Brown patches that spread week to week are often chinch bugs, grubs, caterpillars or fungus, and each one needs a different fix. City Green looks at your lawn, identifies the cause and treats that problem before the damage spreads. We serve all of Citrus County with no contracts. Request a free estimate, and you will know the cause and the price before any work begins.
What Lawn Pest and Disease Control Means
Lawn pest and disease control is the targeted treatment of the insects and turf diseases that damage your grass. It starts with finding the real cause, because a brown patch can come from an insect, a fungus, drought, winter dormancy or a watering problem.
Treating the wrong problem wastes time while the damage grows. We identify what is happening and treat that problem. The southern chinch bug is the most damaging insect pest of Florida turfgrass, so it gets particular attention, along with grubs, army worms, sod webworms and mole crickets.
Lawn Pest and Disease Problems in Citrus County
How to Tell Chinch Bugs From Drought or Dormancy
Chinch bug damage turns grass yellow and then rapidly dark brown, and it is most common in stressed turf. Brown grass in winter may be dormancy, not insects. UF/IFAS suggests looking at the border between brown and green grass for tiny black and white adults. If you are unsure, we look at the pattern of damage during the free estimate, so you do not treat for bugs that are not there.
Stress That Invites Pests
Pests settle into stressed turf first. Common stress sources are uneven irrigation, mowing too short and too much nitrogen. Sunny edges next to a driveway or sidewalk are usual starting points, because the turf there dries out and thins. You keep control of watering and mowing height. We treat the pest and tell you what we see, so the lawn has a chance to recover.
Grubs, Mole Crickets, Army Worms and Sod Webworms
Grubs and mole crickets feed on roots and tunnel under the surface, which leaves turf loose and weak. Army worms and sod webworms are caterpillars that chew blades, and they can strip a section of lawn quickly. Speed matters with caterpillars. Early treatment limits the damage and gives the grass a chance to grow back.
Fungus and Disease After Warm, Wet Weather
Large patch occurs in warm, humid weather and is most noticeable in spring and fall. Gray leaf spot appears on new growth during the summer rainy season. Take-all root rot shows up under heavy moisture or stress, and it is usually advanced when you can see it. A lawn with excess nitrogen is more likely to develop large patch, which is one reason more fertilizer is not the answer to a sick lawn.
When Treatment Will Not Save a Lawn
Treatment stops the damage. It does not bring back grass that is already dead. If an area has died, it needs new sod, and City Green does not provide landscaping, so that work belongs to another provider. We tell you honestly during the estimate whether an area can recover, so you can decide before you spend money.
Signs Your Lawn Has a Pest or Disease Problem
- Irregular brown or yellow patches that grow from week to week
- Grass that pulls up easily like a loose mat
- Chewed blades or small moths flying up when you walk across the lawn
- Spots, rings or discolored areas that do not respond to watering
- Thin turf in sunny spots next to the driveway or sidewalk
Lawn Pests and Diseases We Treat
Chinch Bugs and Grubs
We treat these turf-feeding insects with products matched to the pest and the turf. If chinch bugs come back, treatment should change products rather than repeat the same one.
Army Worms and Sod Webworms
We treat the caterpillars that chew through blades and stress the lawn, and we treat quickly because the damage spreads fast.
Mole Crickets
We treat the tunneling damage that leaves turf loose and uneven.
Disease and Fungus
We look at the pattern of damage, identify the issue and treat it. A sound feeding program from our lawn fertilization and weed control service keeps turf stronger afterward.
Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional
Store products work only when you have the right diagnosis and the right label. A guess at the cause costs a season while the damage spreads, and repeating one product can let a pest build resistance. A professional identifies first, treats what is found and changes products when needed.
Our Lawn Pest and Disease Process
- Free Estimate and Inspection. We walk the lawn with you and look closely at the damage. You get a clear price before any work begins.
- Find the Cause. We identify whether insects, disease or something else is behind the damage. We treat only what we find.
- Treat the Problem. We apply the treatment that matches the problem and explain what to expect. We tell you about any watering or mowing habits that may be adding stress.
- Check the Results. Call us if the lawn does not respond. You will notice the difference or your money back.
Why Choose City Green for Lawn Pest & Disease Control
Family Owned and Woman Owned
City Green is a family business, and Katharine Osborne runs the office and the customer relationships. You are not an address or a property to us. You are part of the City Green family.
