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Plant of the Week: Zinnias
Happy Monday! For our Plant of the Week, today we’re looking at zinnias, one of our spring annuals!
Their Latin name comes from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, although Spanish explorers once called them “mal de ojos”, (“sickness of the eye”).
Plant of the Week: Zinnias
Happy Monday! For our Plant of the Week, today we’re looking at zinnias, one of our spring annuals!
Their Latin name comes from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, although Spanish explorers once called them “mal de ojos”, (“sickness of the eye”).
Warning: Termites are Swarming!
Check out this forecast! Termites are swarming all over Louisiana right now! You may have seen viral videos of them swarming around streetlights at night in the millions. Swarmers are the reproductive members of a mature termite colony. Unlike worker termites,...
Plant of the Week: Pentas
Our Plant of the Week this week is: Pentas! They’re treated as a spring annual here and they love our hot, humid weather. This is because Pentas originate from East Africa and Yemen. Did you know? The name Pentas comes from the Greek word for five, referring to the five petals found on each tiny flower.
Watch Out for Mud Tubes
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Pest Manager Dylan is here to show us one sign of a termite infestation: mud tubes. Termites travel inside these mud tubes to get to and from where they're feeding. If you see them on your home, it's a bad sign! They're commonly found along...
Termite Swarm Season is HERE
Termite swarmer season is here, and it’s time to stay alert!
Swarmers are flying termites looking to start new colonies, and if you’re seeing them, there’s likely a mature colony nearby. If they’re inside your home, there’s a strong chance termites are already in your walls or foundation.
Termites Under the House
This is what termite activity can look like underneath a home. These are mud tubes they build to travel between their nest and food sources which often includes structural wood in the house itself.
That is why we recommend termite inspections for homeowners in Louisiana. Catching activity early can prevent costly damage and help protect your home long term.
Springtime Lawn Fungus
We’re seeing a lot of lawn fungus popping up around town, so here’s what to watch for and how to stay ahead of it…
Upgrade Your Yard: Core Aeration and Topdressing
Now that the soil outside is warming up, we want to talk about the core aeration and topdressing process.
First, core aeration uses a machine to remove 2-3 inch plugs or “cores” of soil and thatch from the lawn. Then, we use another machine to topdress, adding a layer of compost, soil, and sand on top.
Prevent Ant Infestations
It’s not a secret… ants can get out of control quickly. Even if it starts outside, an infestation can quickly move into your home in search of food.
Plant of the Week: Citronella
Our plant of the week today is Citronella! This is a type of plant known for its intense lemon aroma that repels mosquitoes. Citronella oil primarily comes from tall citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus), while the popular “mosquito plant” is a scented geranium (Pelargonium citrosum). We treat the Citronella pla