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Bugs?! That's right, we want to ensure that your lawn will be picture-perfect, but some critters can make it a nightmare!


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Description: 

Chinch Bugs love to feast upon the St. Augustine grass! They destroy grass by using their mouth to suck out the grass's natural fluids, causing it to be dehydrated and whither. You can spot Chinch Bug damage by finding yellow or brown patches of grass. 


Infests: 

St. Augustine Floratam, St. Augustine Bitter Blue


Description: 

Webworm lawn damage is prominent in the cool season. These insects are the larvae of a small brown moth. The larval feeding causes dead brown patches in lawns, which may have difficulty recovering. However, if untreated webworms can damage an entire lawn.


Infests: 

All grass


Description: 

Fall Armyworms can cause rapid, significant loss of leaves in turf. They feed primarily on bermudagrass, ryegrass, fescue, bluegrass, and crops. Fall Armyworms hone toward maize, but they should still be kept on your radar when you plant your sod since they are prevalent.


Infests: 

All grass


Description: 

White Grubs can be spotted by their stout and grey-to-white bodies. These insects are the most widespread and destructive pests in turfgrass. Turf is damaged when the grubs chew off the grassroots just below the soil surface.


Infests: 

All, but shows up in late summer/ early fall


Description: 

Mole Crickets are a similar shape to traditional crickets, but their intentions are not. Mole Crickets are known for the damage they inflict onto residential and commercial lawns. Due to their tunneling nature, they uproot grass which results in turf and plants withering. For homeowners, this pest can be even more of a hassle since they latch and feed onto sod and animals. Improper maintenance and excessive watering can lead mole crickets to infest your turf.


Infests: 

All grass located in the south


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