I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first cinch bug
infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on the lawn at this
time. My question is what is the simplest way to get rid of these pests.
Thanks in advance...Ross

Ross Mac wrote:

I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first
cinch bug infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on
the lawn at this time. My question is what is the simplest way to get
rid of these pests. Thanks in advance...Ross

I get a bag of pesticides from Lowe's. It usually kills other pests as
well. You use a fertilizer spreader to apply it. Another great bonus is
that it keeps the ants out of your yard.

"Ross Mac" wrote
I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first cinch bug
infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on the lawn at this
time. My question is what is the simplest way to get rid of these pests.
Thanks in advance...Ross

Scott's has a granular bagged product specifically for this problem and it
is usually carried at Lowes, though the name eludes me at the moment.
Google Scott's website for verification of the name.

Ross Mac wrote:
I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first cinch bug
infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on the lawn at this
time. My question is what is the simplest way to get rid of these pests.
Thanks in advance...Ross

Unless you want to infest your lawn with pesticides every year you
could add clover to your lawn. Clover repells cinch bug and produces
nitrogen which benifits your regular grass - a natural way to control
unwanted bugs.

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I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first cinch bug
infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on the lawn at this
time. My question is what is the simplest way to get rid of these pests.
Thanks in advance...Ross

For quicker results any liquid insecticide on the areas and away from
the areas a bit, re apply 7-10 days later maybe three applications to be
sure...granules can work but or slower and may end up below where the
bug feeds. Make sure it is the bug and not just brown patch, which
effects St Augustine, before treating.

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Lar

Oh, if only Noah would of been a bit more wise,
he surely would of swatted those two flies.

to email....get rid of the BUGS

Ross Mac wrote:

I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first cinch bug
infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on the lawn at this
time. My question is what is the simplest way to get rid of these pests.
Thanks in advance...Ross


Be sure your sprinklers are covering and the brown spots aren't from
lack of water.

Everything you ever want to know about Florida bugs or grass:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

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I live in Florida, have St. Augustine grass and now have my first cinch bug
infestation. There are about half a dozen brown spots on the lawn at this
time. My question is what is the simplest way to get rid of these pests.
Thanks in advance...Ross

Thanks everyone for the advice....I spread some stuff on the lawn
yesterday...hopefully it will solve the problem...Ross