As certain trees begin to bloom this season, fruit trees in particular, there are a few diseases and related issues that you want to keep an eye out for and help your trees steer clear of. One good example here is known as fire blight disease, which is most common for fruit trees like apple …
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As the Utah winter subsides and spring is beginning to poke its head out, property owners will naturally be thinking of a few outdoor care areas for the early spring season. Lawn maintenance is a key consideration here, and there are a few particular approaches that are often quite valuable as your lawn begins to …
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There are a few different kinds of pests you never want to see around your home, and earwigs are definitely on this list. While they may not pose quite the same home damage risks as similar insects like termites, they can damage plants and crops and can be an extreme annoyance if they invade your …
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While it’s true that the winter period doesn’t necessarily involve the same level of overall attention and care to certain outdoor plants or other landscape elements, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to improve these features during this season. In particular, those with fruit trees on their properties can be taking advantage of …
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The holidays are nearly upon us, and this means many of us are spending more time than usual in the kitchen area. Avoiding any pest issues during holiday cooking and gatherings is important, and one particular area tends to be worth mentioning here: The pantry. At Logan Extermination, we’re proud to offer a wide range …
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Pest control is one of many services or approaches that undergoes seasonal changes, as pests and their behaviors differ throughout the year. The current transitional season we’re in, as we move from the hot Utah summer to its cold winter, is an important one for avoiding several major pests that may be looking to get …
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We’re firmly into the fall season around Utah, and many homeowners have their eyes forward to the upcoming winter as well. One important concept to consider here is the winterization of your yard and lawn before the coldest temperatures take hold. At Logan Extermination, we’re here to help clients around Logan and nearby areas with …
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Different seasons of the year tend to be optimal for certain different landscaping or lawn care projects, and the fall season we’re just entering is a great example. In particular, fall is often perfect for “fixing” the lawn and remedying or preventing issues like disease, insect damage or drought concerns from the hot summer. And …
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Pests can be a nuisance at various times of the year, and you won’t always be dealing with the same kinds of pests depending on which season you’re in. Around Utah, there are a few particular pests that tend to be active during the late summer period we’re just entering – how do you prevent …
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We’ve entered the hottest part of the year around Utah, and the concept of lawn care is often top of mind for many property owners this time of year. Whether it’s proper mowing techniques and timing, watering considerations or ways of conserving water despite the need to keep your lawn healthy, there are several elements …
Lawn Mowing, Watering and Conservation Practices for Summer Read More »
There are a few issues that your trees and shrubs may face during the course of a normal season, and one of these is known as iron chlorosis. Generally referring to a lack of iron in a plant that inhibits its growth, iron chlorosis is a significant issue, particularly in drought years in dry places …
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There are a few insect types you may see around the yard that seem friendly enough, but that can become a problem for your yard, crops and other landscape elements if they aren’t properly controlled. The grasshopper is a great example – while grasshoppers aren’t considered threatening to humans and are even thought of in …
