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Precision Lawn & Pest Solutions

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Precision Lawn & Pest Solutions

Precision Lawn & Pest is your go-to solution for top-notch lawn care and pest control services.

With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, our experienced team keeps your outdoor spaces healthy, beautiful, and pest-free year-round.

04/16/2025

🌱! Spring is here! 🌱

You may see us out applying the first pre-emergent fertilizer of the year to keep those w**ds at bay.

Pro tip: Don’t forget to water it in for best results! 💧 💧

03/28/2025

Spring is here! 🌱 Time to give your lawn some TLC with aeration.

Starting up our services now – 📩!Shoot us a message to schedule!📩

03/20/2025

!!Big news!! Iowa Grass Guys is now Precision Lawn and Pest Solutions.

We’ve updated our name to reflect the expanded services we’re proud to offer our community.

Along with our top-notch lawn care, we’ve added pest control and mosquito mitigation to keep your outdoor spaces enjoyable all season long.

While our name, logo, phone number, and website have changed, our commitment to delivering the same great service you’ve come to expect remains stronger than ever.

Visit us at PrecisionLawnandPest.com or give us a call at 515.520.4539 to learn more about how we can help you with your lawn and pest needs.

As we gear up for the 2025 season, we’re keeping a close eye on the ground temperatures.

Once they hit between 50-55 degrees for three consecutive nights, we’ll be ready to start applying pre-emergent to keep those w**ds at bay.

Plus, we’re excited to announce our new referral bonus!

If you refer a neighbor who signs up for one of our programs, you’ll receive your first application for FREE.

Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to kick off the season with you!

11/11/2024

Today, we honor and remember all those who have served our country with courage and dedication. At Iowa Grass Guys, we deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Your commitment and bravery inspire us every day.

Thank you to all the heroes who have fought for our freedom and continue to protect it. This Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to recognize and thank those who have served.

From our team at Precision Lawn and Pest Solutions, we salute you.

11/07/2024

Anyone in need of leaf clean ups in the Des Moines area Ben is your guy!

10/15/2024

We’re wrapping up our final applications this week and the next!

🍂 Why Late Fall Fertilization and Herbicide Applications Matter! 🌱

As we transition into the cooler months, it’s time to focus on the importance of late fall fertilization and herbicide applications for your lawn. Here’s why these steps are essential:

1. Nutrient Storage
Late fall fertilization helps your grass store vital carbohydrates in its roots. This strengthens the lawn and ensures it has the nutrients it needs to thrive when spring arrives.

2. Enhanced Root Growth
Even as top growth slows, root development continues. Fertilizing now allows your grass to absorb nutrients effectively, promoting a robust root system that can withstand winter stress.

3. Applying broadleaf herbicides from late September to early November is ideal. During this time, w**ds transport nutrients to their roots, making them more susceptible to herbicides. This timing ensures effective w**d control, reducing competition and enhancing lawn quality in the spring

4. Improved Disease Resistance
A well-fertilized lawn is more resilient against diseases and environmental challenges come springtime.

Don’t miss out on this crucial step in your lawn care routine!

10/08/2024

Wow, what a busy fall season it’s been! We’ve been so caught up in serving our amazing clients that we haven’t had much time to post updates. But we’re excited to share some highlights with you:

🍂 Serviced over 70 aeration accounts

🌱 Completed 4 lawn renovation projects

🌿 Tackled multiple seeding projects

We’ve also upgraded our equipment! 🚛 We’ve added a new 300-gallon spray system with a 300’ hose reel to our fleet. This allows us to target w**ds more efficiently and cover residential lawns more effectively.

As we approach the end of the season, we’re gearing up for our final applications. With winter coming, w**ds and lawns will soon start pulling nutrients from their leaves and storing them in their roots. If you see us out and about, give us a wave! We’ll be wrapping up our year in the next few weeks.

A huge thank you to all our clients for your continued support! 🙏 We’re still accepting new clients, so if you know anyone looking for lawn care help, send them our way!

