Aeration and overseeding are two of the most effective services you can do to improve the health, density, and appearance of your lawn — especially when done together. At Four Seasons Exterminating, we recommend pairing these services in early spring or late summer/early fall for the best results in Michigan’s climate.
Core Aeration
Over time, soil naturally becomes compacted, making it difficult for air, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots. Core aeration removes small plugs of soil throughout your yard, reducing compaction and allowing your lawn to breathe.
Benefits of Aeration:
Improves water and nutrient absorption
Encourages deeper root growth
Reduces thatch build-up
Prepares the lawn for overseeding
Overseeding
Overseeding introduces new, high-quality grass seed into your lawn to fill in bare spots and improve overall thickness. When paired with aeration, the seed makes direct contact with the loosened soil, dramatically increasing germination rates and producing stronger, healthier turf.
Benefits of Overseeding:
Fills in thin or bare areas
Introduces improved grass varieties
Enhances color and texture
Helps crowd out weeds naturally
When to Overseed
Overseeding can be performed during two ideal windows in Michigan:
Early Spring: April – May
Late Summer/Early Fall: Late August – September
The timing you choose will depend on your lawn’s condition, the type of grass, and your goals for the season. Many homeowners choose late summer/early fall for optimal long-term establishment, while early spring overseeding can help quickly thicken lawns heading into the growing season.
Why Combine Aeration & Overseeding?
While both services are valuable on their own, performing them together produces the best possible results. Aeration creates the ideal seed-to-soil contact needed for overseeding to be most effective, while overseeding helps your newly opened soil grow in thicker and healthier.
Why Choose Four Seasons Exterminating
We’re passionate about helping people just like you get rid of unwanted pest problems. As such, we are proud to be the only pest control company in the local area to be Quality Pro Certified promising excellence in value, service, and trust.
Value
After your pest inspection, we’ll provide you with a quote that makes sense for your budget and unique needs.
Service
We’re not happy unless you are. So if you’re not satisfied with your most recent service, we’ll make it right.
Trust
We know you are putting a lot of trust in our hands. So we promise to treat you and your home with respect.
Current Customer Savings
Bundle and save when you add backyard pest control to your existing package!
To get rid of pests in your home or business, call 989-352-7777 today!
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY
Mitchell, our technician, was very prompt, kind, and professional. We’ve had Randy in the past, who was also great to work with. This is our third year with four seasons, and I wish I’d started sooner! Many fewer bugs and spiders since they’ve started spraying!😃– Susan T. in Grand Rapids, MI.
Excellent service. The quarterly or seasonal re-occurring pest control plans are extremely important for property maintenance and keeping my kids and myself free of Bee stings and deathly allergic reactions. they now offer flea and ticks as well as Mosquitos control!!!– Jessica H. in Grand Rapids, MI.
Ed came out to my house and did an incredible job. He was patient with me, answered all of my questions, and got rid of the problem. He was knowledgeable, clearly, with over 30 years of experience, and very professional. Obviously, none of us hope for future issues, but if I have anything in the future, Four Seasons will be my first call!– Matthew P. in Grand Rapids, MI.
I have used Four Seasons Exterminating for over 20 years. They are very reliable. If you have an urgent need, they make room in the schedule for it. Technicians are always very pleasant to interact with. I’d say they are one of the best services out there!– Sue H. in Lakeview, MI.
Ed was always outfitted with all the right tools for his job. We had been trying to get rid of these bugs for at least 3 years. We called Four Seasons Week 1. He killed at least 75 percent of them. This is week 6, and we have hardly seen a bug. Thank You for the great service.– Greg C. in Lakeview, MI.
Kay Winter is our exterminator, and she does an excellent job! We have used them for 6 years now, and we never have any bugs. We live in the woods, and the bugs aren’t even bad outside around the house! Great business and great people to work with! We would and do recommend them to people all the time!!!– Marcia B. in Lakeview, MI.
Our Rep Hannah is awesome. She is always checking in on us and comes extra whenever needed. She is a great communicator and we appreciate her so much. Thank you for all you do!– Taylor R. in Ada, MI
They did a fantastic job, were super quick, and did a great job getting rid of the pests.– Brook G. in Ada, MI
I have used Four Seasons Exterminating for years at my home and cottage. Always dependable and responsive. Keeps the bugs and other creepy things away. Very Happy with their service!– Tarri O. in Ada, MI
I have been using this company for 4+ years for preventative insect control and had great results. We live on a lake where spiders are rampant, and they have eliminated the problem and general pesky insects. The people who spray are very professional.– Carla in Newaygo, MI
I am more excited it wasn’t termites! However, it was a great service. The tech was knowledgeable and very friendly. Great communication about the inspection date and time. I would recommend them!– Matthew P. in Newaygo, MI
I’m very happy with how well Four Seasons Exterminating keeps unwanted insects out of the yard. It’s very nice to be able to sit on the patio and not get chased in the house by mosquitoes. My dog has not had any fleas or ticks at all. Definitely makes your backyard a more enjoyable experience. Give them a try. I’m sure you will be very happy with the results.– Pete B. in Newaygo, MI
Ed and his coworkers are very kind and knowledgeable. I’ve been getting their service for a couple of months now, and I can see a big difference in our home. It works. We highly recommend it. We trust them, leaving them in our home without any concerns. The pricing is very affordable as well. Is well worth it.– Daisy G. in Big Rapids, MI.
Randy is professional, friendly, dependable, and always willing to take time to share his knowledge. He does a fantastic job of keeping our home free of pests, and most importantly, he considers the quality of his service to be personal as well as professional.– Diane C. in Big Rapids, MI.
We cannot begin to express the absolutely amazing service, attentiveness, and immediate attention to our needs. Josh is clearly dedicated to customers and to ensuring the best outcomes. It’s rare to find such amazing traits in an individual and a company.– Kelly M. in Big Rapids, MI.
