Lawn Conditions in October
- Cooler mornings, warm afternoons – The extreme summer heat starts to ease up, but your lawn still gets plenty of sun.
- Slower growth – Grass doesn’t grow as fast as in summer, so mowing frequency may drop a little.
- Moisture changes – The rainy season winds down, meaning lawns may need supplemental irrigation if rainfall is low.
- Pest activity – Chinch bugs, mole crickets, and sod webworms can still linger until temperatures drop further.
- Fungus risk – Cooler nights with moisture create prime conditions for lawn diseases like brown patch fungus.
What Your Lawn Needs
- Consistent Watering
- Irrigation should match the weather—about 2x per week early morning
- Weed & Pest Monitoring
- Fall weeds start popping up as temperatures cool.
- Chinch bugs and sod webworms can still damage grass if left untreated.
- Fertilization
- A fall feeding helps strengthen roots going into the winter months.
- Disease Prevention
- Brown patch fungus is common this time of year. Preventive treatments keep it from spreading. Irrigate before sunrise!
Bottom Line
In October, Florida lawns transition from fast summer growth to a steadier pace. This is the time to protect against fungus, keep pests in check, and give your lawn a nutritional boost before winter so it stays green and healthy.
Call Westfall’s Lawn & Pest Control 941-761-0125 for any of your lawn needs