Messer Turf & Pest LLC

07/02/2026

Dollar Spot: Small Spots Can Lead to Big Problems 🌱

Have you noticed small, straw-colored patches popping up across your lawn? It could be dollar spot, one of the most common lawn diseases we see this time of year.

In its early stages, dollar spot appears as small tan or bleached patches about the size of a silver dollar. As it spreads, those spots can merge together, leaving your lawn looking thin and unhealthy.

What causes it? • High humidity and morning dew • Warm days with cool nights • Low nitrogen levels • Prolonged leaf moisture

The good news is that dollar spot is treatable. Fungicide applications can stop the disease from spreading, and maintaining proper fertility—especially adequate nitrogen—helps the lawn recover more quickly. Watering deeply in the early morning instead of the evening can also reduce disease pressure.

If you're seeing damage like the lawn pictured below, don't ignore it. Catching dollar spot early is the key to preventing widespread damage and getting your lawn back to a healthy, deep green.
If you think your lawn may have dollar spot, we'd be happy to take a look and recommend the best treatment plan.

Messer Turf & Pest LLC 🌿

07/02/2026

Hey everyone, just a heads-up—we noticed some tiny green aphids on the grass near a few trees, which is causing some browning. We’ve applied a treatment, but if you see anything similar in your yard, feel free to reach out.

06/23/2026

🚨 Sod Webworms Found in a Lawn Today! 🚨

While servicing a customer's property today, we found active sod webworm larvae hiding down in the turf. These small caterpillars may not look like much, but they can cause significant damage by feeding on grass blades, creating thin, brown patches that often resemble drought stress.

Many homeowners don't realize they have a sod webworm problem until the damage becomes noticeable. By then, the lawn may already be under stress.

The good news? We identified the issue early and treated the lawn with an insecticide application to stop the feeding and prevent further damage.

If you've noticed:
✔️ Brown patches appearing despite adequate watering
✔️ Grass that looks scalped or chewed off
✔️ Small moths fluttering out of the lawn when mowing or walking through it

You may have sod webworms at work.

June and July are prime months for sod webworm activity here in Indiana, so now is a great time to keep an eye on your lawn.

Catching these pests early can save a lawn from a lot of unnecessary stress.

06/19/2026

Lapel Baseball

06/16/2026

Keeping Edgewood Beautiful

06/16/2026

04/09/2026

Perfect lawn to break in the new equipment

03/19/2026

Beautiful day out here!

09/18/2024

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09/17/2024

Grub and Cutworm. Double Negative!