This past winter was exceptionally mild for residents of Columbia, Missouri. If it was any indication of the weather that is to come, the meteorologists warning us that this summer will be hot and dry may well prove to be right. If you want your landscaping and garden to be equipped to weather any drought that lies ahead, and you identify with any of the following signs, you can bet that a sprinkler irrigation system is a sound investment.
You live in an Area Where Drought is Common
If you live in a place where a week without rain is fairly common, especially during the summertime, then you have a great deal to benefit from installing a sprinkler system in your yard. It can help you keep your lawn and garden alive and well at times when there is barely enough rainfall for them to survive.
You have Incessantly Thirsty Plants
If you have buttonbush, winterberry, or any other shrubs or flowers that require a lot of water to thrive, you should speak with a lawn care professional about installing a spray sprinkler system in your yard. Spray sprinkler systems are ideal for watering concentrated areas of your lawn that need a lot of water in a short period of time
Low Maintenance Appeals to You
Do you want that picture-perfect, well-manicured lawn you’ve always dreamed of to become a reality? With the time and energy that a sprinkler system will save you, maintaining your lawn perfectly will be easier than ever before.
Are you a Columbia, Missouri homeowner who would like to reap the benefits of having a sprinkler irrigation system professionally installed on your property? Atkins, Inc. can help you. Call (573) 874-5100 today to find out about the various sprinkler systems we install and maintain!
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Despite its name, the Japanese beetle is not nearly the nuisance in Japan that it is in the United States. In Missouri especially, this copper-colored insect that sports a metallic green upper body and head wreaks havoc on farmers’ crops and residential lawns. To find out more about this beetle and how you can prevent it from destroying your shrubs and fruit trees, read on:
History of the Japanese Beetle in America
The Japanese beetle is indigenous to Japan, where its population is controlled by a number of natural predators. This beetle’s first recorded appearance was in 1916 in New Jersey, where it is thought to have entered the country through larvae on a shipment of iris bulbs. From New Jersey, the beetle spread to the Midwestern United States, where it has since thrived in large numbers.
Recent Trends in Southwest Missouri
Over the past several years, the presence of Japanese beetles in Missouri has soared, posing a significant threat to the local crop farming industry. These pests consume the majority of the leaf material of plants, leaving only the veins.
How to Keep the Japanese Beetle Off of Your Property
A number of pest control tactics have been employed in an attempt to keep these beetles off of farms and other properties:
Pheromone Traps: These traps may help you catch a few Japanese beetles, but they also attract far more Japanese beetles than they can kill. Most experts do not recommend traps as a form of pest control for these beetles.
Shake ‘n’ Soap: If you only have a few Japanese beetles on your property, then shake them off of your shrubs and other plants and collect them in a tub of soap. This approach is best done early in the morning while the beetles are still sleeping.
Hire a Pest Control Service: The most effective way to rid your property of Japanese beetles without spending money on pesticides or traps that may or may not work is to hire a qualified exterminator.
If your backyard garden has fallen victim to Japanese beetles, then a remedy awaits you in the form of Atkins Inc. Call us at (573) 874-5100 to find out more about our pest control and handyman services in the Columbia area.
Have you enjoyed our recent blog posts, which have discussed the benefits of having a sprinkler system on your property and the importance of preventative pest control for critters like white grubs and bagworms? If you would like to learn more about any of our blog topics, the following resources may be of interest to you. For more information, or to arrange to have your Columbia, Missouri lawn serviced by an experienced local professional, call Atkins, Inc. at (573) 874-5100!
