Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs,” says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect Clinic at ...

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...

Q: My lawn care guy is recommending that I have my lawn treated for ants and chinch bugs. What even are chinch bugs? Do I have to do this? I hate to spray insecticide all over the lawn. I have a ...