During the summer, pests can wreak havoc on your yard. Here are 9 clear indicators that you have a pest problem and need to take action:
– **Discolored lawn:** Pests feed on your grass, causing brown or yellow spots.
– **Molehills:** Moles tunnel and leave unsightly dirt mounds in your yard.
– **Holes in leaves:** Japanese beetles, slugs, snails, grasshoppers, and caterpillars can cause different types of holes in your leaves.
– **Yellow or brown spots on leaves:** Spider mites suck the sap out of leaves, leaving discolored spots.
– **Slimy trails:** Slugs and snails leave behind shiny mucous trails as they crawl.
– **Shallow lawn trails:** Voles tunnel through your lawn, leaving shallow trails or cracks.
– **Abundance of birds or ladybugs:** Birds feed on pests, so their presence could indicate an infestation. Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids.
– **Drench test:** Pour soapy water over a patch of your lawn to reveal hidden pests.
– **Bites or stings:** Mosquitoes, mites, ticks, ants, and fleas can bite or sting you, indicating a pest problem.