Chinch bugs damage and kill turf by sucking the sap from the stems and leaves.
Damage shows up during the summer as irregular areas of yellow to reddish brown turf.
There are usually two generations of chinch bugs each year, with the second generation causing more damage than the first. Most chinch bug problems can be avoided by maintaining healthy, vigorously growing turfgrass. Irrigate the turf to ensure it is properly cooled and moisture is plentiful to allow roots to grow. Use early detection methods to help control chinch bug damage. Any chinch bugs will float to the surface.