Here’s to beautiful, healthy lawns! 🌳🏡

09/18/2024

Weekly Spotlight Wednesday: White Clover

🍀 Appearance: Spring through Fall

📚 Background:
• Native to Europe, introduced to North America as a forage crop
• Often considered beneficial for soil health due to nitrogen-fixing abilities

🔍 Characteristics:
• Low-growing, creeping perennial
• Trifoliate leaves (three leaflets per leaf)
• Small, round white flower heads with a hint of pink
• Spreads by both seeds and creeping stems (stolons)

🛠️ Treatment:
1. Improve lawn health through proper fertilization and watering

2. Raise mowing height to shade out clover

3. Apply broadleaf herbicides if removal is desired

09/11/2024

Weekly Spotlight Wednesday: White Grubs

🐛 Appearance: Late Summer through Early Fall

📚 Background:
• Larvae of various beetle species, including Japanese beetles and June bugs
• Feed on grass roots, causing significant lawn damage

🔍 Characteristics:
• C-shaped, white or cream-colored bodies
• Brown heads and six legs
• Typically 1/2 to 1 inch long when mature
• Often found just below the soil surface

🛠️ Treatment:
1. Apply preventive insecticides in early summer before eggs hatch
2. Use curative treatments in late summer if damage is observed
3. Encourage natural predators like birds and beneficial nematodes

💡 Pro Tip: Check for grubs by cutting a 1-foot square of turf and peeling it back. If you find more than 5 grubs, treatment may be necessary!

08/28/2024

**Weekly Spotlight Wednesday: Nutsedge**

🌿 Appearance: Late Spring through Early Fall

📚 Background:
• Also known as nutgrass, it is a perennial w**d
• Thrives in wet, poorly drained soils and can outcompete turfgrass

🔍 Characteristics:
• Grass-like appearance, but with triangular stems
• Leaves are light green and waxy
• Produces spiky seed heads
• Forms tubers or "nutlets" underground

🛠️ Treatment:
1. Improve drainage and reduce overwatering to make soil less hospitable

2. Hand-pull or dig out plants, ensuring removal of all tubers

3. Use selective herbicides specifically formulated for nutsedge

💡 Pro Tip: Regularly inspect and maintain your lawn to catch nutsedge early, as it can spread quickly!

08/21/2024

**Weekly Spotlight Wednesday: Creeping Thistle**

🌿 Appearance: Late Spring through Fall

📚 Background:
• Native to Europe and Asia, introduced to North America in the 1600s
• Known for its extensive root system and ability to spread rapidly

🔍 Characteristics:
• Tall, spiny stems up to 5 feet
• Leaves with sharp spines and wavy edges
• Purple or pink flower heads that appear in clusters
• Extensive underground root system

🛠️ Treatment:
1. Regular mowing to prevent flowering and seed production
2. Apply systemic herbicides in late summer or early fall
3. Dig out plants, ensuring removal of the entire root system

💡 Pro Tip: Consistent management over several years is key to controlling creeping thistle due to its persistent roots!

08/14/2024

🍂 Now Scheduling Fall Aerations!🍂

Is your lawn ready for the cooler months? Fall is the perfect time to give your grass the care it deserves with aeration services. Here’s why aeration is essential for a healthy, lush lawn:

- Improves Soil Health: Aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to pe*****te deep into the soil, promoting stronger root growth.

- Reduces Thatch Build-Up: By breaking up compacted soil, aeration helps reduce thatch, allowing your lawn to breathe and absorb nutrients more effectively.

- Enhances Seed Germination: Aerated soil provides an ideal environment for seeds to take root, leading to a thicker and more robust lawn.

In addition to aeration, we’re also offering over seeding and starter fertilizer applications to ensure your lawn stays green and vibrant.

Contact us today to schedule your fall aeration! 🌱

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Ames, IA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Website

http://precisionlawnandpest.com/

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