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Tiny bugs in soil. What are they and how can I get rid of them?
Comments (2)As I posted in your other thread, a general guide is that fast moving isn't a plant pest whereas slow moving may be. Beyond that, allow the potting mix to dry off a tad more....See MoreWhat is this and how can i get rid of them?
Comments (2)Termites are attracted to light and moisture. The tub may have been damp and could be the brightest object in the room. Otherwise they would normally go to a window....See MoreProblem spots in my grass. What are they, how can I get rid of them?
Comments (2)I can't identify specifics but it's a bunch grass type of plant growing in a sod forming type of turf. Since they are small the best approach is to dig them out before they get bigger. For the larger area you might want to spray a grass killer like Grass B Gone. That will kill the surrounding grass, too, so digging might be a better alternative. If the surrounding grass is something like Kentucky bluegrass or bermuda, it will fill in by itself over time. If the surrounding grass is a more well-behaved fescue, then you will need to overseed in the fall to repair the bare spots. Fescue does not spread to fill in like KBG or bermuda....See MoreWhat are these weeds and how to get rid of them? Loc: Long Island, NY
Comments (4)They're annuals. They seed freely. Pull out the YOUNG seedlings as soon as you see them. Be persistent and you can win. But understand that you have many seeds from previous years already in or on the soil. Every time the soil is disturbed,more seeds will sprout. Theinfo foryour weed killer says this: "Do not water within six hours of treatment. Poor weed control may result if rainfall occurs within six hours of application. For best results, mow lawn before treating weeds." So, did you mow 1st? Did you water, or did it rain within 6 hrs of application? Did you spray when the plants had already set seeds?...See Morebostedo: 8a tx-bp-dfw
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