Why is TruGreen bad?

Although a growing pool of research links exposure to the pesticides used by TruGreen ChemLawn to nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches and chronic illnesses like lymphoma, leukemia, bladder cancer, and learning disabilities, the USEPA continues to register these pesticides for commercial and residential use.

Does TruGreen offer Dethatching?

TruGreen Midsouth: Professional Aeration And Dethatching Services. At TruGreen Midsouth, we believe that fertilization and weed control are the cornerstones to a healthy, robust lawn. That’s why we offer professional core aeration and dethatching as part of our specialty turf care services and solutions.

How much is TruGreen mosquito?

TruGreen pest control prices Mosquito Defense starts at $79.95, per application, and there are six application a year. First-time customers can get their first Mosquito Defense application at the discounted price of $39.95.

How much does TruGreen lawn service cost?

TruGreen Price Estimate For 22,000 Square Feet

Will TruGreen hurt my dog?

Their products are toxic to people and pets. A study conducted in 2005 by Toxics Action Center10 revealed, among other things: 53% of TruGreen ChemLawn’s pesticide products include ingredients that are possible carcinogens, as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Are TruGreen chemicals safe?

Does dethatching ruin your lawn?

Dethatching causes a lot of damage to your grass and should be done at a time when the grass is growing so it can fix the damage before the next dormant period. Warm-season grass can be dethatched in late spring or early summer after it starts to grow. Dethatching in fall results in fewer weed problems.

Is TruGreen mosquito control worth it?

Overall, customers were pleased with TruGreen’s services, with many having used them for lawn service for several years. People using their Mosquito Defense service were similarly satisfied, with most praising the effectiveness of their service even if they needed a re-treatment.

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Is it cheaper to fertilize your own lawn?

So is it Really Cheaper to DIY? The fact is that buying your own fertilizer generally save you around 10% to 15% versus hiring a professional lawn care operator. However, if you add in the cost of liquid weed control, and the cost of your time, hiring a lawn care company is actually cheaper.