Chinch Bugs in St. Augustine Lawns

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

Chinch bugs can be extremely damaging to home lawns. Their feeding causes small yellow or brown areas on lawns. Chinch bugs can usually be seen on careful inspection of the soil surface. Insecticides provide effective control. (6 Pages)

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