Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care & Landscape

Yes, we do offer services for bed bug control for both residential properties and commercial facilities. Visit our website's "pest control" page for more information.

You may have just invested in having a landscaper install new trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and or groundcover plants in your landscape and would love them to survive. Watering these plantings properly is the most important factor in getting your investment to pay off. Don’t rely on Mother Nature to keep your new plant watered; you will need to supplement rainfall to ensure it starts well.

We wish there was an easy answer but the response will vary based on many criteria. Every species of tree grows at different rates and has differing implications for how often it will need pruned. Among shade trees, there are trees that can need trimmed every other year. There are also ones that can go seven years or more between pruning. Evergreen trees most times will need little or very infrequent pruning if planted in the right location.

Not immediately, but the damage caused by spotted lanternfly causes damage that leaves the tree susceptible to other bugs and diseases. To protect your trees from this type of damage, it is best to hire a professional for spotted lanternfly treatments.

Here in Lancaster and Central PA, we see the same 5 pests showing up in homes each winter. They are spiders, silverfish, house centipedes, stored product pests, and mice.

Ants are a common problem for homeowners in Central PA, especially during the cold winter months. To get rid of them, you need to identify the exact species of ant and find where their nest is located. DIY ant control can lead to colony building, which will amplify your problem.

In spite of what some companies may tell you, there is no magic curtain of air that can be sprayed that will prevent flying insects from crossing your property boundaries. Tomlinson Bomberger mosquito control begins with identifying ALL of the potential mosquito breeding sites on your property, and then eliminating them or treating them with a growth regulator. Growth regulators prevent larval mosquitoes from becoming adults, and they are non-toxic to birds, fish, and people. After we have dealt with the breeding sites, we will then treat the areas where mosquitoes are most likely to rest during the day; where it is cool, dark, moist, and out of the wind. These treatments will kill any adult mosquitoes that are resting on your property, and will help to control any others that may fly onto your property from surrounding areas between visits. At Tomlinson Bomberger Pest Control, we find the source.

The first step in solving any pest problem is to identify the exact insect you are treating for. Different ant species require different treatment methods, which is why your Tomlinson Bomberger Pest Control Technician will first determine the ant species, then determine the likely source(s) of the problem, and then develop an appropriate treatment strategy. Every situation is different, which is why there is no magic home remedy for ant elimination. We rely on the training and experience of our technicians, along with the latest state of the art materials, to provide you with ant solutions. At Tomlinson Bomberger Pest Control, we find the source.

The materials the installer is using make a difference. For example, PVC is more expensive than poly piping, but it lasts longer. Other factors include whether it’s a new home or an existing home. It’s easier to install a system on a property that doesn’t have established turf. Depth of the install is also important due to the freezing of the soil in the winter and turf maintenance requirements, like core aeration. You want it deep enough that it wouldn’t be damaged by aerating the lawn, which is important to turf health.

Improving your home’s curb appeal can not only make your home more attractive to your family and neighbors, it can also have a positive impact on your home’s value.

Weeds are unwanted plants that can grow in your flower beds or lawn, disrupting your beauty and can even affect the health of your turfgrass. At Tomlinson Bomberger, we recommend a proactive approach to managing weeds, treating your lawn before they even appear.

People are often confused about how to water a lawn because it changes based on the atmospheric conditions and other variables. Just because it rains, doesn’t mean you’re getting enough water to your new lawn. Slow, steady irrigation will percolate slowly into the soil instead of running off. That’s what your lawn needs, like a light rain for 3-4 hours.

A single crabgrass plant can produce approximately 75,000 seeds in one growing season. These seeds fall to the soil to continue the cycle in the following year. That is, unless you do something to remedy the situation. Crabgrass pre-emergent (or preventer) herbicide is one of the first control materials you should apply to your lawn in the spring. The concept behind a pre-emergent is that you control the weeds before they emerge. These herbicides come in a wide arrange of formulations and active ingredients.