Monthly News & Updates

March | Issue 3

We are fully staffed, fully prepared, and excited to serve you! Our experienced team is ready to deliver the exceptional results and customer care that set us apart. Let’s make this our best season yet!

Contender’s is growing! With the opening of our new second location in Plymouth, we’ve expanded our team to serve you even better. We’ve added three new office staff members to ensure your calls are answered quickly and your questions are handled with care. In addition, we’ve welcomed two experienced lawn technicians whose expertise will help us continue delivering the high‑quality results you expect from us.

We’re excited about this growth and even more excited to provide you with faster, stronger, and more reliable service than ever.

Grubs

We’ve noticed that grubs may be developing resistance to some of the products traditionally used for grub control. To stay ahead of this issue, we are taking precautionary measures and updating our preventive treatment for the upcoming season.

What’s Changing?

This year, we will be using a slow‑release granular grub control. Similar to our fertilizer, this product does not require immediate watering and is designed to release steadily over time.

Why This Is Better

Long-lasting protection: Each application remains effective for up to 60 days.
Stops grubs early: The product targets and kills larvae before they have a chance to molt and multiply, preventing damage before it begins.
Convenient application: We will apply this grub control during rounds two and three of your regular lawn fertilization program.

By updating our approach now, we can ensure your lawn stays protected and healthy throughout the season.

Ticks & Fleas

This year is expected to be another challenging season for fleas and ticks. Last fall, many areas saw unusually heavy tick activity, and we anticipate an early and persistent surge again this spring.

To help protect your family and pets, Contender’s is now offering a monthly insecticide program—separate from our standard lawn and tree services. This program provides consistent, reliable protection throughout the warm‑weather months.

How the Program Works

Applications occur monthly from May through October
Liquid insecticide—no watering-in required
Each treatment lasts for 30 days
Effective protection against fleas, ticks, and other yard pests

With our new monthly application schedule, you can relax and enjoy your yard all summer long—without worrying about pests bothering your children or pets.

Early Spring and Flowering Trees

When is the perfect time to spray?

As the sun shines brighter and warm weather returns, your flowering trees will be bursting into bloom before you know it. Now is the perfect time to give them the protection they need for a vibrant, healthy season.

Protect Your Flowering Trees With Preventive Care

Our premium two‑step fungicide program is designed to shield your flowering trees from early‑season diseases before they have a chance to take hold.

Two precisely timed applications before bud break
Applied two weeks apart for strong, consistent protection
No treatments during bloom, ensuring the safety of pollinators and maintaining eco‑friendly care

Stay Ahead of Weather Risks

Spring can be unpredictable—and a late frost can cause significant damage to new buds. Because frost injury can sometimes resemble chemical damage, we go the extra mile for our customers.

Whenever a frost is in the forecast, we send an urgent frost‑alert email with simple steps to help you protect your delicate plants and prevent cold‑related damage.

Why Choose Contender’s?

With Contender’s, your trees receive proactive, scientifically timed treatments and ongoing support throughout the season. You get healthier blooms, stronger trees, and peace of mind—knowing your landscape is cared for by experts who prioritize both beauty and safety.

info@contenderstree.com | 248-698-4470