Pest Gallery

Chinch Bug: Blissus

Chinch bug populations will be found outdoors, feeding on the grass in lawns, fence rows, and open fields. Chinch bugs, in addition to being a nuisance when they invade structures, are also severe pests of certain common turf grasses. Nymph and adult chinch bugs suck plant juices through their needle-like mouthparts, which are inserted at the base of the grass plants or along aboveground stems called rhizomes. Moderate to heavy infestations in lawns result in yellowish patches which rapidly turn brown and die. The bugs can be found in the yellowing areas by pushing aside the grass plants and looking down at the soil surface.

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