Is Your Lawn Thirsty or Under Attack?
While grubs attack the roots, Chinch bugs suck the life right out of the grass blades. They thrive in the hot, sunny areas of your yard — and homeowners in Huntington, Port Jefferson Station, and Holbrook see this show up often on south-facing lawns with full sun exposure. If you see a yellow or brown patch that seems to be expanding every day, even though you're watering it, you might be looking at a Chinch bug infestation rather than a drought problem.
The "Pinhead" Diagnosis
These pests are tiny, about the size of a pinhead, but they work incredibly fast. At LawnProNY, we recommend a simple diagnostic test you can do yourself:
- The Soapy Water Test: Cut the ends off a tin can, push it into the soil, and fill it with soapy water.
- The Result: If Chinch bugs are present, they'll float to the top.
If you see them, don't wait for the patch to spread across the whole yard — call us immediately before they migrate across your entire property.