Chinch Bug Removal

Chinch Bug Removal

The chinch bug is a common problem in Florida and can be absolutely devastating to an entire lawn. These tiny pests typically cause millions of dollars a year in damage to all types of turf grass. An outbreak of these hungry little grass-eaters is enough to drastically affect the overall appearance of a lawn within only a week’s time. Green Pest Control Solutions of Tampa Bay has developed strategies to assist you in removing these frustrating, highly destructive insects from your home or business quickly and effectively.

Chinch bug develop mostly in areas of a lawn which absorb and release heat. This is the reason you usually notice most damage near the sidewalk and driveway of grass infested with these critters. Moisture is another factor chinch bug thrive on, and these areas of the yard tend to puddle more than others.

When they feed on turf grass, they leave a toxin behind which keeps moisture from translocating throughout the grass blade, thus causing it to die. After these toxins eradicate the grass, there’s no amount of watering you can ever do that’s going to bring it back to life. That’s why it’s imperative to take action at the first sign of Chinch Bug infestation. A few major visual signs you may have a chinch bug infestation are A Change in Grass Color (Yellow/Brown), Dry Lawn (Without Drought), or Actually Seeing a Chinch Bug.

If a change in the appearance of your lawn looks at all suspicious, don’t hesitate to take immediate action to protect that turf grass you’ve worked many tireless hours to keep sublime. Give us a call and let us explain our wonderful services we happily provide to meet all your personal needs!