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West Michigan Mole Control: IMPORTANT Fall Mole Info

October 11th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: October 7, 2024 – October 11, 2024

Cooler temps are moving in as we are officially in Fall and already through the first week of October here in West Michigan. We want to take this time in our blog post to remind you of some important information regarding what moles are about to do in the Fall.

Fall Mole Facts:

Moles move closer to the surface because the temperatures are cooler now that the Summer is over.

There may be more earthworms found because they too are coming closer to the surface, especially as we get the typical Fall rain.

Moles are establishing themselves to prepare for the Winter where they won’t hibernate, but simply burry deeper below the frost line and begin making babies.

Moles are easier to catch in the Fall because they are closer to the surface.

Traps and bait are the most effective method in getting rid of current moles. Now is the time to gear up and start catching them!

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A Grand Rapids Michigan Lawn Care company based in Byron Center, Michigan. Tuff Turf offers a variety of services (ranging from Lawn Care, Pest Control and Bug Control) to the following cities in Michigan:

Grand Rapids, Byron Center, Kentwood, Grandville, Jenison, Hudsonville, Holland, Grand Haven, Rockford, Cascade, Kalamazoo

West Michigan Lawn Care: 3 Simple Steps to Prevent Grub Damage

September 27th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: September 23, 2024 – September 27, 2024

We have been finding an increasing amount of properties with damage caused by grubs and the skunks that are foraging them.

Let’s cover the 3 simple steps you can do to avoid this problem from occurring:

Apply grub prevention in the Summer: This is when the grubs are in their most vulnerable stage. Grubs are the larvae of beetles which lay their eggs and hatch intro grubs by mid-Summer. These young grubs start feeding on grass roots, which can cause a lot of damage resulting in yellow dead spots of grass that can be easily lifted up due to the lack of root integrity. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT step as prevention is the easiest way to bypass the mess that can happen.
Apply grub killer in the Spring and Fall: If you rolled the dice by not applying a grub prevention in the Summer and you’re noticing damage either in the Spring or Fall, all we can do now is kill off what is currently there. This is a costly and time consuming process because we have to kill the grubs and repair whatever damage they caused. Please be aware that skunks can cause further damage in the Fall by digging for grubs. This compounds the damage that grubs cause as you can see from our example pictures below.
Maintain a Healthy lawn: Grubs are less likely to infest well-maintained, healthy lawns. Regularly mow, water and fertilizer your lawn to encourage strong root systems, which can better withstand grub damage. Core aerating the soil can also help by making it less attractive to adult beetles, which lay grub eggs.

In summary, applying grub control in the summer allows you to target the pests when they are young, actively feeding, and most susceptible, preventing lawn damage and future infestations.

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West Michigan Lawn Care: How To Prevent Lawn Diseases

June 7th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

An overly watered lawn can lead to various diseases.

Use this guide to prevent and treat lawn diseases caused by excessive moisture.

Water Deeply and Infrequently: The infrequency helps encourage deep root growth.
Water Early in the Morning: This helps grass blades dry out during the day, reducing fungal risk.
Check Soil Moisture: Ensure soil needs water by probing it before watering. The screwdriver trick works great.
Mow Properly: If a diseases shows up, raise your mower deck and let the grass grow a little longer than normal.
Avoid Night Watering: Cool sunless nights create an environment in the yard for fungus and diseases to flourish.
Aerate Regularly: Improve soil drainage and reduce compaction by performing a core aeration every other season.
Spot Water: Focus on dry spots to prevent overwatering other areas.
Tuff Turf Service Calls: Take advantage of our on site quality checks to help further diagnose.

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West Michigan Lawn Care: Easy fix for crabgrass and yellow nutsedge

May 17th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024

Crabgrass is a particularly challenging “grass” to manage in the yard. It is often considered the most troublesome due to its prevalence in many lawns. Effective control of crabgrass requires the application of a pre-emergent herbicide throughout the season. Fortunately, for our lawn care customers enrolled in a full program, we offer complimentary spot treatments and service calls for crabgrass control as needed throughout the season. Please note that to benefit from these crabgrass control services, the initial application must be applied, making it an important consideration for your lawn care plans for the next season.

Similarly, Yellow Nutsedge is another persistent “grass” that can appear in your yard. Like crabgrass, Yellow Nutsedge is highly noticeable. It stands out for two main reasons: first, its vibrant neon green color contrasts sharply with the rest of the lawn. Second, it grows rapidly, resulting in tall, obvious blades that protrude above the rest of your lush, green grass. As with our crabgrass guarantee, we provide spot treatments for Yellow Nutsedge for all our lawn care customers on a full program. It is most effective to spray Yellow Nutsedge once it has grown tall enough to be easily identified. This ensures accurate application and allows the herbicide to reach the base of the plant for more effective control.

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Best Year Yet!

January 5th, 2015 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

2014 was the best year ever for TTMB. We came in just shy of 4,000 MOLES! We ended up at 3,897, a record breaking year! TTMB also reeled in 820 chipmunks, also a record breaking year! We are so proud of our technicians and so thankful for all the support we receive from friends, family and our clients.

Thanks!