Category Archives: Chinch Bugs

Lawn Insects

Posted on July 20, 2016 by AskthePlantMaster

Here in Central Florida we have a number of insect pests that attack our lawns, which include:  fire ants, grubs, mole crickets, chinch bugs, fall army worms, and tropical sod web worms.  If you see any areas where the lawn … Continue reading →

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Coping With Our Summer Weather

Posted on July 3, 2015 by AskthePlantMaster

1.  Plant Watering –   If you have lived in Central Florida for several years, you probably have come to realize that our summer rainfall can be either a boom or a bust.  If you’ve been lucky enough to receive … Continue reading →

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Pest Update

Posted on September 18, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

A few days ago I posted on my blog an update on pest problems in our area; now there’s more to be concerned about, including: Lawn Pests – Brown Patch – Look for distinct circular patches of yellow-brown colored turf … Continue reading →

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Garden Pests – Things to be aware of during the Florida summer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Pests – Their presence and damage will continue to increase.  I recently reported on the arrival of chinch bugs in our lawns.  We now are seeing army worms and sod web worms also in our lawns.  Look for small light … Continue reading →

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Pest Control

Posted on May 1, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

I guess you heard or read in the paper that because of our mild winter weather, we can expect lots of pests this year.  So far, I’ve observed grasshoppers, tent caterpillars, leaf miners, spider mites, slugs, white fly, scale insects, … Continue reading →

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