by Emerald Lawn Care | May 20, 2025 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Pest Control, Weed Control Service
Achieving the perfect yard takes more than just mowing and watering—it requires expert care and a strategic approach. At Emerald Lawn Care, we specialize in helping Chicago-area homeowners create and maintain stunning, healthy lawns. Whether you’re looking for greener...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Feb 29, 2024 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Pest Control
Chinch bugs are small pests that can cause significant damage to lawns in Illinois, particularly during hot and dry conditions. These insects feed on the sap of grass plants, leading to yellowed, weakened, and eventually dead patches of turf. Emerald Lawn Care can...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Feb 29, 2024 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Pest Control
Sod Webworms Pest Control Sod webworms are the larvae of a group of moths known as lawn moths or turf webworms. These pests are commonly found in lawns across various regions, where they can cause significant damage to turfgrass. Understanding their lifecycle,...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Feb 28, 2024 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Pest Control
Billbugs Pest Control Billbugs are a type of weevil that can be problematic and are one of the most misdiagnosed insect pests of home lawns. In northern Illinois, the Bluegrass Billbug is known for causing significant turf damage. As the name suggests, they are...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Mar 9, 2022 | Grub Control, Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services
Insect activity can always be a challenge to keeping your lawn lush and green, but in the last two years we have been surprised by the rise we’ve seen in chinch bug activity on home lawns. As seen above, chinch bugs are an extremely small, winged insect and will be...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Sep 19, 2019 | Grub Control, Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services
September and October is the time to be scouting for signs of grub activity – this is when their feeding causes turf to wilt and die. Look for brown or dead areas of the lawn where the turf is easily lifted because the roots have been chewed. You will likely...
