Reno Weed Control
B's Weed & Pest Control Services are experts at weed control, treating the broadleaf weeds, nutsedge, invasive plants, and lawn grubs that wreak havoc on otherwise beautiful landscaping across the Reno area.
Call before summer to schedule a pre-emergent treatment, so the season is not spent pulling weeds out of the lawn. Professional lawn treatments reach the weeds that survive less effective home remedies like vinegar weed killer, which burns the leaves but leaves the roots alive to grow back.
B's provides prompt, courteous management and elimination of unwanted weeds in lawns, gardens, and other outdoor spaces in the Reno area. Weeds compete with grass and garden plants for water and nutrients and detract from the appearance of a property, and a lawn left untreated for a season is harder and more expensive to recover than one kept ahead of the problem.
Weed Control Services
- Pre-emergence applications, applied during the winter months as part of a weed control program, to stop weed seeds from germinating in the first place.
- Post-emergence contact sprays, applied during the growing season to obtain complete control of weeds that have already sprouted.
- Broadleaf weed killer for lawn areas, applied during the growing season to control lawn weeds without harming the grass.
- Fire breaks, spraying vegetation to clear dry growth. Fire has burned homes in Reno where weeds overgrew the land behind the houses, and a fire break keeps that fuel from reaching a structure.
- Noxious weed control for invasive plants that can take over a yard if left alone. Sumac, for example, can be very invasive, and several of the knapweeds and thistles found here are designated noxious weeds in Nevada.
How Professional Weed Control Works
Professional weed control in Reno starts with inspecting the property for signs of weed infestation and identifying the weeds present, then building a customized treatment plan using safe and effective products and techniques. The tools include pre-emergent herbicide, post-emergent herbicide, and manual removal where herbicide is not the right choice. B's also provides lawn spray treatments that promote healthy grass, which crowds out weeds on its own.
Weed control keeps outdoor spaces healthy and prevents weed-related damage to property. Signs of a weed infestation are the time to call a professional, and ongoing weed management keeps new problems from starting.
Common Weeds in Reno
Reno's high desert climate, with hot summers, cool winters, and low rainfall, favors hardy, invasive weeds. Some of the most common:
- Dandelions: a broadleaf weed of lawns and gardens with yellow flowers and fluffy seed heads that spread quickly on the wind.
- Crabgrass: an annual grassy weed with wide leaves that spread out from a central point, germinating as the soil warms in spring.
- Clover: a common lawn weed with white or pink flowers and distinctive three-leaf clusters.
- Purslane: a low-growing annual with succulent leaves and small yellow flowers that spreads quickly and can be hard to control.
- Bindweed: a vining weed with white or pink funnel-shaped flowers that wraps around and chokes out garden plants.
- Foxtail: an annual grass whose seed head resembles a fox's tail. The barbed seeds can work into pets' paws, ears, and noses, which makes it a hazard for dogs.
- Thistle: a prickly weed with purple or pink flowers that is difficult to control because of its deep taproot.
- Cheatgrass: an invasive grass that dries out early in the season and becomes a fire hazard once it does.
- Russian thistle: the tumbleweed, spreading quickly across open ground and roadsides.
- Puncturevine: a low, sprawling summer weed whose spiny seeds, the goatheads familiar to every Reno cyclist, flatten tires and hurt bare feet and paws.
B's identifies and eliminates these and other weeds using safe and effective methods. Treating a weed problem promptly prevents damage to lawns and gardens and keeps the outdoor environment healthy.
Weed Spray Treatments
Weed spray treatment applies herbicide to unwanted weeds in lawns, gardens, and other outdoor spaces. Herbicides are designed to kill or suppress weeds while leaving desirable plants unharmed. Treatment is sprayed directly onto the leaves and stems of the weeds, either as a spot treatment of individual weeds or a broadcast treatment that covers a larger area.
There are two main types. Pre-emergent herbicides are applied before weeds germinate and prevent them from growing. Post-emergent herbicides are applied after weeds have started to grow, to kill or suppress them. Each treatment is customized to the weeds present, the size of the infestation, and the surrounding environment, since some herbicides work better on certain weeds, and some must be applied at specific times of year.
Herbicides must be used safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions, and spraying works best alongside other methods, such as manual removal and good lawn care, including proper mowing height and deep, infrequent watering that favors grass over weeds.
Lawn Grubs
Not every brown patch in a Reno lawn is a watering problem. Lawn grubs, the C-shaped white larvae of several beetles, feed on grass roots just below the surface. Signs of grub damage include irregular brown patches that do not recover with watering, turf that peels back like a loose carpet because the roots are gone, and birds or skunks digging in the lawn to get at the grubs. Grubs are easiest to control while they are young and feeding near the surface, which is why grub treatment is timed rather than applied whenever the damage shows. B's identifies grub activity during a lawn inspection and treats it along with the weeds.
Residential and Commercial Service
Residential customers get a customized treatment plan based on the lawn's specific weeds and condition, with ongoing maintenance to keep it that way. Commercial customers, including businesses and municipalities, can arrange weed control for parks, common areas, or any outdoor space that needs to stay presentable.
B's is a family-operated business that has served Reno since 2002. B's is licensed and insured, holding City of Reno License R153696A-LIC and Nevada State Business License NV20201917840, uses environmentally friendly products that are safe for families and pets, and provides free quotes.