Spittlebug Treatment

Protection for Active Pest Pressure

If you’re receiving this treatment, it means your property meets a few specific criteria:

  1. We’ve identified moderate to severe Spittlebug (click to learn more about spittlebugs) activity across a large portion of your lawn.

  2. Spot treatments are NOT enough to effectively control the issue.

  3. You’re NOT currently on our Turf Pest Prevention

We’ve scheduled a full-lawn (or large-area) pest control application to stop the spread and stabilize the turf as quickly as possible. However, we strongly recommend a preventive approach given the scale and severity of the issue going forward.

What We’re Applying

For widespread spittlebug outbreaks, we utilize a professional-grade systemic insecticide designed specifically for sap-feeding insects.

How it works:

  • Absorbed into the turf and moves systemically throughout the plant

  • Ingested by spittlebugs as they feed on grass blades

  • Bypasses the protective foam layer that shields spittlebugs from contact products

  • Provides residual control to protect against reinfestation across the entire lawn

The Unfortunate Reality of Reactive Pest Control

Transparency matters here. This treatment is designed to stop the damage, not reverse it overnight.

Once pests have begun feeding:

  • Some areas of turf may already be weakened or thinning

  • You may notice discoloration or patchy areas

  • Damaged grass will need time to recover or fill back in.

Reactive VS Preventative Approach

There are two ways to manage turf-damaging insects:

1. Reactive Spot Treatments (What You’re Receiving)

  • Applied only when pest activity is detected

  • The product used to control an active spittlebug infestation is NOT ideal. 

    • The treatment will save the lawn, but it can harm beneficial insects and does carry a general pesticide CAUTION label. 

  • Effective when caught early

  • Some damage may occur before intervention

    • Spittlebug populations can explode in 24-48 hrs. We have often not been on the property frequently enough to catch the issue before damage occurs.

    • Spittlebug control is nuanced. Just because you have a few spittlebugs does not necessarily mean you need a treatment. Most lawns can withstand a small spittlebug population without intervention. 

  • Damaged grass will need time to recover or fill back in.

2. Turf Pest Prevention (Recommended)

Our Turf Pest Prevention (TPP) program is designed to stop these issues before they ever start.

  • Applied once annually

    • Stops pests like grubs, spittlebugs, and armyworms BEFORE they do damage

  • Uses reduced-risk products that are SAFE FOR KIDS, PESTS, POLINATORS, AND BENEFICIAL INSECTS.

    • This fact can NOT be overstated. This product is MUCH safer than any other control method.

  • Includes FREE FOLLOW-UP TREATMENTS if breakthrough activity occurs

Simply put:

  • Spot treatment = reaction

  • Prevention = protection

Pre & Post-Treatment Instructions

  • Allow at least 1 hour before re-entry.

    • We will leave a clearly visible service sign with the date and time of application, so you and your maintenance crew can easily follow the recommended re-entry window. This helps protect anyone working in the landscape and ensures the treatment is not disrupted before it has time to fully take effect.

  • There is NO need to water this treatment in.

Stop Pest Damage Before It Starts

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