Chinch bugs are common pest species found in lawns, parks, and cemeteries. Adult chinch bugs are black-colored with white markings on the wings, while immature chinch bugs (nymphs) lack wings ...

Chinch bugs love these areas of the lawn. They especially like areas with radiating heat near driveways, curbs and sidewalks. The first sign of chinch bug damage to a St. Augustine lawn is the ...

Many of us pride ourselves on maintaining a lush, full lawn. And many may shudder at the mention of chinch bugs. The southern chinch bug can be a rapidly progressing, problematic pest throughout ...

What are chinch bugs and why are they killing my St. Augustine grass lawn? This is their season and they are out there, but they are not always what are causing St. Augustine grass to die.

You've decided to try to prevent chinch bugs from turning your lawn brown with an easy remedy. But how do you know if whatever you've chosen to combat these common turf pests is working?

Some lawn dieback can be attributed to under- or overwatering, but if brown spots persist, it may be a good idea to check for chinch bugs and brown patch fungus. Damage from chinch bugs is often ...

The wind and the lack of rain has kept brown patch in check for the most part; however, powdery mildew, localized dry spots where irrigation is not reaching, and roaches that would normally be ...

Chinch bugs have been a problem for the past month or so in area lawns. Watch for damage and treat promptly. (Courtesy of LSU AgCenter) QUESTION: I have chinch bugs damaging my lawn. My neighbor ...

Question: The chinch bugs are out of control in my lawn. I’ve tried every product in the garden center to no avail. Is there a good product to get them under control? Answer: Your frustrations ...

The chinch bug is a pervasive pest found throughout lawns in the southern part of the United States. This insect has a favorite food — St. Augustine grass — which is why chinch bugs are very ...

A common lawn pest in Houston, the chinch bug is beginning to emerge from a season of breeding and the small black and white insect is already causing severe damage to grass roots in the area.