No Contracts
City Green does not require a contract. We are confident that you will be happy with our service, so there is nothing to be locked into.
You Will Notice the Difference or Your Money Back
We stand behind our work. You will notice the difference or your money back.
Licensed and Insured
City Green is licensed and insured, and we explain what we plan to treat and why before any work begins.
Citrus County Fertilizer Ordinance Followed
City Green follows the Citrus County fertilizer ordinance. You can read the county fertilizer rules on the county website.
The Golden Rule
We treat every customer the way we want to be treated. That means honest answers, a clear price, and an aim to call back the same day.
A Customer Comment
James F. wrote, "My lawn and shrubs have never looked better since I chose CityGreen." That is a customer comment supplied to us, not a Google review.
What Lawn Pest and Disease Control Cost
City Green does not post a lawn pest price, because a pest problem is priced after someone looks at the lawn. A free estimate gives you the exact number before any work begins.
What Moves the Price
The price depends on the size of the lawn, how far the damage has spread and which pest or disease we are treating. A small patch caught early costs less than a lawn with damage across the whole yard.
Why Waiting Costs More
Damage grows while you decide. Chinch bugs and caterpillars can spread across a lawn in a short time, and dead turf is far more expensive to replace than live turf is to protect.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
The most reliable number comes from someone inspecting the lawn. Ask any company what it found, what it will treat and how it will know the treatment worked.
Ready for a Free Estimate?
City Green is a family-owned team serving all of Citrus County. Read about us, then call or text (352) 601-0682, contact us or request your free estimate online. We will schedule a visit, look at your property and give you a clear price. There is no contract, and you will notice the difference or your money back.
- A walk across the lawn with you, looking at where the damage starts
- A plain answer about the likely cause before we treat
- A clear price before any work begins
- An honest read on whether damaged areas can recover
- No contract, and your money back if you do not notice the difference
Related Services
- Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control
- Recurring Plans & One-Time Treatments
- Mosquito Control
- Perimeter & Interior Pest Control
- Ant, Cockroach & Spider Control
- Rodent, Flea & Tick Control
- Tiki Hut Treatments
- Commercial Pest Control
- All City Green Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have chinch bugs?
Chinch bug damage turns grass yellow and then rapidly dark brown, and it is most common in stressed turf. Part the grass at the edge between brown and green and look for tiny black and white adults. We confirm the cause during your free estimate before we treat.
Is my brown grass dormancy or chinch bugs?
Brown grass in winter may be dormancy, not chinch bugs. Dormant turf browns across a wide area when it is cool, while chinch bug damage tends to spread from sunny, stressed spots. If the brown patches grow from week to week, have them checked.
When should chinch bugs be treated?
Treat when scouting finds them, not by the calendar. UF/IFAS guidance points to spring as a common time to look, and it also notes that damage can appear at other times of the year. Do not wait for the patches to grow.
Why does my lawn get fungus in summer?
Warm, wet weather favors turf disease. Gray leaf spot appears on new growth during the summer rainy season, and large patch is most noticeable in spring and fall. We identify which disease is present before we treat.
Does too much fertilizer cause fungus or bugs?
It can contribute. UF/IFAS lists too much nitrogen among the stresses that invite chinch bugs, and large patch is encouraged by excessive nitrogen. In Citrus County fertilizer is also limited to April, May and October. See our lawn fertilization and weed control page.
Do you treat grubs, army worms, sod webworms and mole crickets?
Yes. Our lawn pest treatment covers chinch bugs, grubs, army worms, sod webworms and mole crickets, and we also handle disease and fungus.
How do you handle fire ants in the yard?
We offer specialty ant control, including fire ants. UF/IFAS lists mound drenches and excavation among the options and notes that some home treatments are ineffective. Our ant, cockroach and spider control page explains more.
Can you help with palm tree problems?
City Green is a lawn and pest company, and palm injection is not on our confirmed service list. One customer wrote to us that her palms recovered after treatment, and you can read that comment on our reviews page. For a palm with symptoms, UF/IFAS describes lethal bronzing disease, and UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County can help with identification.
Are treatments safe around pets and children?
We explain what we plan to treat and why before any work begins, so you can ask about your children and pets at the free estimate and hear the answer for your yard before you decide.
How soon will I see results?
That depends on the pest or disease and how much damage was done. We tell you what to expect during the free estimate. If you do not notice the difference, you get your money back.
