Chinch bugs are one of the most common lawn pests that commercial property owners in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have to deal with. These pests feed on the grass blades, injecting a toxin into them as they draw out fluid, which will eventually cause large patches of dead grass if left untreated. Chinch bugs become active around late June and continue causing damage through September, as the warm temperatures during this time provide ideal conditions for them. If your lawn is infested with these pests, you should reach out to professionals right away so they can apply curative treatments to eliminate them before they cause too much more damage!

What are chinch bugs, and what kind of damage do they cause?

A chinch bug on a blade of grass in Alpine, NJ.

Chinch bugs are small insects, ranging in color from orange and yellow to red and black, that commonly infest lawns in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. They feed on the juices inside the grass blades, sucking out the fluids while releasing a toxin that inhibits water uptake and causes significant damage. As this process continues, it leads to yellowing or browning of the grass blades and straw-colored patches across the affected areas. The damage caused by chinch bugs resembles drought stress. If the infestation isn't eliminated, the grass within these damaged areas will eventually die.

When are chinch bugs most active?

Chinch bug activity peaks during certain times of the year. They are most active around late June through September. During these months, temperatures rise significantly, creating warm and dry conditions ideal for chinch bugs to thrive. Because of this, early detection and prompt action are crucial for managing chinch bug populations effectively and minimizing damage to your commercial property's turf.

What should you do if chinch bugs infest your lawn?

If you suspect that your lawn has fallen victim to a chinch bug infestation, don't wait - take immediate action! The best course of action is to schedule professional curative treatments as soon as possible. Lawn care experts have access to specialized products proven effective at eliminating chinch bugs, ensuring they won't be able to continue causing harm to your turf.

When looking for a company to treat your lawn for chinch bugs, make sure they offer a guarantee with their service. That way, you know they stand behind their work and will come back to reapply the treatment if needed to ensure the problem is resolved.

After treating a chinch bug infestation, you'll need to invest in services like fertilization, aeration, and overseeding to help your lawn recover.

Call us today to sign up for our chinch bug control service!

At Ascape Landscape, we understand how frustrating it can be to see your beautiful lawn succumbing to chinch bug damage. Fortunately, we offer a reliable solution with our lawn insect control service as part of our comprehensive commercial lawn maintenance program. If you choose to add it to the program, you have the option to schedule treatments in advance or only when needed to prevent damage from stressors like chinch bugs. With us, you can trust that we'll exercise precision when applying our treatments to effectively combat these pests and keep them from wreaking havoc on your lawn.

We proudly serve commercial properties and HOAs in Alpine and Allendale in Bergen County, NJ, Tarrytown and Elmsford in Westchester County, NY, Greenwich and Stamford in Fairfield County, CT, and other nearby areas. Call us today at (845) 353-6500 to enroll in our top-notch lawn insect control service as part of our grounds maintenance package and safeguard your beautiful lawn from chinch bugs and other invasive pests!