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Brown patches don't always mean your lawn needs more water. Our Rock Hill team helps homeowners identify and treat lawn insects, including armyworms, grubs, and chinch bugs, throughout the surrounding area.
Some insects chew the grass you can see. Others damage roots below the surface. The first step is figuring out what's there, so the treatment fits the problem.
Armyworms are caterpillars that chew turf foliage. Feeding can leave grass looking ragged or stripped, and damage can spread quickly during an outbreak. If you notice caterpillars and rapidly thinning grass, give us a call rather than waiting for your next regular visit.
White grubs are beetle larvae that feed on grass roots. Heavy feeding can leave turf loose and easy to lift. Prevention and treatment of an active infestation require different timing, so we consider pest activity and the condition of your lawn before recommending an approach.
Chinch bugs feed on grass by sucking plant fluids. Yellowing or brown patches can resemble drought stress. We look for insect activity and consider the grass type and growing conditions before deciding whether insect treatment is appropriate.
Heat, uneven watering, disease, and insect feeding can leave lawns with similar symptoms. A brown patch by itself doesn't tell us which treatment the grass needs.
Tell us when the problem started, whether it's spreading, and if you've seen insects. Photos of the affected area and any insects you find can help us understand what you're seeing.
Seeing damage spread quickly? Call 803-810-1145 to describe it. Suspected armyworm activity deserves prompt attention.
We consider the damage pattern, visible insect activity, turf condition, and recent weather. Not every insect found in a lawn is causing a problem, and not every patch needs insecticide.
The pest, its life stage, and the timing guide the treatment. Preventive grub care has a different purpose from responding to armyworms already feeding in the grass.
Controlling insects limits further feeding; it doesn't instantly repair damaged grass. We'll explain what recovery may involve and offer watering and mowing tips for you to follow between visits.
Clear communication comes with the visit. We'll let you know when we're coming, what treatment we provided, and any re-entry or aftercare instructions. Keep children and pets off treated areas until the requirements for your application have been met.
Our turf care professionals visit regularly for monitoring and treatment through the lawn care program. If something changes between visits, let us know. Insect activity can develop before the next scheduled application.
Compare our 8-round and 12-round programs, and ask us which insect treatments are included for your lawn and which services may be additional.
Fire ants bring a different concern: stings where your family and pets spend time. If you're seeing mounds, tell us. We offer fire ant control as a separate service and can explain the options for your property.
Explore fire ant control →
Enjoying your yard is about more than healthy grass. Our mosquito treatments help reduce mosquito activity so you can spend more time outside with family and friends.
See our mosquito control service →Owner Will Hall and the Hippo Turf Care team serve Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, Clover, York, and Sun City Carolina Lakes, along with surrounding communities.
We also serve parts of the Charlotte area, including Pineville, Belmont, The Palisades, and Kings Mountain. Request a quote for your address to confirm service availability.
Get to know Hippo Turf Care →Look for changes such as chewed grass, loose turf, spreading patches, or insects in the affected area. Those clues help, but they aren't a diagnosis by themselves. Drought, disease, and other stresses can look similar. Contact us with photos and a description of what's changed.
No. Armyworms are moth caterpillars that chew grass foliage. White grubs are beetle larvae that feed on roots. They need different treatment decisions, so identifying the insect matters.
Call us promptly if you see caterpillars along with fresh feeding damage or rapidly thinning grass. If you can, take clear photos of the insects and the lawn. Don't wait for a regular program visit to report a suspected outbreak.
Recovery depends on the grass type, season, and extent of the damage. Some turf can recover with appropriate care; severely damaged areas may need seeding, sod, or renovation. Treatment addresses the insects, while recovery work addresses the lawn they leave behind.
We pride ourselves on clear communication. You'll be informed when we're coming, what treatment we provided, and when children and pets can return to the lawn. We'll also explain any watering or other aftercare. Follow the re-entry requirements provided for your specific application.
Don't assume one treatment covers every pest. Fire ant and mosquito services have their own treatment plans. Tell us which problems you're seeing so we can explain the right service and any additional cost.
Cost depends on your property, the pest involved, and the treatment needed. Request a quote and let us know whether you're dealing with active damage or looking for ongoing lawn care.
Learn more from Clemson Extension's armyworm guide and the University of Georgia's turfgrass insect resources.
Tell us what you're seeing. We'll help you work out the next step for your lawn.
