But when the population reached numbers as we have seen recently there is the possibility that a large number of full leather jacket lawn next year will see.
At this point, nothing can be done. The flues females will lay their eggs and die within a few days after the first snow. But next year, topical application can be directed to your area, which will prevent the leather jacket from major damage done. If you suspect you may have fleas, do the following steps are taken to determine if you need us call:
1) Select the four areas that seem damaged, or where Robins fround and birds such as starlings seem to converge.
2) Use a butter knife, cut six inches by six inches square in the grass. Carefully peel the grass.
3) The first expression for leather jackets feed on grass roots, that is where they will be very visible. Next, check out edge of the garden and larvae samples. Finally, rest a few sample ideas about the amount of grass embedded in the leather jacket in the soil.
4) Carefully replace the patch of grass.
5) Multiply the number of leather jackets by four the number of square feet EER get. Repeat the process three times the average amount per square foot of leather jackets to go to your page.
Depending on the amount per square foot of leather jackets, the following steps:
0-25 do anything, it's normal level. Unless the young grass there is no reason to treat it.
25-30 Consider measures to combat the problem. Depending on the health of your lawn, it may be necessary to apply the treatment.
50-80 Call Chris Orser Landscaping, scheduled meetings. This level of contamination and should be treated in order to maintain lawn health.