--- title: | Yard Pests description: Yard Pests | --- [![Amdro Logo](https://blog.amdro.com/hs-fs/file-2628434097-png/_Amdro/logo_Amdro.png?width=115&name=logo_Amdro.png "Amdro Logo")](http://www.amdro.com/) - [Products](http://www.amdro.com/All-Products) - [Know Your Pests](https://blog.amdro.com) - [About Amdro](http://www.amdro.com/About-AMDRO) - [Store Locator](http://www.amdro.com/where-to-buy) - [Email Signup](http://www.amdro.com/email?utm_campaign=WSTN) [![Search the Amdro Site](https://blog.amdro.com/hs-fs/file-2639268283-png/_Amdro/amdro-search.png?width=277&name=amdro-search.png "Search the Amdro Site")](http://www.amdro.com/Search-The-Site/) [Home](http://amdro.com) > [Know Your Pests](https://blog.amdro.com) ## [Gophers, Moles & Voles Infographic](https://blog.amdro.com/gophers-moles-voles-infographic) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/mole_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/gophers-moles-voles-infographic) [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/gophers-moles-voles-infographic) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention) ## [Getting Rid of Lawn-Destroying Grubs](https://blog.amdro.com/getting-rid-of-lawn-destroying-grubs) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/grubs/grub_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/getting-rid-of-lawn-destroying-grubs) Just when you think your lawn has survived summer's stresses, patches of wilted, brown grass sound alarms. Though other problems may be in play, lawn grubs are likely culprits. Grub damage peaks in late summer and early fall, when these underground pests feast on grass roots. To limit the damage they cause, understand your opposition and stay ahead of their grubby games. [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/getting-rid-of-lawn-destroying-grubs) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests) ## [Common Summer Pests of the Pacific Northwest](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-pacific-northwest) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/earwig_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-pacific-northwest) Summer months bring fun, sun … and summer pests. During warm days and nights, small and very hungry critters can do a great deal of damage to your garden plants. Read on to learn more about the most common pests of the Pacific Northwest and how to control them in your yard, so you can get back to the more enjoyable activities that the warm season has to offer.\* [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-pacific-northwest) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Pest Facts](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-facts) ## [Common Summer Pests of the Midwest](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-midwest) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/squash_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-midwest) The Midwest's summer heat, humidity and rains attracts a variety of insatiable pests. The following critters are the most likely to show up in your backyard during the warmest months of the year.\* ### Midwest [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-midwest) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Pest Facts](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-facts) ## [Common Summer Pests of the Northeast](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-northeast) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/leaf_miners_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-northeast) The warm and humid summer weather in the Northeast draws a variety of pests. The following troublemakers enjoy dining on your landscape at this time of year.\* [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-northeast) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Pest Facts](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-facts) ## [Common Summer Pests of the Southwest](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-southwest) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_GardenTech/fleabeetle_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-southwest) The hot, often dry summer weather in the Southwest doesn't deter certain stalwart pests that dine on vegetable crops and flowers. The following pesky visitors are common at this time of year.\* ### Southwest [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-southwest) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Pest Facts](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-facts) ## [Common Summer Pests of the South](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-south) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/cucumberbeetle_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-south) The South's warm summer days and nights bring abundant plant growth, which provides ever growing feasts for a variety of hungry pests. The following invaders are known for coming out in droves during the warmest months.\* ### South [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/common-summer-pests-of-the-south) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Pest Facts](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-facts) ## [Most Common Pests by Region Infographic](https://blog.amdro.com/most-common-pests-by-region-infographic) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/squash_bug_header-1.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/most-common-pests-by-region-infographic) What's digging up your lawn, eating your vegetables or destroying your flowers? The identity of the destructive culprits depends on where you live and what's in your yard. Although insect and animal pests are problems nationwide, certain areas of the country are more prone to vermin. Here are some of the most common insect and animal pests and ways to get rid of them by region.\*\* [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/most-common-pests-by-region-infographic) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Outdoor Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/outdoor-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Pest Facts](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-facts) ## [The Life of a Fire Ant Infographic](https://blog.amdro.com/the-life-of-a-fire-ant) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/Life_of_a_Fire_Ant_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/the-life-of-a-fire-ant) If you have ever crossed a Fire Ant, you would definitely remember. Fire Ants are red and black in color, live in mounds by the thousands, and worst of all, intrude and sting. Fire Ants are unique insects that lead interesting lives.  Check out our infographic to learn more about the life of a Fire Ant!    [Read More](https://blog.amdro.com/the-life-of-a-fire-ant) Topics: [Yard Pests](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/yard-pests), [Pest Treatment and Prevention](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/pest-treatment-and-prevention), [Infographics](https://blog.amdro.com/topic/infographics) ## [Put an End to Gopher Madness!](https://blog.amdro.com/put-an-end-to-gopher-madness) Posted by [Amdro](https://blog.amdro.com/author/amdro) [![](https://blog.amdro.com/hubfs/_Amdro/gopher_header.jpg)](https://blog.amdro.com/put-an-end-to-gopher-madness) When ground-dwelling animal pests take up residence in your lawn, the results can be maddening. Gophers, moles and voles do extensive damage in a relatively short time, staying one step ahead of many homeowners. Without fast, effective action and the right animal-control products, your hard-won lawn can be destroyed. Victory over gophers, moles and voles depends on correctly identifying the culprit and meeting their challenges head on. 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