DID YOU KNOW?

 On average, your furry friend poops twice a day which equals roughly 1/2 their body weight in waste each week. To put this in perspective, a 30 lb Labrador Retriever generates 780 pounds of poop a year - what a mess! The amount of poop depends on several factors such as size, diet, & age. Your focus should be on the consistency & regularity of your dog's bowel movements, rather than the quantity.

 Yes. You, your family members, & your pets that spend time in the yard engaging in outdoor activities are at the greatest risk. Pet waste is the most common carrier of worms known as gastrointestinal parasites. Activities such as gardening, walking barefoot, or playing sports increase the risk of encountering parasites, which can also be tracked into the house by pets & shoes, affecting the home.

 Dogs love snacking on poop, especially deer pellets; it's a natural behavior. When pet waste is consumed by your furry friend, this can cause upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, & other digestive issues. There becomes a risk of contracting diseases, parasites, bacteria, & other viruses that can harm your pet. After ingestion, observe your dog for any signs of illness & changes in appetite. 

The frequency of scooping pet waste in your yard depends on a few things. Factors to consider: 

-Number of dogs

-Yard size

-Use of yard

-Children & other pets

-Lawn damage

Ideally, picking up poop daily is the best practice. We offer flexible services 3x weekly, 2x weekly, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, & one-time cleanups.

Feces, like urine, contains high levels of nitrogen which can "burn" the grass, leaving unsightly yellow & brown marks on your lawn. A nitrogen-rich environment combined with other factors, creates an ideal breeding ground for various lawn fungi & infections. Feces that are left on the lawn, smother your grass, preventing it from receiving sunlight & air which demotes growth.

 Yes. When pet waste is washed into creeks, streams, rivers, or the bay, the waste decays, using up oxygen. Low oxygen levels combined with warm temperatures can kill fish & other wild life. Feces also contain properties that facilitate accelerated weed & algae growth. Perhaps most importantly, pet waste carries diseases which makes water unsafe for swimming & drinking. 

 Generally, yes. It takes up to a year for feces to decompose. Even after disintegration, some pathogens exist & in the meantime, leaves brown spots in the yard. Being mowed over causes the spreading & inhalation of fecal matter, which attracts rodents & other pests. Poop is a favorite snack of mice & other rodents. If they are in your yard snacking, they are most likely in your home snacking too.

Removing pet waste from your lawn regularly provides a safe place for your furry friends & family to run around. Diluting the urine with water & designating a potty area for your pet will reduce grass burns. Disinfecting services will help to kill any bacteria, viruses, & parasites left behind. It also reduces the spreading of diseases,  which can contribute to a healthier lawn & safe environment.