After a long and extremely dry summer, mite activity is going to be high across the Denver Metro Area. As soon as the sprinkler systems get turned off for the season, mite activity starts. The best way to prevent costly and time consuming lawn repairs in the spring is to combat mite activity during the winter. Mites often times do a great deal of damage to areas of a lawn while snow covers other areas.

Because of this Mountain High Tree, Lawn and Landscape only charges for the areas sprayed. A combination of winter watering and mite sprays can keep a yard happy and healthy throughout the dormant season. Areas of west and south facing turf are particularly susceptible to lawn mite damage. As the winter sun beats down on these areas it provides extra heat for the mites to actively feed, while at the same time drying out the ground so there is no moisture to replenish what the mites are removing from the grass. Other areas hard hit by mites are areas where the sun reflects down from windows, off of light colored fences, rock walls and under evergreens.

Remember: winter watering is often not enough to prevent damage. However, winter watering in combination with targeted mite sprays can reduce mite populations to the point where grass can fully and quickly recover in the spring.

Mountain High’s Lawn Care professionals can help prevent unsightly and expensive mite damage. Click here to send us an estimate request, or call us at 303.232.0666.