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West Michigan Lawn Care: The Tuff Turf Difference

April 19th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: April 15, 2024 – April 19, 2024

Pictures are worth a thousand words. We were able to snap a shot of a side-by-side comparison of 2 lawns. The lawn on the right has been serviced by Tuff Turf for multiple seasons and the lawn on the left, well really…who knows… It’s incredible to see the results that our lawn care service can achieve especially with consistency, sticking to it every season. Consistency is so important and it’s how you can really start to reap the benefits of doing weed control and fertilization.

Speaking of a nice lawn, a quick little critter made their mark on a lawn that is coming in beautifully this Spring. The yellowing squiggly trails can be cause by only one animal, and no Wade Reister from the Facebook post, it’s not a chupacabra haha it’s our dear friend the Vole. So we started to apply the repellent to mitigate this activity for the season!

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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: Rolling Lawns & Catching Voles

April 5th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: April 1, 2024 – April 5, 2024

Our very own Jocelyn caught a live Vole with her hands out in the field this week! This was no easy task as voles are typically fast little critters running all over the place. The goal of our Vole repellent is to deter them away from the home and overall property, but sometimes you need to take matter into your own hands, literally!

Another tech credit goes to Chelsea for working her magic with the lawn roller. You can see how beautifully striped the lawns turn after getting rolled. The grass blades bend in the direction of the roller which creates the striped look. We can’t stress enough the importance of doing a Core Aeration later in the season after you roll the yard to releive the soil compaction. Usually around June, Chelsea will jump off the lawn roller and onto the aeration machine to knock out the rest of the season! We still have all of April and most of May to keep rolling yards.

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

West Michigan Lawn Care: 2024 Season Kickoff!

March 15th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: March 11, 2024 – March 15, 2024

Our 2024 season has officially begun, and we’re prepared for what lies ahead! With our team fully assembled, we’re setting our sights on some intriguing discoveries.

Our first observation? A sizable mound of dirt, the result of deep tunneling activity from our industrious mole friends. It’s quite impressive, showcasing the fascinating work of these creatures beneath the surface. Not so fascinating for homeowners who like a nice looking yard!

Additionally, we’ve noted signs of chipmunk presence, evident from the distinctive larger holes they leave behind. Their territorial markings add another layer of intrigue to our outdoor investigations.

Stay tuned for further updates as we’re in the field this Spring and Summer. The journey promises to be enlightening as we uncover more about the natural West Michigan world around us.

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

West Michigan Lawn Care: The Most Active Time Of The Year!

March 8th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

In The Field: March 4, 2024 – March 8, 2024

Our season officially started in the field on Monday, March 4, and our technicians are out in full force, tackling the increased activity of moles, voles, and chipmunks that comes with this time of year. During the winter months, these critters tend to lay low, but as temperatures rise, they become more noticeable. In one of the pictures from this week, we spotted a mole tunneling against the side of a walkway while searching for earthworms. It most likely came into contact with the sidewalk and simply followed the edge of it as a guide. Our team is working diligently to manage all new activity and to ensure our yards remain mole, vole and chipmunk-free.

Tune in next week for the latest update on what we’re finding out in the field servicing Michigan properties during the Spring and Summer months!

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

West Michigan Pest Control – The Most Effective Method For Mole Activity

February 28th, 2024 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

While many methods can be somewhat effective, nothing compares to trapping, baiting and repelling. It can just take a lot of time!

Molebusters Mole Control Process

Email customer a few days before their scheduled visit so they know which tech and what day they will stop by.
New clients are serviced promptly!
Visits for Mole Control are scheduled every 10-14 days.
Survey property and surroundings for mole entry points.
Differentiate mole activity from other animals like voles.
Identify active and inactive mole tunnels.
Distinguish between feeding and traveling tunnels.
Measure depth and width of traveling tunnels to select appropriate traps.
Assess soil moisture to determine trap effectiveness.
Set traps accordingly.
Choose bait based on tunnel location and depth.
Castor oil repellent is applied to minimize new mole activity during the program.
Provide clients with notes on bait usage, trap numbers, and trapped moles.
Continuously monitor mole activity, replenishing bait to prevent new infestations.

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

December Facebook Winner!!

December 16th, 2022 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

Congrats to Phillip Yatooma for winning this month’s Facebook drawing for a free service! Phillip has won a free Vole Repellent treatment in the foundational landscape beds around the house..

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Each month we give away a free service to one of our Facebook likes. Want a chance to win a free service? Just LIKE our Facebook page. No purchase is necessary, no strings attached, no fine print except that the winner must live in our service area of West Michigan and the Detroit suburbs. You don’t even have to be an active client.

Congratulations again Phillip!!

January Facebook Giveaway Winner

January 22nd, 2021 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

Congratulations to Carol Grysen for winning this month’s Facebook drawing for a free service. Carol has won a Vole Repellent treatment in the foundational landscape beds around her house.

Each month Tuff Turf Molebusters gives away a free service to one of our Facebook likes. Want a chance to win a free service? Just LIKE our Facebook page. No purchase is necessary, no strings attached, no fine print except that the winner must live in our service area of West Michigan and the Detroit suburbs.

Congrats again Carol! https://www.tuffturfmolebusters.com/animal-control/voles/

Happy Mole Day!

October 23rd, 2020 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

June Facebook Drawing Winner

June 29th, 2020 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

Congratulations Lori Lowry! You are this month’s winner in a random Facebook drawing for a free service. You won a FREE mosquito misting! Please contact us to confirm you want this free service and we will put you on the schedule so you can enjoy mosquito free evenings in your backyard.

Want a chance to win a free service? Just LIKE our Facebook page. No purchase is necessary, no strings attached, no fine print except that the winner must live in our service area of West Michigan and the Detroit suburbs. You don’t even have to be an active client.

Congratulations again Lori! https://www.tuffturfmolebusters.com/pest-solutions/mosquito-control/

February Facebook Drawing Winner

February 12th, 2020 by Tuff Turf Molebusters

Congratulations to Jim Whalen for winning February’s Facebook drawing for a free service. Jim has won a free Vole Repellent in his home’s foundational landscape beds.

We will be giving away a free service to one of our Facebook likes each month. Want a chance to win a free service? Just LIKE our Facebook page. No purchase is necessary. No strings attached. No fine print except that the winner must live in our service area of West Michigan and the Detroit suburbs. You don’t even have to be an active client.

Congrats again Jim! https://www.tuffturfmolebusters.com/animal-control/voles/