Warne Co.

06/11/2026

For 70 years, we've been helping Black Hills homeowners protect what matters most..

If we've helped keep your home pest-free, we'd be honored to have your nomination for Best Pest Control in the Black Hills!

To nominate, visit:
go.rapidcityjournal.com/bestof26

Warne Co. is the Black Hills original Lawn and Tree Care Company, since 1956. Offering a wide variety of services to bring your landscape and property to its utmost potential!

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

If you've noticed circular patches of brown, thinning grass that don't seem to respond to watering, you may be looking at Necrotic Ring Spot. This common turf disease attacks the root system, making it difficult for grass to absorb the water and nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

In the Black Hills, symptoms often become most noticeable during the heat of summer when stressed grass struggles to recover. Many homeowners assume the lawn simply needs more water, but the real issue is happening below ground.

05/19/2026

Stop in to 📍2610 Commerce Rd., Rapid City or call 📞605-342-7644 for more info!

05/11/2026

The biggest issue is that many people don’t realize they were bitten until symptoms begin days or weeks later...

‼️Early prevention and suppression around properties can greatly reduce exposure risk. ‼️

Schedule today! 📞605-342-7644

05/06/2026

Overgrown w**ds don’t just look bad, they can choke out healthy water, limit recreation, and create long-term problems if left untreated.

Our aquatic w**d control programs help restore clean, manageable water with professional treatment solutions built for your property.

✔ Pond & shoreline treatment
✔ Targeted aquatic w**d control
✔ Long-term maintenance options
✔ Safe, effective application

Get ahead of the growth before it gets worse. Contact us today for an aquatic site evaluation!

📞605-342-7644

04/26/2026

Waking up with bites? It might not be mosquitoes…

Bed bugs are small, hard to spot—and spread fast if left untreated.

Watch for:

🛏️ Small red bites (often in lines or clusters)
🔍 Tiny dark spots on sheets or mattresses
📦 Hitchhiking from luggage, furniture, or travel

The biggest mistake? Waiting too long.

04/25/2026

Two of the most common (and overlooked) problems we see:

🪱 Lawn Grubs – Feeding below the surface, destroying roots
🟤 Necrotic Ring Spot – Causing dead, patchy rings in your turf

Signs to watch for:

❌ Brown or thinning patches
❌ Turf pulling up easily
❌ Rings or irregular dead spots

The problem is below the surface—and the longer it’s ignored, the worse it gets.

👉 The right treatment at the right time makes all the difference.

04/19/2026

Is your tree starting to struggle? Don’t ignore the early signs.

Two common issues we see this time of year:

🍁 Maple Decline – Slow thinning, poor growth, overall stress
🔥 Fire Blight – Rapid dieback, blackened leaves and branches

Watch for:
❌ Wilting or browning leaves
❌ Dead or dying branches
❌ Sudden decline in overall health

Tree problems don’t fix themselves—and early action is key.

04/16/2026

🚨 Two of the biggest threats to your trees… and most people don’t catch them in time.

🌲 Pine Wilt
🪲 Mountain Pine Beetle

Both can take out healthy trees faster than you think—and once the damage shows, it’s often too late.

Watch for:
❌ Browning needles
❌ Rapid decline
❌ Signs of boring or stress

The key? Early detection and prevention.
👉 If something looks off, don’t wait. Catch it early or risk losing the tree entirely.