The wind and the lack of rain has kept brown patch in check for the most part; however, powdery mildew, localized dry spots where irrigation is not reaching, and roaches that would normally be happy ...

The Southern chinch bug, Blissus insularis, can be a significant insect pest in St. Augustine grass. Chinch bug infestations typically occur during hot, dry weather, sometimes causing their damage to ...

Chinch bugs are a gardener's worst nightmare, with the ability to turn a healthy, green lawn into a brown, patchy disaster overnight. These tiny pests drink from the grass, injecting toxins into the ...

Haley Butler, a research entomologist at the peanut and small grains unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, recently discussed her five-year research plan to help ...

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, lawns become vulnerable to various pests. These unwanted visitors can quickly damage grass, leaving unsightly patches and compromising overall lawn health.