Chinch bugs (how to kill)

Melody – posted 24 July 2005 11:20

ive sprayed with triazicide like 2 times.. each time it has rained that night. Is it ok to keep spraying…will it hurt the lawn?

any better stuff to use? half my front yard is gone

jackj – posted 25 July 2005 16:17

First off, of course, be sure they’re the cause.I’ve read that bifenthrin is the best (Ortho makes one labeled for ants and termites, but it’s the same, available at WalMart); after that, I’ve read acephate had good results. Only one I found for home use is powder, though. Because of that, it’s labeled for fire ants. Be advised: chinch bugs are reportedly building a tolerance to different insecticides, so if one doesn’t work, try another. Good luck.

wdrake – posted 31 July 2005 08:31

U of F says:http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH036