First mow of the season
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@ETF Did you look at this thread? He's having an ant problem. Maybe you have some insights.
RTV 2" receiver mounted broadcast spreader
Here is my dilemma: I got fire ants. I need to broadcast some fire ant bait over about 7 acres of grassland. I have found a electric broadcast spreader with a 2" receiver mount with a variable speed electric motor for the impeller. I am going to mount it on the back of my Kubota RTV X1100C...www.nettractortalk.com
Yes I saw it. I put out granules for grubs about 2 or 3 times a year on about an acre of the yard surrounding the house. I use a Scott's push broadcast spreader. It's hard work at my advanced age. The other 3 acres of yard I spray with SEVIN. That's a lot easier. I do it to keep the hogs out of the yard and it's been successful for the past three years. The ants on the other hand are just a constant battle. I can semi keep them under control by spraying but the pastures surrounding the house and yard are a fertile breeding ground.
Bump.
It's almost time for mowing again.
Speaking of grubs, the moles in my yard have torn up the place.
I bought this product to kill the grubs
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Once I kill the grubs, do the moles move elsewhere or die from starvation?
I'll be mowing in a week or so.
It's almost time for mowing again.
Speaking of grubs, the moles in my yard have torn up the place.
I bought this product to kill the grubs
Once I kill the grubs, do the moles move elsewhere or die from starvation?
I'll be mowing in a week or so.
I am procrastinating for my first mow. It's getting close but not there yet. But I'm going to be away on a cruise and figure if I mow grass will come back faster so hoping I can not mow at all until the 21st or 22nd. Wishful thinking maybe. Will keep you posted.
I've already mowed a few of times. The first couple were really just to mulch leaves. The last time was to knock down weeds. I can't get the yard sprayed because the wind has been blowing like crazy for weeks. I've probably missed the window for putting out pre-emergent but I'm waiting for the wind to drop and the rain to stop before applying herbicide. The yard is starting to green up so I need to get fertilizer out as well. I hate starting the year off behind. When that happens, it seems that I never catch up.
A T-storm just blew through and gave us a good amount of rain. I was thinking about going out and spreading either 46-0-0 or 19-19-19 on the lawn but more T-storms expected so I'll wait a couple days as I don't want it to wash away.
I only have enough weed killer for 30K sq/ft. I'll go out and get more tomorrow. Hate to do half of it then forget where I left off so that'll have to wait as well.
I think I'll just grab a beer, the ATV and lawn roller and go squash mole trails and try to get more bumps out of the lawn.
I only have enough weed killer for 30K sq/ft. I'll go out and get more tomorrow. Hate to do half of it then forget where I left off so that'll have to wait as well.
I think I'll just grab a beer, the ATV and lawn roller and go squash mole trails and try to get more bumps out of the lawn.
I got the mower running today. Aired up tires, took battery off charge and put in fresh fuel. She fired up after a bit of turning over. I mowed the area near our house fertalized by our dogs over the years. It will be most appreciated by our mini dachshund.
The rest of the yard can wait till later in the month.
The rest of the yard can wait till later in the month.