulator, and why should I have my trees sprayed with it?
Growth Regulator is applied to help reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development on many ornamental trees and shrubs such as: apple, oak (acorn), pear, peach, crabapple, etc.
Timing of the application is critical, and must be made before fruit set. Usually, the application period lasts for only a couple of weeks during the year.
Lawns
When should I have my lawn sprayed?
Applications of pre-emergents and post-emergents start during the month of January and run all season until September or October. Application schedules vary with each lawn, and are timed to strategically take advantage of the specific growing conditions of each lawn.
Why should I spray my lawn?
Herbicides, fertilizers, and insecticides are incorporated into the spraying schedule to help maintain a healthy and green lawn. The herbicides kill unwanted plants/weeds, fertilizers give nutrients to the desired plants, and insecticides eliminated bugs that feed on lawns.
"Lubbock Pest Control"
"Serving Lubbock and the surrounding communities for all your outdoor pest control needs."
firebugpestcontrol@gmail.com
How does dormant oil benefit my trees?
Dormant oil applications are made during February and early March to fruit trees, woody ornamentals, and shrubs to kill various over-wintering pest. These pests include several different tree scales, aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied insects.
Is Dormant Oil Harmful to My Trees and Other Landscaping?
Oils pose few risks to people or to most desirable species, including beneficial natural enemies of insect pests. The oils integrate well with biological controls. Toxicity is minimal when compared to alternative pesticides, and oils quickly dissipate through evaporation, leaving little residue.
What is a growth regulator, and why should I have my trees sprayed with it?
Growth Regulator is applied to help reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development on many ornamental trees and shrubs such as: apple, oak (acorn), pear, peach, crabapple, etc.
Timing of the application is critical, and must be made before fruit set. Usually, the application period lasts for only a couple of weeks during the year.
Lawns
When should I have my lawn sprayed?
Applications of pre-emergents and post-emergents start during the month of January and run all season until September or October. Application schedules vary with each lawn, and are timed to strategically take advantage of the specific growing conditions of each lawn.
Why should I spray my lawn?
Herbicides, fertilizers, and insecticides are incorporated into the spraying schedule to help maintain a healthy and green lawn. The herbicides kill unwanted plants/weeds, fertilizers give nutrients to the desired plants, and insecticides eliminated bugs that feed on lawns.
"Lubbock Pest Control"
"Serving Lubbock and the surrounding communities for all your outdoor pest control needs."
firebugpestcontrol@gmail.com
