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Have industry-related questions? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give Reed Lawncare Weed Control & Fertilization a call today for more information!

How much does your lawn service cost?

The cost of lawn service is based upon the size (square footage) of the lawn areas to be treated. Timely estimates are provided via phone using aerial imagery.
How much does Pest control cost?

The cost of pest control is determined by the square footage of your lawn.
Will you notify me before each service?

Yes, we will sent a text notification the day before we come out for service
What other services to you offer?

Please visit our Lawn Care Services pages for information on all our current services
How do I know that my lawn was treated?

We will leave a door hanger on your front door which will include the services provided and the aftercare instructions
Are applications safe for my children and pets?

Yes. The door hanger we will leave on your front door will specify how long children/pets need to remain off of your lawn after a particular application. Because all applications require irrigation to move products down into the soil, products are only at the surface for a short while. We do recommend that you follow all irrigation instructions specified on your door hanger.
Are there watering requirements for applications?

Yes as a good rule of thumb always wait 24 hours then water the application in with about ½ of irrigation or rainfall. Always try and water lawn within 10 days or application results might be diminished.
When can I over-seed my Fescue?

Late summer/early fall (September-October). In Oklahoma it is best to over-seed your Fescue in the fall as we head into the cooler season.
When can I mow after having a lawn application?

Each lawn application will have specific watering instructions. Once the lawn has been watered after a specific application, you can mow at any time. (In the event the Route Manager has specific mowing requirements pertinent to your lawn they will be specified on your invoice.)
How do I pay for my treatments?

You will receive an invoice via email which will have a po box number to send a check to or a link to follow to pay with a credit card.

Common Lawn Problems

Lawn diseases usually appear as circular dead or dying spots in the lawn. A few serious fungal diseases can affect home bermudagrass turfs. Spring dead spot, brown patch and dollar spot are among them. Bermuda decline (root rot) is another disease that occurs in poorly drained soil.

Spring dead spot starts as circular spots about 6 inches wide and can grow to 2 or more feet in diameter. It begins in the fall, but the damage will not appear until the spring. It is a problem on lawns where high amounts of nitrogen were used throughout the year and especially in the fall. Thatch build-up only worsens the problem. Avoid high nitrogen applications in the fall or late summer.

If you believe your lawn might have a fungus please call us right away so we can address the problem.

Lawn Insect Problems

Some of the more serious pests that feed on Bermuda grass are armyworms, cutworms, sod webworms, and white grubs also chinch bugs seem to be very active this year (2018)

Bermudagrass mites and mealybugs can be a problem by piercing the grass and sucking out the plant juices. This can stress or thin the grass, but usually will not kill it. During the summer, when the grass is actively growing, it can easily handle small numbers of these insects.

If you believe your lawn is not performing well in the summer heat there is a good chance it will be insects doing the damage. Please give us a call so we can come out and access the damage.

Armyworms, sod webworms, white grubs, chinch bugs, bermudagrass mites and mealybugs.

Drought damage, after a few weeks without adequate rainfall Bermuda grass will begin to go dormant.

Common Weeds in Oklahoma

Bermuda in general is NOT considered a shade tolerant grass. In most cases all grasses will thin out over time in heavier shade environments. Most Bermuda varieties start having some issues with shade once the full sunlight time drops below 70%.