common turf diseases<\/a>, but there’s one key difference.<\/p>\nChinch bug populations will populate one small area of your lawn and eat the healthy grass until there’s not much left to enjoy. Then, they’ll migrate a few inches away from that dead spot to start creating a new one. If one isolated dead spot becomes a cluster of dead spots, you’re probably hosting a chinch bug infestation.<\/p>\n
The Movement Test<\/h3>\n
There are a few ways to take out the guesswork when you start to notice those dead spots. One of them is the simple movement test. First, locate a fresh dead spot on your lawn.<\/p>\n
You’re going to examine the areas that are a few inches away from that dead spot. Use your hands to part a bunch of turf grass and stare down toward the soil for 30 seconds. If you see movement, you’re probably looking at a colony of tiny chinch bugs.<\/p>\n
The Coffee Can Test<\/h3>\n
If you don’t want to spend a weekend afternoon coming into direct contact with chinch bugs, we have a less hands-on approach to detect them. You’re going to need a metal tube like an empty coffee can with the top and bottom completely removed. Once again, find a dead spot and head a few inches away from it.<\/p>\n
Place the coffee can against the ground so that the open bottom is flush with the soil. Then, fill the coffee can with water (and a drop of dish soap, although this isn’t necessary to get the job done). After a few minutes, you’ll notice chinch bugs floating to the surface of the water if you’ve located the infestation.<\/p>\n
Treating Chinch Bug Infestations<\/h2>\n
If you’re pretty certain that your ailing lawn has become the site of a chinch bug infestation, it’s time to take action. Here are the services to look for to get your healthy lawn back.<\/p>\n
Professional Chinch Bug Treatment<\/h3>\n
Because chinch bugs are so small and cause such rapid damage, we don’t recommend going the DIY route. Chinch bugs aren’t the most common pest you’ll find in Texas, and not all store-bought pest treatments will target them or their hard-to-reach eggs.<\/p>\n
Instead, partner with a lawn care company that also offers pest control treatment, like Coastal Green. As turf experts, we know the best methods to get rid of chinch bugs for the rest of the season and prevent them from returning next spring.<\/p>\n
Turf Restoration<\/h3>\n
Because chinch bugs tend to destroy the grass they consume, you’re going to need some damage control. Turf restoration services can include a combination of reseeding, fertilizing, aeration, and weed control to ensure that your new grass takes root before weeds can.<\/p>\n
At Coastal Green, we’ll knock out your pest problem before restoring your turf. That way, we’re not simply offering up a buffet to your lawn’s unwelcome guests.<\/p>\n
Call Coastal Green for Chinch Bug Treatment<\/h2>\n
Though they aren’t the most common lawn pests in the state, chinch bugs and Texas turf have made serious waves this year. If you believe you have a chinch bug problem in the Houston area, Coastal Green can help.<\/p>\n
Our goal is to offer exceptional customer service and bring your lawn to its full potential.\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your pest control and lawn care services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas homeowners have a lot to contend with when trying to grow a green lawn. High heat, unpredictable levels of rain, and drought-scorched soil can get in the way without the right intervention. This year, chinch bugs also caused\u00a0millions of dollars of damage\u00a0to Texas turf grass. If you aren’t careful, you could face serious devastation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":921,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=919"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":922,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919\/revisions\/922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastalgreen.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}