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Old 05-27-2023, 07:14 AM
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We live south of 44, have St Augustine grass, and have had recurring problems with chinch bug infestations, which devastate our lawn. Despite preventive and real-time treatments by one of the large lawn maintenance companies and self-help based on input from our local hardware folks, we have been unable to rid our lawn of these critters. Has anyone successfully overcome these pests and, if you don’t mind sharing, what did you do to deal with them?

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We are South of 44 and have had them. We use Deans and they came out (no extra charge) and took care of them quickly. Best way to prevent them is to have a healthy lawn. Also be sure the mower that is used to cut your grass isn’t bringing them in.