Armyworms are common lawn pests in Tennessee that cause extensive damage when left to their own devices. These pests feed on grass blades, causing discolored patches across your lawn that resemble symptoms of drought stress. When you see these signs on your turf, it's best to reach out to a lawn care professional right away. This way, they can apply a curative treatment to eliminate the armyworm infestation! You'll also want to schedule lawn care services to help nurse your damaged grass back to health. Keep reading to learn more about what you should do if your lawn becomes infested with armyworms.

What are the signs of armyworm damage on your lawn?

Armyworms are invasive moth larvae characterized by stripes across their body. They usually become more active in the late summer, wreaking havoc by feeding on grass blades. As they feed, you'll notice brown patches that make your turf appear drought-stressed. However, when you look closely at the individual grass blades, you'll also see that they're chewed and ragged along the edges. These lawn insects are destructive and live up to their name, as they can march through and eat your turf in just a matter of days!

Schedule a curative treatment to get rid of the armyworm infestation.

When your lawn shows signs of armyworm damage, you need to act right away to keep them from causing any additional damage. You'll want to reach out to your local lawn care provider to schedule a curative treatment to get rid of the armyworm infestation. When you hire a professional, they will thoroughly assess your lawn to confirm whether these pests are the culprit. Once they verify that your turf is under attack by armyworms, you can count on them to treat the infestation immediately. They'll have the correct treatment and know the proper way to administer it to effectively eliminate them!

You'll want to sign up for lawn care services to help your grass recover from armyworm damage.

Curative treatments against armyworms are only designed to target the infestation, not undo any damage caused by them. Because of this, you'll want to help your grass recover from any armyworm damage by signing up for lawn care services! Here are the services you need to help your lawn get back to tip-top health:

  • Aeration: Aerating your lawn helps to break down hard, compacted soil and allows the roots of your grass to access much-needed nutrients and resources. When it has easy access to everything it needs, it can easily recuperate from armyworm-related stress and improve its resistance against any future infestations!
  • Fertilization: Fertilizing your lawn will provide vital nutrients that will boost its health and revitalize its appearance after an armyworm infestation. These nutrients will also strengthen it to naturally resist stressors, such as armyworms, in the future.
  • Overseeding: Because armyworms can leave your turf patchy and dull, you'll need to schedule an overseeding service to restore its lush appearance. This service fills those bare, patchy areas with new, healthy grass growth to make your lawn denser and fuller.

Core aeration leaves behind plugs of soil on your lawn. They are best left alone so they can break down and return nutrients to the soil.

Call us today to sign up for our armyworm control service!

Our team at Picture Perfect Landscapes wants to help tackle pesky armyworms and give your lawn the chance to recover. That's why we proudly offer our professional armyworm control service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, TN, and nearby areas. We offer curative treatments anytime you see armyworms wreaking havoc on your lawn, plus lawn care services to bring it back to optimal health! Call us today at (901) 246-7656 to sign up for this service.