How Can I Avoid Damage From Florida Chinch Bugs?

Pest Identification

Chinch bugs are typically active year-round. As they eat their way through your grass, they will leave behind yellow patches that will slowly begin to turn dark brown. If you spot yellow patches of dying grass in your St. Augustine grass lawn, you might have a chinch bug infestation.

It is recommended to have our pest control technicians evaluate your yard for you before starting on a treatment plan. Otherwise, you might accidentally kill beneficial insect species found in your yard. Our team is happy to visit your home and investigate your grass for signs of chinch bug damage. We can then suggest a customized treatment plan that best suits your individual needs.

Chinch Bug Treatment & Prevention

Chinch bugs are very common in grass that is stressed. Thus, to effectively avoid chinch bugs, you should start by maintaining your turfgrass. This means practicing proper irrigation, mowing, and fertilization for your grass type. Additionally, you should also manage thatch. Thatch can build up on the surface of your lawn, blocking out sunlight and nutrients from reaching your grasses’ roots. Chinch bugs love calling cool, dark thatch their home. As such, you should rake and remove thatch as needed to discourage a pest infestation.

Besides these preventative measures, our pest exterminators can use top-shelf, EPA-approved pest control brands to bait and repel chinch bugs from your backyard. Our environmentally safe pest control methods have been thoroughly tested by professionals. We can confirm that all of our insecticides and sprays are safe for your family, environment, and pets. Contact us today for more information on our lawn pest control services!