Turf Pest Prevention

The Smartest Way to Protect Your Lawn All Season

When it comes to protecting your lawn from damaging insects, there are two approaches:

  1. React after the damage is done

  2. Prevent the damage before it ever starts

At Natural State Horticare, we believe in the second option every time.

Our Turf Pest Prevention (TPP) program is a once-a-year, proactive treatment designed to protect your lawn from destructive pests like grubs, armyworms, and spittlebugs without compromising safety, soil health, or the environment.

What We’re Applying

Unlike traditional insecticide programs that rely on repeated, aggressive treatments, TPP uses an advanced, EPA Reduced Risk active ingredient that only affects pests when they begin feeding.

That means:

  • No unnecessary chemical exposure

  • No disruption to beneficial soil life and pollinators

  • No cycle of see damage > treat for pests > recover

It’s a targeted, intelligent approach that aligns perfectly with our soil-first philosophy.

The active ingredient works when pests begin feeding, meaning:

  • You may still see occasional insects

  • But they won’t cause damage to your lawn

Key Pests Controlled

Our Turf Pest Prevention treatment protects against:

  • Grubs (affect all warm-season grasses)

  • Armyworms (especially Bermuda and new sod)

  • Spittlebugs (common in Zoysia, St. Augustine, and Centipede)

These pests don’t just make your lawn look bad—they can cause rapid, severe damage that often requires expensive recovery work if left untreated.

We stand behind this program 100%.

If your lawn is treated with TPP and shows signs of activity from a covered pest:

👉 We will provide any necessary follow-up treatments for FREE

No questions. No hassle.

This includes priority treatments if an outbreak occurs, ensuring the issue is handled immediately.

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 in” or adjust from your regular irrigation schedule.

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