How to Kill Lawn Insects
The best way to combat insect problems in your grass is to maintain a healthy lawn. You can do this by fertilizing, watering, thatch control and mowing regularly. However, if these options don't work, it may be necessary to use pesticides on your lawn. There are a variety of pesticides available for your use, but options must be weighed carefully. Some pesticides will do more damage to the surrounding ecosystem, and thus your lawn, than you intend. Be careful to consider all options before using chemicals. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Obtain lawn fertilizer from your local home and garden store and apply this to your lawn. A healthy lawn will be able to defend against insect infestations much better than one that is struggling to get enough nutrition from the soil to survive.
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Water your lawn after fertilizing and regularly thereafter.
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Identify the insect that is infesting your lawn. This can help in the selection of the proper pesticide. The lawn pests guide in the resources section of this article may help you with identification.
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Purchase a pesticide for your lawn if fertilization doesn't eliminate the problem. Speak with a lawn specialist at your home and garden store. She will be able to help you pick the right one for your situation.
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Apply the chemical or biological pesticide to select infested areas; don't spray the entire lawn all at once. Chemical pesticides can kill many of the predator bugs that keep the lawn healthy, along with other creatures such as birds. Only if targeting infested areas doesn't work should you try spraying the entire lawn with a biological or chemical pesticide.
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Tips & Warnings
Large amounts of chemical agents can have adverse effects on pets and even children.
