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Surface Insect Control
Protect Your Lawn from Damaging Insects

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THE PROCESS

The Ziehler Lawn Care Solution to Preventing Turf Damage from Insects

Keep damaging insects out of your lawn. Ziehler Lawn Care’s Surface Insect Control helps manage common turf-damaging insects, including chinch bugs, billbugs, and sod webworms, through preventative care, regular inspections, and targeted treatments.

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Step 1
Prevent

Help reduce the risk of turf damage with preventative surface insect control designed to manage lawn-damaging insects, such as, chinch bugs, bill bugs, and sod webworms, before populations become severe. 

Step 2
Inspect

Inspections at the start of each surface insect season help identify early signs of insect activity and lawn damage. Our lawn care technicians look for potential problem areas and determine when additional treatment may be needed.

Step 3
Treat

Surface-feeding insects can be difficult to detect until damage becomes visible. Our specialists work to identify the problem and recommend targeted treatment to help protect your turf.

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THE BENEFITS

Protect Your Lawn from the Ground Up

Surface-feeding insects can cause significant damage before you even realize they're there. By focusing on prevention, early detection, and targeted treatment, Ziehler Lawn Care helps protect your lawn from insects that feed on grass blades, stems, and other parts of the turf.

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  • Help Prevent Turf Damage: Manage damaging insect populations before they cause widespread thinning, discoloration, or bare areas.
  • Catch Problems Early: Regular inspections help identify insect activity and early signs of damage before problems become more severe.
  • Target Common Lawn Pests: Help control chinch bugs, billbugs, and sod webworms that can weaken and damage your grass.
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  • Protect Your Lawn's Appearance: Reduce the risk of insect-related damage that can leave your lawn looking thin, stressed, or discolored.
  • Get a Targeted Treatment Approach: Our team evaluates signs of insect activity and recommends treatment based on your lawn's needs.
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Which Insects Does Surface Insect Control Target?

Chinch Bugs

Chinch bugs feed on grass blades and stems, damaging turf and causing yellow or brown patches that can resemble drought stress. They are especially active during warm weather.

Billbugs

Billbug larvae feed inside grass stems and on grass roots, weakening turf and potentially causing thinning and brown patches. Damage can be difficult to identify without a closer inspection.

Sod Webworms

Sod webworms are caterpillar larvae that feed on grass blades, often creating irregular brown or thinning areas in the lawn. Their activity can be more noticeable during the warmer months.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Surface Insect Control

  • What insects does Surface Insect Control treat?
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    Surface Insect Control targets common turf-damaging insects, including chinch bugs, billbugs, and sod webworms. These insects feed on grass blades and steps leading to thinning turf, discoloration, and other lawn damage.

  • Can Surface Insect Control prevent lawn damage?
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    Preventative Surface Insect Control helps reduce the risk of damage by managing insect populations before they become severe. Early detection and timely treatment are important because surface-feeding insects can cause significant damage before homeowners notice a problem.

  • What are signs of surface insect damage in my lawn?
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    Common signs include 

    • Yellow or brown patches of grass

    • Thinning areas of turf

    • Grass that appears stressed despite proper watering

    • Increased insect activity near the soil surface

    • Damage that continues to spread during warm weather. 

    Because insect damage can resemble other lawn problems, an inspection can help identify the cause.

    If you are unsure whether your lawn is experiencing surface image damage or another issue, our lawn care experts can help identify the cause and recommend the best solution. Contact us at 937-709-4333. 

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Help Protect Your Lawn from Damaging Insects

Don't wait for surface-feeding insects to leave visible damage across your lawn. Ziehler Lawn Care’s Surface Insect Control combines preventative care, seasonal inspections, and targeted treatments to help manage chinch bugs, billbugs, and sod webworms and keep your turf healthier.

Proudly serving homeowners in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus, Ohio.

Get a Quote Today or call or text 937-709-4333.

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