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Lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization is the health side of your yard: fertilization plus insect, weed and fungus control for your lawn, shrubs, hedges, trees and palms. It is not mowing or trimming. For Palm Beach County homes we find the real cause of damage, whether that’s chinch bugs, whitefly, fungus or a watering problem, treat that cause, and feed your lawn and ornamentals on a program built on the 4R model: the right source, rate, time and placement.
A yellow patch in a St. Augustine lawn, a ficus hedge dropping leaves or a palm with yellowing fronds can come from insects, fungus, a nutrient problem, drought stress or too much water. Treating the wrong cause wastes time and can make things worse. That’s why every visit starts with a look at the turf, the beds, the hedges, the trees and palms and the irrigation pattern. Our certified operator is licensed in lawn and ornamental pest control, and members of our team owned and operated a landscaping company for 14 years, so we know how a landscape is built and maintained, not just how it’s treated.
We treat and fertilize lawns, ornamentals, trees and palms across Palm Beach County, from Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens to West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton, and in Broward County.
What lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization covers
| Program | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Turf care and fertilization | A complete turf program: monthly fertilization with insect, weed and fungus control for the lawn. |
| Turf insect program | Control of lawn insects like chinch bugs and sod webworms, on a monthly, every-other-month or quarterly schedule. |
| Hedge and shrub program | Insect and disease control and feeding for hedges, shrubs and ornamental beds, including whitefly treatment for ficus hedges. |
| Palm tree service | Quarterly palm feeding and insect control. |
| Tree and palm root drench | A root-zone treatment for trees and palms that need it. |
| Mole program | Mole repellent and bait, added to a lawn program when moles are tunneling in the yard. |
Want help with this at your property?
Call our office, book a complimentary inspection online, or request a call back. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Integrated pest management for your lawn and ornamentals
Integrated pest management (IPM) means we inspect first, identify the actual problem and use the most targeted fix, including cultural changes like mowing height and watering, before reaching for a broad treatment. In a South Florida landscape, that covers:
- Turf insects: chinch bugs and sod webworms in St. Augustine lawns, especially in sunny, dry spots. Learn the difference between chinch bugs and sod webworms.
- Weeds that move into thin or stressed turf.
- Fungus such as brown patch in cooler, wet months.
- Whitefly on ficus hedges and other ornamentals, plus scale and other insects on hedges, trees and palms. Learn how to spot whitefly.
- Palm and tree problems that call for feeding or a root drench.
- Moles tunneling through the lawn.
- Fire ants in the lawn, which matter if you have kids or pets playing outside.
How lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization works
Lawn and ornamental inspection
We check the turf, shrubs, hedges, trees and palms and look at how your irrigation is set. We’ll point out cultural fixes like mowing height and watering schedule.
Targeted treatments
We treat insects, fungus and weeds where we find them instead of blanket-spraying the whole yard, and we’ll explain any precautions for kids and pets.
Fertilization program
Our fertilization follows the 4R model and the seasonal fertilizer rules that apply in your area.
Ongoing visits
Regular visits let us catch problems early. Each one is recorded on a written service report.
Read our tips for caring for a new St. Augustine lawn.
Do you have a landscaper?
Good. Lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization doesn’t replace your mowing and trimming crew. We work alongside them, and we can share what we find, like irrigation zones that miss or mowing that’s too low. Landscape companies can also partner with us for the licensed pest and fertilization work their customers need. See our landscaper partner program.
Related services and reading
- Lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization for businesses
- Lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization for HOAs and property managers
Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties
We provide lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization in Wellington, lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization in Ocean Ridge and lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization in Gulf Stream. From our base in Lantana we also serve Lantana, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, plus dozens of other communities in Palm Beach and Broward counties. See all 49 service areas.
Lawn and ornamental FAQ
Is lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization just for the lawn?
No. It includes lawn and ornamental care and more. Lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization covers fertilization and insect, weed and fungus control for your lawn, shrubs, hedges, trees and palms. It doesn’t include mowing or trimming.
Why does my lawn have brown patches?
Common causes are chinch bugs, fungus, drought stress and irrigation that misses a section. We confirm the cause before we treat it.
Can you treat my palms, trees and hedges too?
Yes. Hedges and shrubs are covered by our hedge and shrub program, palms by our quarterly palm tree service, and trees and palms that need it can get a root drench.
Why is my ficus hedge dropping leaves?
Ficus whitefly is one of the most common causes in South Florida. UF/IFAS reports that its feeding causes leaf yellowing, heavy leaf drop and branch dieback on Ficus benjamina. We check the hedge, confirm the cause and treat whitefly as part of our hedge and shrub program. See ficus whitefly treatment.
Do you treat moles?
Yes. A mole program with repellent and bait can be added to a lawn program when moles are tunneling in the yard.
Is it OK for kids and pets to be on the lawn after treatment?
We’ll tell you how long to keep them off the treated area for the specific product used. It’s usually until the application has dried.
Do you mow or do landscaping?
No. We handle fertilization and insect, weed and fungus control, and we work alongside your mowing or landscape company.
Do you also care for HOA common areas and business grounds?
Yes. See lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization for businesses and lawn and ornamental pest control and fertilization for HOAs and property managers.
Book a complimentary inspection
We’ll share what we find and recommend a plan. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Prefer an online estimate? We can do your estimate by phone, by text or from photos you send us.
Q and L Pest Management LLC · FDACS Pest Control Business License #JB333443 · Inspect first. Treat smart.