We are sure that when many Brandon residents think about butterflies, the words “destructive pests” don’t come to mind. However, there is at least one butterfly in Hillsborough County that can put fear into the hearts of homeowners. It’s the Fiery Skipper and our Consolidated Pest Control pros know why this beauty is really a beast.
Although a fully mature Fiery Skipper looks beautiful and is a known garden pollinator, its offspring can make short work of Brandon residents’ lawns. Referred to as Fiery Skipper Worms, they love to munch on the following Florida landscaping staples:
- St. Augustine Grass
- Bermuda Grass
- Creeping Bent Grass
- Sugar Cane
- Agrostis
One-inch long, adult Fiery Skippers deposit their eggs near or in those afore mentioned plants. The larvae, which can also grow up to an inch, then eat the grass. And as a result, Brandon residents are left with brown, lifeless lawns and decimated flower beds. But with our Consolidated Pest Pros’ assistance, the view doesn’t have to be so grim. We can stop Fiery Skipper Worms, and other destructive lawn pests, from taking over in the first place.
Our Consolidated Pest Pros know that drench tests can help identify whether or not a Brandon resident’s lawn is showing signs of a Fiery Skipper Worm invasion. Drench tests involve applying a water and soap mixture to certain sections of a Brandon resident’s lawn. The mixture drives any worms that may be present out into the open, where our lawn pest pros can examine them and make a determination on how to proceed.
Once the Fiery Skipper Worms’ presence has been revealed, our lawn pest pros may opt to treat Brandon residents’ lawns and gardens in a variety of ways. Options include, but aren’t confined to thatch management programs, pesticide applications and the use of lawn-friendly nematodes. To learn more about Florida’s Fiery Skipper Worms and how our Consolidated Pest Pros’ services can help keep them at bay, please contact us today.
