Aeration and over-seeding are two effective methods to minimize weeds and thicken your turf.  Every Nebraska lawn should be aerated at least once a year.  For best results we recommend aerating and over-seeding in the fall.   Why is fall the best time to aerate and over-seed?  Aeration prepares soil for over-seeding and over-seeding proves […]

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JAPANESE BEETLES Japanese beetles, as their name implies, are from Japan.  In 1916, the Japanese beetle was discovered in a New Jersey nursery.  In Japan, the insect is beneficial as its natural enemies’ help keep the population in check.  However, here in the United States, the beetle is without their natural predators, making the Japanese beetle […]

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MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK JUNE 24-30, 2018   Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. In fact, three of the four stages of a mosquito’s life cycle occur in water.  To reduce your mosquito problem, simply eliminate standing water throughout your yard by:   Clearing gutters of debris   Cleaning pet water dishes regularly   […]

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POISON IVY It is June, which means poison ivy, oak and sumac are in full effect. The good news is, in Omaha and the surrounding areas, we only need to worry about one plant – poison ivy. There are two types of poison ivy – Western and Eastern. Again, there is good news – in […]

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