On 06/02/2016 11:03, Another John wrote:
Wow! I revise my earlier diagnosis, such as it was, of "excessive
rainfall" to "excessive pests as well as rainfall".
I think you need to take steps. You could do with a local flock of
starlings/jackdaws ... but failing that Janet's post earlier gave a link
straight to some pest controllers. I'd ask your lawn suppliers if the
have recommendations.
I've never seen so many bugs in such a small area - ecchh!
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Andy