How to check for chinch bugs in your lawn
Is your lawn browning out and not responding to rain or irrigation? You might have chinch bugs. Chinch bugs are common insect pests of home lawns that can cause a lot of damage in a short amount of time. They have sucking mouth parts and suck the “juices” from the turf. As they feed, they inject a toxin into the plant that eventually leads to plant death. Damage from chinch bug activity is often misdiagnosed as drought stress. However, with early detection, treatments can be made to eliminate chinch bugs before they ruin your lawn.