Lawn Pests: How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Backyard Dangers
Your backyard should be a place where your pets can safely play, explore, and relax. But did you know that some common lawn insects pose serious risks to your furry friends? Whether it’s fleas, ticks, or grubs, these unwanted intruders can turn your outdoor space into a hazard zone.
At Hometurf Lawn Care, we know how important your pets are to your family. That’s why we offer effective lawn pest control solutions to protect both your lawn and your animals. Let’s take a closer look at the most common backyard pests in Canada and how to keep your pets safe.
1. Grubs
Problem: While grubs don’t pose a direct threat to pets, they attract animals like raccoons and skunks that can dig up your lawn and potentially clash with curious pets. Grubs also weaken your grass, creating patchy, unhealthy areas that invite other pests.
Pet Safety Tip: Look for signs like brown patches or more digging by animals. Keep pets away from these areas until your treatment is complete.
How Hometurf Helps: Our grub control services eliminate larvae before they harm your lawn. This reduces the risk of other pests and keeps your yard safer.
2. Mosquitoes
Problem: Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying — they can transmit heartworms to dogs and cats. Standing water and dense foliage are common breeding grounds in backyards.
Pet Safety Tip: Dump standing water from pet bowls, toys, and flowerpots. Keep shrubs and grass trimmed to limit breeding zones.
How Hometurf Helps: Our mosquito control program treats your lawn to reduce mosquito populations without exposing your pets to harmful chemicals.
3. Chinch Bugs and Other Turf-Damaging Insects
Problem: Chinch Bugs are small pests harm grass roots. This leads to dry patches that make your lawn weak against disease. It also makes it less fun for pets to roll or play in.
Pet Safety Tip: Keep pets off visibly stressed areas until your lawn is treated and recovering.
How Hometurf Helps: With our expert insect control solutions, we identify and eliminate chinch bugs and other turf insects quickly and safely.
Safe Solutions for Pet Owners
At Hometurf Lawn Care, we understand that pet safety is a top priority. That’s why we only use pet-friendly lawn care treatments that are applied with precision by trained technicians. We allow time for drying or absorption before pets return to treated areas, ensuring your yard stays both healthy and safe.
Trust Hometurf for Safe & Effective Lawn Pest Control
Don’t let lawn pests put your pets at risk. With over 35 years of experience and expert knowledge of Canadian lawns, Hometurf Lawn Care is your trusted partner in creating a backyard that’s beautiful, healthy — and safe for your four-legged family members.
