Invasive Pests & Plants
In an effort to find unusual plants and incorporate them into your landscape, you may end up accidentally planting an Ontario invasive plant species. According to the Ontario Invasive Plant Council, there are over 400 invasive plant species. These include both terrestrial and aquatic varieties, and they cannot only ruin your own landscaping but can…
Before we examine how to prevent mosquito breeding, it is important to understand why preventing their breeding is important in the first place. Although small, mosquitoes can be dangerous. Mosquitoes often carry diseases and are able to spread them to humans when they bite. The most common one we hear a lot about in North…
Wondering how to keep ticks out of your yard this summer? Here are some handy tips to help keep them at bay. Tick Prevention: What are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids that are related to spiders but, unlike most spiders, ticks are dangerous as they can pass along diseases when they bite. So, how do you…
You want to hire someone to implement a weed control and fertilizer program for your home. You’ve got two options available to you: Hire a licensed, experienced company that’s up-to-date with training and government regulations. Get a guy with a tank and a nozzle. While that sounds extreme, there are individuals who claim to have…
Plants add beauty, life, and colour to your home and landscape, but we’re rarely aware of the plants that can be dangerous to pets and children. It’s important to note that while these plants may be labeled as “poisonous” or “toxic,” some of these plants will only cause nausea and vomiting. However, some may be…
The heart of spring and start of summer brings plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and weeds. Pesky, annoying weeds which choke and clog your lawn & garden landscaping. Consider this, then, to be a public service announcement from Wright Landscape Services. Should you see any of the following weeds* in your landscape design, do not…
White grubs turn into flying beetles in June, relay eggs and may become a problem in the lawn. They will feed on the roots of lawns and cause brown irregular shaped patches in the once green grass. Secondary damage may be caused when raccoons or skunks dig up the lawn in spring and/or fall, feeding…
Chinch bugs thrive in hot, dry weather. Sunny areas are usually the most affected. All common turf grass species in Ontario are susceptible to chinch bug feeding, but some varieties may be more susceptible to chinch bug damage. Life History: The adult chinch bug can spend the winter congregated under trees and shrubs and on…
Chinch bugs thrive in hot, dry weather. Sunny areas are usually the most affected. All common turf grass species in Ontario are susceptible to chinch bug feeding, but some varieties may be more susceptible to chinch bug damage. Life History: The adult chinch bug can spend the winter congregated under trees and shrubs and on…
Moisture is needed when grubs/adults are flying in June – water reduces egg laying. Book now to help eliminate the grub population in your lawn.