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Lawn and Ornamental
Pest Library
At Palm Coast Pest Control, we know that maintaining a beautiful, healthy lawn and thriving ornamental plants takes more than watering and fertilizing. Florida’s warm climate is also home to many pests that can quickly damage turfgrass, shrubs, and landscape plants. Understanding these pests is the first step toward protecting your outdoor space.
Below you’ll find a guide to some of the most common lawn and ornamental pests in Florida and how they impact your property.
Common Lawn and Ornamental Pests in Florida
Aphids
Small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap, causing curling leaves and stunted growth. They also leave behind sticky honeydew, which can lead to sooty mold on plants.
Chinch Bugs
One of the most destructive lawn pests in Florida, chinch bugs feed on grass by sucking out plant juices, leaving yellow or brown patches that resemble drought stress.
Sod Webworms
These lawn caterpillars chew on grass blades during the night, leaving ragged patches that thin out quickly if left untreated.
Mole Crickets
Known for tunneling through the soil, mole crickets damage grass roots, leading to thinning turf and bare spots. Their tunneling can also uproot new sod.
Whiteflies
Tiny, white, moth-like insects that swarm ornamental plants. They suck plant juices and weaken the foliage, leaving yellowed leaves and sometimes plant death if infestations grow.
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Grubs
The larval stage of beetles, grubs feed on grass roots and cause lawns to wilt, thin, or roll up like a carpet when damage is severe.
Armyworms
Caterpillars that feed aggressively on turfgrass, stripping entire areas in a short period of time. They are especially active in late summer and fall.
Mealybugs
White, cottony pests that cluster on stems and leaves of ornamental plants. They weaken plants and can cause leaf drop if populations grow unchecked.
Weeds (Broadleaf, Crabgrass, Sedge)
Unwanted plants that compete with grass and ornamentals for nutrients, sunlight, and water. Some weeds spread rapidly and can overtake lawns if not managed.
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