September 1 2016

Grub a Dub Dub! Fun Facts About the Mid Missouri Fall Grub Population

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Atkins Inc

Annual White Grub worm populations are showing to be significant this summer and Atkins wants to give you the low-down and some fun facts about what to expect and why: White Grubs are present in our soil all year long. Read More

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July 15 2016

The Beetle Epidemic: What You Can Do About Japanese Beetles

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Atkins Inc

Are Japanese Beetles taking over the world? No, but they may be taking over your yard! Japanese Beetles are in Mid Missouri and are attacking many of our landscapes plants. We receive many questions about this little bug, so we thought we would put them in one place for anyone being graced with their presence. Read More

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April 28 2016

April Showers Bring May Flowers, Weeds, and Pests

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Atkins Inc

In Missouri, the weather is so unpredictable! The weather also very much impacts everything from insect populations to plant health. One thing you can count on as spring heads into summer, though, is that things will start happening in the dynamic, ever-changing environment that is your lawn and landscape. Critters begin stirring, plants start budding and blooming, and it begins to seem that all living creatures want to be out… Read More

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December 18 2015

Have Bedbugs? Will Travel!

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Atkins Inc

If you're sleeping somewhere other than home, beware. Bedbug prevalence is on the rise and hotels and motels are some of their favorite hangouts. Read More

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November 19 2015

Winter is Upon Us

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Atkins Inc

Atkins Companies: Turf and Tree, Pest Control and Building Services and Products are celebrating 90 years of serving Central Missouri. It is because of you that one family owned business has lasted these 90 years! Read More

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August 10 2011

Attack of the Japanese Beetles

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Atkins Inc

Back in July, there were a lot of Japanese beetle sightings. They hatch out of the lawn and swarm around looking for foliage to eat. Once these critters start zipping around your landscape, they can completely defoliate a tree in two days or less with their voracious appetites. Read More

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May 26 2011

Cicada-portabello quiche?!

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Atkins Inc

In about a week, these little fellas will move up into the treetops and while you’ll probably still hear them singing, you won’t see them crawling all over everything. Read More

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