Many of you have probably noticed that the San Antonio beetle population is booming. As warm temperatures abound, beetles are more active. While some beetles can cause serious harm to plants and trees, others may simply be a nuisance to people, but not actually harmful. Let’s explore a few different types of beetles found in [...]
Whether you are growing peppers, zinnias, or grass, soil is the foundation for a healthy plant. There are a variety of nutrients found in soil that are necessary for plant growth. When nutrients become imbalanced, plants might become discolored, growth can be stunted, or fruits and vegetables might misshape. In order to provide the best [...]
Summer is coming, which means water sports, barbeques, shorter days – and potential problems for sports fields while school is out. The increasing heat will cause problems for athletic fields, and regular maintenance is required to keep turf or grass healthy in the off season. Irrigation and Watering Why do so many fields become rock [...]
If a weed grows in the forest, but no one is around to see it; is it still a weed? The answer is a surprising, no! Undesirable plants found in fields, gardens, lawns, and parks are recognized as weeds, but outside of these environments, they are simply considered vegetation. For the people of San Antonio, [...]
We all survived the long winter that plagued San Antonio for so many months. Now it is time to enjoy spring in all of its wonders. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the kids are out of school - it's time for summer. But with the celebration of summer also comes uninvited guests, [...]
Have you noticed brown patches on your lawn, or have your plants and flowers died? Does the lawn feel spongy, or do leaves appear droopy? It might be grub worms! What are Grub Worms? Grub worms are the larvae of June beetles, otherwise known as June Bugs. These common lawn pests are approximately ½ inch [...]
The first concern of an athletic coach is always going to be the team – their well-being and their chances of winning. The next concern is going to be the maintenance of the field the team plays on. Bob Jenkins Pest and Lawn Services in San Antonio knows that the two are more connected than [...]
With the end of winter in sight, weeds are making a comeback in San Antonio, and so is the resulting need for weed control. Weeds make a yard look less attractive, and they can start to choke out the plants that you want to keep around. They also have a tendency to spread quickly and [...]
If you've ever felt the sting of a fire ant, you know they're more than just pesky little pests. The residual pain from a fire ant sting can last for weeks. But unless you're in the business of pest control, like Bob Jenkins Pest and Lawn Services, eliminating them isn't always such a simple task. [...]
At Bob Jenkins Pest and Lawn Services, we know the rebirth of plants is not the only thing that homeowners have coming to them in the spring season. Unfortunately, spring is also the time when San Antonio becomes plagued with spiders, fleas, ticks, and scorpions. Even rodents start making their rounds this time of year. [...]
