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Lawn Care & Pest Control FAQs for Lafayette, IN Homeowners
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Lawn care questions
How much does lawn care cost?▾
Packages start at $41, $61 and $93 a month for a 3,000 sq. ft. lawn on a 12-month plan. Most lawns are bigger. The full breakdown is on the pricing page.
How often do you come?▾
Every 4 to 6 weeks, March through November. Weather can shift a visit by a week or so.
When does my lawn need fertilizer?▾
All season, in small doses. Different times of year call for different amounts, and the program is built around that.
Do you mow or trim?▾
Mowing is only available to customers on a lawn care package. We don't do trimming or landscaping.
Do you treat landscape beds?▾
No. That needs a separate state license, and we don't hold it.
Why is aeration important?▾
It relieves compacted soil so roots grow deeper and rain soaks in instead of running off. Once a year maintains a lawn; twice a year improves it.
Core or liquid aeration?▾
Liquid is a sprayed product that loosens soil without a machine, so it's the safe choice if you have an invisible dog fence or irrigation lines. We suggest liquid in spring and core aeration with seed in fall.
When is the best time to seed?▾
Between August 15 and September 15, according to Purdue's turf program. We don't seed in spring because summer heat kills most spring seedlings before their roots are deep enough.
Can I switch packages?▾
Yes, any time. We suggest giving one program a full year. You can add aeration or overseeding mid-season.
Can I skip an application?▾
No. Each application sets up the next one, and skipping hurts the results. Every customer takes the full program.
When can I mow after a treatment?▾
Wait 24 to 48 hours.
How long do I stay off the lawn after a treatment?▾
Until a liquid application is dry, usually 1 to 2 hours.
How long before I see results?▾
Some green-up after the first couple of applications. Give it a full season for the real change.
Do you work outside Lafayette?▾
Yes: Kokomo, Monticello, Attica, Williamsport, Rossville, Mulberry, Delphi and the north Indianapolis suburbs (Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville).
Pest control questions
Are the pest treatments safe for pets?▾
Yes. The product targets a nerve pathway only insects have. Keep cats and dogs off until it's dry.
How do you treat fleas and ticks?▾
A liquid insecticide over the whole lawn, edge to edge. Safe for pets once dry.
Does perimeter pest control keep bugs out of my yard?▾
No, out of your house. We spray a barrier 3 feet up the foundation and 3 feet out. It stops new insects from coming in; it won't clear ones already inside.
How many pest treatments a season?▾
Five, starting in mid-April.
Do I need to be home?▾
No. We leave a flag in the yard so you know we came.
