Synthetic grass products come in all manner of materials, sizes, colour palettes, and varying levels of quality. This includes specially-formulated products designed with dogs and pets in mind such as K9 Grass®, which is an ideal solution for pet owners, kennels, or anywhere else that pets roam and play.
While K9 Grass® is excellent for dogs due to its durability and functionality, it’s also great at keeping away unwanted critters. Below are a few reasons why K9 Grass® is perfect for repelling insects:
No Place to Call Home
First and foremost, synthetic grass tends to do a great job at keeping insects away because there really isn’t anywhere cosy for them to settle in. No organic material means no grass blades to chew on, no soil to crawl around in, and no good place to lay eggs or larvae.
Insects can still crawl or fly in from adjacent properties, but they’ll be far less incentivised to settle in and cause an infestation on top of synthetic turf.
For dogs, this is good for many reasons. Fewer bugs means fewer bugs that can irritate the skin by biting or from allergic reactions. Moreover, some insect species are known to be toxic, even deadly to many dog breeds. Although most dogs know better than to chomp on these types of insects, a curious pupper might put himself in great danger if toxic insects find themselves at home on your lawn. Not a concern with K9 Grass® system!
No Mud or Standing Water
With natural grass, muddy patches and standing water are a cause for concern with regards to insects. Soil will do a pretty good job of soaking up your average rainfall, but excess rain or moisture can saturate the lawn and lead to puddles of standing water. This attracts mosquitoes and other insects that can cause a disturbance or potentially a health hazard to you and your pets.
With synthetic turf, that’s not a problem. K9 Grass® wicks away moisture effectively, so standing water will never be a problem. Furthermore, K9 Grass® system by Premier Grass® does an excellent job of wicking away pet urine and all of the odours that may emanate from the urine.
No Clippings, No Maintenance
Technically, synthetic grass does require some maintenance, but it’s nothing compared to what you’ll need to do with a real grass lawn. No need to mow (ever) means no need to deal with the clippings. Lawn clippings are a good way of mulching a natural lawn, but the shade and cover they provide also can create an attractive breeding ground for insects. None of these are causes for worry with synthetic turf.
What Do Dogs Prefer?
The best way to know which type of grass your dog prefers is to simply ask him. Well, if you could understand him, of course. But we’re confident that just about every dog will be happy, healthy, and safe from bugs, rodents, and any other creepy-crawly critters if you choose K9 Grass® by Premier Grass®.
K9 Grass® is designed and made by pet owners with pet owners in mind. All breeds of dog can roam and play freely on our durable, high-quality K9 turf products while owners can rest assured that the synthetic grass will repel insects effectively, further keeping your dog safe and happy.
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