Chinch Bugs

Southern chinch bugs prefer open, sunny areas of grass, possibly where temperatures are hotter or the thatch may be thicker. They live in the thatch and suck fluids from the crowns, stems and stolons with their needle-like mouthparts. Infested grass turns yellow, then a burnt-reddish color, and dies. Chinch bugs tend to feed in groups, so dead patches of grass appear and seem to get larger as the insects spread through the grass. Severe damage tends to occur from April through October in the

Chinch bugs are usually only a problem if you have St. Augustine grass in your yard. Like most other insects, Chinch Bugs can grow to become a major problem in the summer months. If your lawn does become infested with these bugs, it is recommended that you water your lawn every day so that your grass retains its green coloring and to use various treatments, such Talstar PL, to kill the bugs in your lawn and to prevent their reproduction and growth throughout your lawn. Chinch Bug infestation can easily be controlled and eliminated so there is no need to seek professional help. Just apply Talstar PL to your yard.  Follow directions on proper use and application.