Lawn Insect Control
in Montgomery, AL
Armyworms, grub worms, fire ants and chinch bugs can destroy a Montgomery lawn in days — call us immediately — coverage included in our 6-step lawn programme. We identify the pest, apply the right treatment, and monitor to protect your investment.
Serving Montgomery, Pike Road, Prattville, Millbrook & Wetumpka. Zone 8a lawn specialists.
Insects That Damage
Montgomery Lawns
Fall Armyworms
Most destructive pest in Montgomery. ACES reports counts higher in some years than the previous 20–30 combined. Late July through September. Can consume a lawn in 48 hours. Act immediately when confirmed.
White Grub Worms
Larvae of June beetles and Japanese beetles. Destroy roots underground — grub damage is often mistaken for lawn disease — you find spongy turf or see birds pecking heavily. Treat preventively June–July before damage appears.
Fire Ants
Aggressive mounds throughout the lawn and beds. Not a turf killer but a significant safety hazard. Broadcast bait treatment plus mound drench for full control.
Chinch Bugs
St. Augustine-specific. Yellow to brown irregular patches in hot, dry areas. Damage mistaken for drought. Confirm by soap-flush test before treating.
Sod Webworms
Small moths whose larvae feed on Bermuda and Zoysia blades at night. Irregular brown patches with visible thatch tunnels. Active spring and summer.
Mole Crickets
Underground tunnellers common in sandy soils. Raise soil and sever roots. Most effectively treated in late summer when nymphs are young and near the surface.
Armyworm Season in
Montgomery, AL
Fall armyworms arrive in Montgomery as early as late July. A single generation can march across your lawn in 48 hours. The window to call is when you see adult moths or irregular feeding damage beginning — waiting 24 hours can mean losing the lawn.
Watch for Moths
Grey-brown moths at lights in late July are a warning sign. Egg masses follow within days.
Check at Dusk
Larvae feed at night. Check lawn edges and thin areas at dusk for active caterpillars.
Call Immediately
Same-day or next-day treatment is critical. Once larvae are fully grown, control is limited.
Post-Treatment Care
Treated lawn needs water within 24 hours for product activation. We advise on post-treatment care.
Insect Control Questions
How We Work on
Your Montgomery Lawn
Inspect
Property walk: grass type, soil, current problems, seasonal context.
Diagnose
Identify the actual cause — not just the symptom. Right diagnosis, right solution.
Treat
Apply the right product at the right rate. Door hanger left after every visit.
Monitor
Follow-up keeps improvements compounding. We check and adjust every visit.
Montgomery’s Local Experts
AL Licensed
Alabama-licensed pesticide applicators. Every application is legal, documented, and accountable.
Zone 8a Specialists
We know Montgomery’s soil, climate, and grass types. No generic national schedules — ever.
Door Hanger Service
After every visit we leave a door hanger noting what was applied, what we found, and when we’re back.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Not happy? We re-treat within 14 days at no charge. No questions asked.
How to Confirm the Pest Before Treating
Misidentifying a lawn pest and applying the wrong treatment is one of the most common — and expensive — lawn care mistakes. Here is how to confirm the most common pests in Montgomery before calling.
- Armyworms: Check at dusk. Larvae feed actively at night. Look for caterpillars moving across the turf surface or feeding at the edges. Flush a suspect area with soapy water — 2 tablespoons of dish soap per gallon — to bring surface insects up.
- Chinch bugs: Do the soap-flush test on a damaged edge, especially near sidewalks or driveways. Chinch bugs are 1/8 inch, black with white wings. Five or more per square foot confirms an active infestation.
- Grub worms: Roll back a section of spongy turf. If grubs are present you will find white C-shaped larvae in the top 2 inches of soil. Three or more per square foot warrants treatment.
- Fire ants: Visible mounds after rain. Active colonies rebuild fast in Montgomery's warm soil — a mound that appears after heavy rain was an established colony underground before the rain brought them up.
For any pest you cannot positively identify, photograph it against something for scale and send it to us. We would rather confirm before treating than apply the wrong product.
Armyworm Season in Montgomery — What to Watch For
Fall armyworms arrive in Montgomery as early as late July. A single generation can consume a 5,000 square-foot Bermuda lawn in 24 to 48 hours. The window to call is when you see adult moths at lights or the first irregular feeding damage beginning at the lawn's edges — not after the damage is widespread. Armyworm treatment is most effective when larvae are small, in the first and second instar stages. Large, mature caterpillars are harder to kill and have already done most of their feeding.
After treatment, water your lawn within 24 hours to activate the product and move it into the canopy where larvae are feeding. Bermuda typically recovers from armyworm damage with adequate irrigation and a fertilization application within two to three weeks. Centipede and St. Augustine may require patching if the damage was severe.
Mole crickets are most active in sandier soils — common in Pike Road's newer subdivisions and parts of Prattville built on looser ground. If your lawn has unexplained raised surface tunnels or birds pecking heavily in one area, mole crickets are the likely cause. Treatment is most effective in late summer when the young nymphs are near the surface and still small.
Seeing Lawn Damage? Don't Wait.
Insect damage escalates fast. Call us today and we will assess the situation and schedule treatment quickly — especially during armyworm season.