Thatch Build Up Leads To Lawn Ant-Lion Infestations | What To Look For And How To Treat

Jonathan Simkins

Thatch Build Up Leads To Lawn Ant-Lion Infestations | What To Look For And How To Treat



If you have noticed brown zones between vegetation or strange growth in various parts of your lawn chances are your lawn has a thatch build-up. This thatch can be caused by waiting too long between mowings, too much shade on your lawn, or a variety of other lawn maintenance issues.



If left unattended, these spots become breeding grounds for a variety of ants and other bugs. Most notably this time of year, the ant-lion.

Ant-lions are a type of insect that dig holes in the lawn and then lie in wait for unsuspecting insects or small animals.





The ant-lion's cone-shaped trap is made from sand grains, soil, and sometimes even pieces of vegetation. The cone is formed by the ant-lion digging its way down into the ground, leaving depression behind. As soon as an insect or small animal wanders by, it falls into this pit and becomes trapped inside. Any tiny creature that moves too close to an ant-lion's pit will be captured and eaten by these carnivorous insects.

If you don't know a specialist, you can call Insect IQ for a free inspection, 855-930-2847 (bugs). We will be able to determine what kind of ant problem you have and the best course of treatment.

Visit us at https://www.insectiq.com/ for more information.






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