Your Lawn’s Worst Enemies Are Waking Up
A vibrant, green lawn is one of the joys of summer in Jacksonville. But as temperatures climb, so does pest activity—and the pests targeting your lawn are hungrier than ever.
At Royal Pest Services, we understand that summer is peak season for lawn pests, and we’re here to help you keep your yard looking its best all season long.
Meet the Biggest Lawn Pests of Jacksonville Summers
During Florida’s hot, humid summers, several pests thrive:
Chinch Bugs
Small but mighty, chinch bugs suck the juices out of St. Augustine grass, creating brown patches that spread fast. They often attack sunny areas where the grass is already stressed by heat. Chinch bugs are most active when it’s warm and can cause damage year-round.
Mole Crickets
These pests tunnel through your soil, damaging grassroots and making your lawn feel spongy. Their burrowing disrupts the entire lawn structure, leading to thin, patchy grass. Mole crickets can become serious pests of turfgrasses, pastures, and vegetable seedlings
Sod Webworms and Armyworms
These caterpillars munch on grass blades, leaving irregular brown spots across your lawn almost overnight. On Jacksonville’s warm nights, they feed more aggressively. Tropical sod webworms are most active from spring to fall and prefer St. Augustine grass.
Why Summer Is a Pest Paradise
Several factors make summer ideal for lawn pests:
- Increased watering creates damp conditions perfect for eggs and larvae.
- Thick vegetation gives pests places to hide and breed.
- High heat and humidity speed up pest life cycles, leading to faster population growth.
Without regular monitoring and quick action, a small problem can become a full-blown infestation in just a few weeks.
How Royal Pest Services Protects Your Lawn
Our comprehensive lawn pest control program tackles problems before they get out of hand:
- Customized treatment plans based on your lawn’s specific pest pressure.
- Targeted applications that treat the pests without harming your grass.
- Expert advice on lawn care practices that deter pests naturally, like proper mowing height and watering schedules.
- Routine monitoring to catch any new activity early.
Keep Your Lawn Strong All Summer
Your dream lawn is within reach—with the right pest control strategy. Royal Pest Services is proud to help Jacksonville homeowners enjoy a healthy, green yard all summer long without the stress of battling chinch bugs, mole crickets, or other pests.
Contact us today for a free lawn pest inspection and reclaim your summer lawn!