Carolina Yard Actions Checklist - Yard Pests

Check plants regularly. Walk around your yard every week and observe your plants and lawn for signs of problems.
Credit: 2 inches.

Avoid routine applications of pesticides. Treat only affected areas rather than spraying your entire lawn or yard. (Require that your maintenance company follow these strategies.)
Credit: 3 inches.

Know five beneficial insects that provide natural control of harmful pests.
Credit: 2 inches.

Use environmentally-friendly pesticides such as horticultural oils, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and insecticidal soaps. These effective, safe materials can control most plant pests.
Credit: 2 inches.

Wherever possible use cultural/nonchemical approaches to pest control, such as pruning off affected areas, hand-removing insects, etc.
Credit: 3 inches.

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