Lawn & Plant Insects · Austin, Texas
Chinch Bugs
Tiny black bugs with white wings folded flat. The nymphs are red with a white band.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats chinch bugs in Austin-area lawns as its own treatment, priced by lot size. Text a photo and the office can usually tell you what it is. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- Yellow patches that turn brown and spread in hot, dry weather
- Grass that doesn't recover with watering
- Bugs at the edge of damaged areas
Why it matters
They suck sap from St. Augustine, and large patches can die in a few weeks of summer heat.
How we treat it
A targeted treatment of the lawn, starting with a quarter acre and scaled by size.
Prevention
- Avoid heavy summer nitrogen
- Mow St. Augustine at 3 to 4 inches
- Water deeply during drought
Where we treat chinch bugs
Season in Central Texas: Active May–Oct; peak Jun–Sep.
Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:
