Why Your Russell Lawn Needs Mosquito Control Right Now in May Lawn Doctor of NE IL / SE WI provides professional mosquito control in Russell, IL 60075. Homeowners should begin mosquito control treatments right now in May to prevent summer infestations. May is crucial for initiating mosquito prevention as temperatures rise and mosquitoes become more active in Russell. Professional mosquito control services in Russell | Photo by Egor Kamelev via Pexels Why Does Your Russell Lawn Need Mosquito Control Right Now in May? Mosquitoes are especially active in Russell during May due to increasing temperatures and rain, which create breeding grounds. Implementing mosquito control this month can reduce the mosquito population before it peaks. Without control, mosquitoes can quickly multiply, making outdoor activities unenjoyable. In May, Russell homeowners should schedule a Yard Armour mosquito control treatment to interrupt the mosquito life cycle. Significant rain patterns this spr...

March Mosquito Control Tips for Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Lawn Doctor of NE IL / SE WI provides professional mosquito control in Milwaukee, WI 53202. Right now in March 2026, mosquitoes are starting to emerge as temperatures rise, making this the ideal time to schedule mosquito treatments before they become a full-blown nuisance. Our Yard Armour® mosquito control service targets mosquitoes at their breeding sites, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable outdoor season ahead. Professional mosquito control services in Milwaukee | Photo by Ignacio Vazquez via Pexels Why Does Your Milwaukee Lawn Need Mosquito Control Right Now in March? March is a critical time for mosquito control in Milwaukee, WI. As the snow melts and soil temperatures climb, stagnant water in low-lying areas of your yard creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Early intervention prevents mosquito populations from exploding later in the season. Milwaukee’s unique spring conditions — including fluctuat...

Do I have Grub Damage in my Lawn this summer? We receive many calls this time of year (mid-summer) for curing brown spots in the lawn.  Many homeowners assume that the brown spots are a result of grub damage.  However, this  is not the case as grub damage will not show up for another several weeks after the eggs hatch and begin feeding on grass roots in August and September.  The brown spots are more commonly a result of heat stress on the lawn which often results in additional damage form diseases and insects in the lawn as the grass slows down growth due to the higher soil temperatures and less frequent heavy rainfall.   Most lawns across the Northern Illinois area are suffering from heat related stresses this summer.  With more sunny days above 80 degrees in June and early July, soil temperatures jumped quickly resulting in stressed out lawns by mid-July.  Once a lawn begins to weaken or go dormant the disease and insects can ...

April showers bring May showers?  Yes, in the case this year, a wet and snowy April led to one of the wettest Mays on record for most of the Northern Illinois area.  The rain was great for any seeding jobs performed in Spring, at least the ones that were able to get performed due to the soft and wet ground conditions all Spring.  The rain in May was great for germinating grass seed, making grass grow and keeping weeds under control for the most part.  However, the worst scenario for too much rain is yet to come.  Excess Spring rain will most likely lead to a mosquito population explosion once the temperatures rise into the 70's and 80's.  High water levels allow for eggs left from previous high water levels to hatch along with providing plenty of nesting opportunities for mosquitoes this year. Mosquitoes have been hindered so far this season due to the lower than average temperatures.  Mosquitoes generally don't like sub 70 degree weather...

The phone begins ringing in Spring as little yellow flowers emerge from the lawn, with one question, "How much does lawn care cost for my property?". Well the answer depends on a lot of various factors like the size of the lawn, the problems present in the lawn and how well do you want to maintain the appearance of the lawn.  These are all questions we ask at Lawn Doctor in determining the scheduling and pricing for customers calling to get lawn care quotes in Spring.  Lawn care defined as fertilization and weed and pest control for the lawn is generally about twenty to thirty percent of the total annual landscaping cost for residential properties in the Antioch, IL and surrounding area.   Mowing, trimming and general landscape maintenance makes up the majority of annual costs as these require weekly visits and manual removal of clippings and trimmings from the property.  So "How much does lawn care cost for most average size lawns"?  ...

Spring 2018 has had it ups and downs this season for the lawn care service industry.  However it has mostly produced many "ups" or positive results across the Antioch- Gurnee area.   A very slow to warm up spring kept lawns brown and with no growth through early April followed by a nearly two week cold and snow on the ground period of early to mid-April.  Although the cooler temps and snow cover  were a little abnormal, the moisture left behind allowed for good green up and new leaf tissue growth in the warmer weeks that followed.    Late April 2018 Snow cover on April 15, 2018 May brought many additional challenges as it was warm but very wet.  This caused some delays again including many spring seeding services.  Seeding in spring is a great opportunity to thicken up some shady areas however the moisture and temperature swings can create a lot of difficulties in scheduling and perfo...

  100 plus soil temperatures in the sunny areas have already been reached this week Summer months bring warm temperatures and sometimes periods of dry weather to the lawns of Northern Illinois.  Grass lawns across Antioch-Gurnee-Waukegan and Lake Forest enter survival mode to withstand the stress associated with this time of year.  There are several cultural practises that can help maintain a healthy green lawn through these periods of stress.  Proper mowing height and watering practises are two of the most important things to do properly as summer begins. Watered lawn area next to non-watered lawn - 2016 With the forecast of multiple 90 degree days ahead and no rain in the forecast, begin watering now to prevent or assist with heat stress on the lawn.   A bluegrass-based lawn needs about 1 inch of irrigation per week to keep adequate moisture levels and to prevent the onset of browning and dormancy.   Although this amount of irrigation is ade...

April showers have produced an amazing amount of precipitation across the Antioch- Gurnee -Waukegan area this spring.  Antioch received over 6" of rain throughout the month of April, well over the historical average of 3.5" for the month.  Although temperatures were slightly above normal in the early part of the month the last weeks of the month were mostly cloudy, cool and slightly below normal or at normal.  The result was a cool, wet month leaving many lawns soggy, saturated but green and growing.  Wet springs encourage growth of all plants including grasses, perennials and even weeds.  As we dry out and warm up a lot of weeds will begin to pop up as temperatures raise.  Late spring should bring a lot of leaf tissue growth from all plants and flowers should produce full vibrant blooms in May just as the old saying goes. Wet springs are great for turning grass green and germinating new seed. A wet and cool spring has brought many delays to ...

Mosquitoes Are Here, are they biting yet? The annual ritual of swatting those nagging swarms of mosquitoes is about to begin for most people across Antioch, Gurnee, Waukegan and Lake Forest Illinois.  This usually takes place after the spring rains begin and temperatures rise above 70 degrees for a week or more.  Rain and rising temperatures ignite the hatching process of mosquito eggs that were left behind last summer.  These eggs develop into larvae and eventually flying mosquitoes within weeks of ideal temperatures and moisture of late spring.  The maturing females begin searching out protein to give them the nutrients necessary to begin their own egg production.  This protein is most easily found in the blood of mammals and luckily, us humans.  The good news is its only the mature females seeking out our blood and leaving us those nasty itchy bites.  Most humans are somewhat allergic to the bite resulting in an irritating and swelli...

Early Spring is the time to put down crabgrass preventer and fertilizer, and this is why? Your lawns roots need nitrogen to produce new spring leave tissue and stopping crabgrass now will give you a beautiful lawn.   Click here for a great lawn!

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Antioch lawn growing well with current conditions Every year in the midwest lawns begin an annual ritual of browning up and thinning out by the 4th of July.  This is generally caused by high soil temperautres from long sunny days and warm air temperautres and a reduction in weekly rainfall amounts.  However, 2014 has brought a very different 4th of July to the many lawns in our Lake County area.  Surface soil temperatures normally reach into the 90 degree range resulting in early signs of dormancy.  However, we have received adequate rainfall weekly so far this year along with average temperatures and cloudy days resulting in ideal soil temperatures for turf growth and vigor.  We are averaging surface soil temperatures around 80 degrees which is ideal for bluegrass to thrive.  Lake Forest lawn thriving in ideal 2014 conditions. July is normally the beginning of the "dead zone" as we refer to it, where unless you are adequately irrigating the...

Spring of 2014 has brought some wild weather to the Midwest.  From a lingering winter that would not let go to a slow warm-up and even snow in May!   This spring has shown us exactly what mother nature is capable of; anything.  The good news is that the cooler temperatures and soaking rains have produced an ideal spring growing season for the lawns.  This is a much needed opportunity for the lawn to repair itself  from the recently experienced severe winter conditions in the Midwest.  Lawn Doctor's spring fertilizer applications along with the ideal spring growing conditions have brought thick green lawns to many of our customers.  We utilize highly soluble fertilizers with micronutrients and iron additives to promote green color development in grass leaf tissue.  Premium program in Antioch Not only have the lawn care programs brought great results this spring so have some of our additional services.  Power seeding jobs have taken v...

Save 5% and get 2 FREE Iron Treatments in 2014!!!  Pre Pay letters have been sent out to all current Lawn Doctor customers with a 5% Off and 2 FREE Iron Treatment Offer.  By using the online payment option and entering the coupon code in the letter you can Save an Additional 2% Pre-paying for your 2014 lawn care program now insures your lawn will be greening up as soon as the weather breaks next spring.  Pre-paid services will be the first services performed as the weather begins to warm next spring and the weeds begin to grow.  Take advantage of the discount now along with the peace-of -mind knowing your lawn will be "healthy for life" with the Lawn Doctor lawn care program.    Spring 2013 Antioch customer lawn Spring 2013 Gurnee customer lawn Keep an eye and ear open for our New Services being offered in Spring 2014 that will revolutionize the lawn care industry!!! For further information regarding the importance of ...

Once again this year,  a week or two makes a huge difference in the Midwest weather.  Throughout this week the soil temperatures have shot up into the 100 degree plus range in most sunny areas.  Rainfall has been non-existent since July 1 and we are only at .18" of rainfall so far for the month.  This is the opposite of my July 5 post where I was looking backwards at the conditions of the end of June and praising mother nature for cooler temperatures and rainfall.  This turn of events has been ideal for the growth of lawn diseases such as rust and has severely dried out the clay-based lawns found in most of the Lake county area.  The high heat and lack of rainfall has also resulted in many brown and low-growing lawns across the area.  We all have to remember this is normal for the month of July and early August and every fall when the temperatures drop and rainfall is more common the lawns return to their full green and thick appearance.   ...

Every summer is uniquely different in the Midwest and this one is turning out to be no different.  After the hottest and one of the driest summers in 2012 the summer of 2013 is on pace to be one of the wettest and below normal for temperatures.  Although this sounds great for the lawn care industry it can bring along a lot of issues that would otherwise be missed.  Heavy rains for several days can bring monthly rain totals up on paper but aren't necessarily good for the turf.  Extended times of wet leaf tissue from overnight rains and high humidity can also bring very serious disease issues to the surface over night.   A lawn that was showing early signs of leaf spot diseases from the high humidity. The disease issues that we have seen in Lake county so far this summer include read thread, leaf spot, melting out and even a rare instance of pythium blight.  They usually develop as small irregular spots that can expand to include several square feet ...