There’s no denying that ground pearls are a serious concern in both the southwestern and southeastern states.
After all, these tiny insects extract juices from the roots of centipede, zoysia, and Bermuda grasses, making them appear yellow. But don’t worry, I’ll tell you the two most effective ways to get rid of these insects from your turf in this guide.
So, if you are ready, then keep reading.
These are the two most effective ways to get rid of ground pearls:
You’ll not find any pesticide that’s specifically labeled for controlling ground pearls. However, mealybug and scale are best known to be controlled by applying a contact insecticide and a systemic insecticide. Two examples of products containing both types of such insecticides are:
Allectus G is a granular product applied at 2.9 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Additionally, Aloft LC G is also a granular product but is applied at 3.6 pounds per 1,000 square feet. You need to make an Allectus and Aloft application in spring, ideally after an entire green-up of the lawn and again in the next month.
It should help reduce the infestation of ground pearls significantly.
It’s important to keep the grass on your turf healthy to minimize stress. This will allow the grass to tolerate ground pearl infestations better. Also, make sure that you mow the lawn at the proper mowing height.
Apart from that, I recommend you test the soil to get a good idea of the lime and fertilizer requirement. For enhanced growths, make sure the soil has a pH level between 5.5 and 6 for centipede grass. And between 6.0 and 6.5 for zoysia and Bermuda grass.
When there’s no rainfall during the fall and the spring, you need to water the lawn once per week with 1-inch of irrigation water. However, you might need to water more frequently in summer when the weather is warmer. If required, you can even dethatch the lawn once it greens up completely; I’m sure it will help remove some ground pearls.
Overall, proper cultural care of your yard will not only help the grass grow but will also keep ground pearl infestation at bay.
That brings us to the end of our guide. I hope, by now, you know how to get rid of ground pearls from your lawn.
It may be a bit difficult to remove all the ground pearls from your turf. But the good thing is that with proper cultural care and chemical treatments, you will be able to make your lawn survive the nuisance caused by those insects.
On that note, it’s a wrap. Happy gardening!
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