Chinch Bugs Suck the Life Out of Your Lawn
Chinch bug facts:
- 2nd most expensive pest to control in Florida
- Most damaging of St. Augustine grass
- A female chinch bug can lay 300 – 500 yellow eggs on grain or turf roots, lower leaves or stems each Spring.
- Average of 150 – 200 insects per square foot.
- Population goes unnoticed due to small size and blending into turfgrass and thatch.
- Chinch bug damage begins looking like small spots in your yard that just need a good watering but as they continue to feed, the lawn patches turn brown and enlarge.
- Damage may be disguised during periods of drought.
- Related to boxelder bugs and stink bugs.
Choosing a Local Pest Control Company
Choosing a trustworthy pest control company that has the knowledge and experience to treat your home all year-round is key to avoiding damage from pests. Live Oak Pest Control has been serving the North Central Florida area since 1972 and each of our Pest Specialists must undergo rigorous training and pass a background check. Our services include residential and commercial pest control, lawn care and termite control and prevention. Call us today at (386) 632-3887 to schedule your pest control services today.
