OK, while technically not a “critter,” weeds are definitely a pest! Before we know it, the hot days and warm nights of summer will make it  specially difficult to keep up with their soon-to-be proliferation. Using herbicides in early spring is the best time to begin pre-emergent spraying for summer weeds, before they begin to sprout. Pre-emergent herbicide must be applied early, since it is not effective once a seedling has fully sprouted. Post-emergent treatment (as the name suggests) is applied after the weeds are visible above ground.

Staying one step ahead of the weeds increases the value of your individual curb appeal, and it’s part of a larger community effort to control invasive species that contribute to the decline of native species and to the prevalence of summertime wildfires. Invasive, non-native plants cause our beautiful wildflowers and other beneficial species to compete for our precious little water and soil nourishment. As for wildfires, Buffelgrass, once considered a harmless roadside weed, now rampantly grows throughout Tucson. “Buffelgrass is like taking a kiddie pool, filling it with gas, and putting it in your front yard,” says Kevin Kincaid, a fire inspector for Rural/Metro, a private emergency services provider. He now urges residents to spray and remove as much of the grass as they can, to help protect their homes and communities.

Want to take care of the weeds once and for all? Our new program, “CONQUER ALL,” includes pest, termite, and weed services every other month for one annual fee. Give us a call at 520-624-5901.