Chinch bugs are pests living in our lawns and parks. Learn more about these bugs, including their appearance, life cycle, how to treat them, and if they're dangerous to humans.

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Chinch bugs are small insects (1/8 inch long) with strawlike mouthparts that feed on the fluids in grass plants. Immatures (nymphs) and adults feed in groups while hidden at the base of the grass.

Southern chinch bugs can put significant stress on a lawn and can quickly cause significant damage if left unmanaged. They are most active from April through October.

If you suspect chinch bugs, conduct this test before choosing an insecticide to treat the issue. Chinch bugs usually won’t kill the roots, so once they are under control, the lawn should recover.

QUESTION: I have chinch bugs damaging my lawn. My neighbor told me to sprinkle Tide detergent powder over the area, and it would take care of the problem. I'm kind of leery.

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. It ...

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Chinch bugs used to be more common in Eastern Canada, but James Szojka of Yard Dawgs Lawn Care says they've been spreading throughout Calgary in recent years. "Originally, they were just in the ...

Chinch bugs are fairly quick and hard to catch. I definitely have to put my readers on to look for them in the lawn. To find them, I search in the wilted grass at the edge of the healthy grass.