Well, I did it. My neighbors might not be thrilled because I
did it organically. I freed my yard of mosquitoes with an organic repellent
product. Sorry neighbors, next time I promise to kill them old school style, so
they won’t show up at your next barbeque.
Despite a huge amount of rain the repellent is still
working. So nice, no mosquitoes! Mosquito control has become a niche service
that many pest management professionals, lawn care operators, and specific
mosquito control companies are offering. With these “wraps” put on vehicles
these days, it is interesting to look at the different marketing done by these
companies as I drive through neighborhoods. I have seen a whole lot of these
vehicles recently either working in neighborhoods or reloading their product of
choice at Possum’s.
With all the rain showers we are getting, regularly scout
your yard for anything that might hold water and become a breeding area for
mosquitoes. Keeping their breeding areas to a minimum will greatly decrease
their populations. A few ounces of standing water can lead to thousands of
mosquitoes – scary!
I have been getting an abnormal amount of questions about
Leyland Cypress. Unfortunately, like many plants, they have been over used and
put in situations that are not ideal for their growth.
Leyland Cypress like a lot of air movement. I see many
people plant this tree as a screen, and to get an immediate effect, the trees
get planted too close together or grow too close together. Then they begin to
struggle.
Leyland Cypress like well-drained soil with some moisture –
not wet but not drought stricken either. I have seen them grown on sandy berms that
tend to be too dry for the proper growth of this tree. I have also seen them in
heavy, poorly drained clay soil or in wet areas where they struggle.
Leyland Cypress like full sun, which in the landscape as
they are developing a screen, can lead to their own demise. They begin to shade
each other out. The shade tends to weaken them and then different problems
occur.
Leyland Cypresses are susceptible to many diseases and
insects. Some are easily treated and some are not. Hopefully, I will write
about some of these pests next week.
Army worms, roaches, chinch bugs, brown batch, mosquitoes,
and gray leaf spot seem to be the top problems this week. Be strong!
Always read, understand and follow product label. The
product label is a Federal Law.
