{"id":57938,"date":"2022-09-06T17:20:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T20:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=57938"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:30:24","slug":"how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Summer Lawn Pests and How to Get Rid of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is prime time for lawn pests like chiggers and chinch bugs, and they don&#8217;t wait for an invitation. The right ID and a fast response can save your lawn and your next backyard party.<\/p>    <p>Some of these pests bite you and your pets. Others destroy your grass from the roots up. Knowing which summer lawn pest you&#8217;re dealing with is the first step to choosing the right treatment. With tips from an expert, we\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tired of chasing lawn pests?<\/strong> Get a free quote from a LawnStarter <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">lawn treatment pro<\/a> near you.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Biting pests and grass-killing pests require completely different treatment approaches.<br>\u2022 Identify the pest before treating it. The wrong product can worsen infestations.<br>\u2022 Natural options like beneficial nematodes and Bt work for most lawn-damaging pests.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ca7ceb63-c960-4b35-89b9-ac72fb15689e\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#0-summer-lawn-pests-that-bite-and-sting-\" style=\"\">Summer Lawn Pests That Bite and Sting<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#1-1-chiggers-\" style=\"\">1. Chiggers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#2-2-fire-ants-\" style=\"\">2. Fire Ants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#3-3-fleas-\" style=\"\">3. Fleas<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#4-4-ticks-\" style=\"\">4. Ticks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#5-summer-lawn-pests-that-feast-on-your-grass-\" style=\"\">Summer Lawn Pests That Feast on Your Grass<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#6-5-chinch-bugs-\" style=\"\">5. Chinch Bugs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#7-6-cutworms-\" style=\"\">6. Cutworms<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#8-7-fall-armyworms-\" style=\"\">7. Fall Armyworms<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#9-8-mole-crickets-\" style=\"\">8. Mole Crickets<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#10-9-two-lined-spittlebugs-\" style=\"\">9. Two-Lined Spittlebugs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#11-10-white-grubs-\" style=\"\">10. White Grubs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#12-11-wildlife-\" style=\"\">11. Wildlife<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-control-summer-lawn-pests\/#13-faqs-\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-summer-lawn-pests-that-bite-and-sting-\"><strong>Summer Lawn Pests That Bite and Sting<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pest<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Signs to Watch For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best First Step<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chiggers<\/td><td>Red, itchy welts on ankles<\/td><td>Mow short<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire Ants<\/td><td>Sandy mounds; painful stings<\/td><td>Bait + mound drench<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fleas<\/td><td>Pet scratching; red bites on ankles<\/td><td>Vet treatment plan + remove wildlife attractants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ticks<\/td><td>Ticks on pets or family; deer or rodent activity<\/td><td>Treat high-density areas with pesticide + use tick tubes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-chiggers-\"><strong>1. Chiggers<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3473618537_5deb304899_k-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of tiny red chigger mite on soil between paving stones, highlighting the nearly invisible lawn pest that bites people.\" class=\"wp-image-57795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3473618537_5deb304899_k-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3473618537_5deb304899_k-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3473618537_5deb304899_k-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3473618537_5deb304899_k-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3473618537_5deb304899_k-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chigger. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sterlic\/3473618537\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scott Akerman<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Chiggers are tiny, bright red mites that cling to skin and inject a digestive enzyme that dissolves tissue. The result is clusters of intensely itchy red welts around your ankles that can last days or weeks.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Shaded, humid areas<\/li>    <li>Soil temperatures between 77\u201386 degrees<\/li>    <li>Tend to cluster in specific patches<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-chiggers-yard\/\">get rid of chiggers<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mow the lawn short&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/guide-weed-control-yard\/\">Remove weeds<\/a> and unnecessary shrubs<\/li>    <li>Treat infested areas with a labeled pesticide<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Wear DEET-based insect repellent while in the yard. It won&#8217;t eliminate chiggers, but it will help keep them from biting.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-fire-ants-\"><strong>2. Fire Ants<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3137874781_00889e2031_c_1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Several red fire ants crawl across rough concrete, showing aggressive stinging insects commonly found in summer lawns and disturbed ground.\" class=\"wp-image-57944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3137874781_00889e2031_c_1-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3137874781_00889e2031_c_1-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3137874781_00889e2031_c_1-3-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3137874781_00889e2031_c_1-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_3137874781_00889e2031_c_1-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fire ants. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marufish\/3137874781\/in\/photolist-5MhqRk-4Peu1m-7Wpw5P-eckBT7-8YNd8C-2n2LF38-34LqX-2hTdqwA-2n9G6pY-pYi4bP-vszPhz-x4eEao-4KWFFQ-JdBoY-9LUJ4g-7W4VWa-5MhF2X-okfMDY-dcVyVL-6sJy8f-arCdjD-8AKEQh-d15tvq-2ip5tzf-nJQsmZ-2aH9M5S-2mMagM5-dVaAXE-8h5XRZ-2in8vHy-GywMLy-hk5b8-7vY32P-3DnPfg-dMhf51-72KbU3-aZQduc-2mMG66t-f1zpz-dxBNyn-2ijrfxS-2ijrfwp-9FgkL-2bs5NJ-xXqbaJ-bZYQM-2ijq76H-2ijnFS8-2ijq7bc-asP5eH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marufish<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Fire ants are aggressive, venomous, and fast. Once disturbed, they swarm and sting repeatedly, causing burning pain and, in some cases, allergic reactions requiring emergency care.<\/p>    <p>Fire ants are also one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/types-of-ants-that-damage-yard\/\">types of ants that damage yards<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Dome-shaped sandy mounds with no visible entry hole<\/li>    <li>Sunny, open areas, especially near sidewalks and driveways<\/li>    <li>Most active in warm weather<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-fire-ants-yard\/\">get rid of fire ants<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Use the <strong>Texas Two-Step method<\/strong>: Broadcast a bait insecticide across the yard, then treat individual mounds with a drench, granule, or dust insecticide.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><em>Always read and follow the label instructions on your pesticide.<\/em> According to <a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.tamu.edu\/ipm-personnel\/elizabeth-wizzie-brown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wizzie Brown<\/a>, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specialist with Texas A&amp;M, this is the most common mistake homeowners make with the Two-Step method. \u201cThe label will tell where, how, and amount of product to apply.\u201d<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Boiling water can kill fire ants (it <a href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/LH059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eliminates roughly 60%<\/a> of treated mounds), but Brown cautions it \u201cmay not reach far enough down into the ground to kill all workers, brood, and queens.\u201d For best results, pour 2\u20133 gallons per mound after a rain, \u201cwhen fire ants are closer to the surface, trying to get out of the water-saturated soil.\u201d<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Call 911 immediately if someone shows signs of an allergic reaction to stings.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Severe infestation or fire ants nesting near electrical housing? <\/strong>Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">lawn treatment pro<\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>Brown says that when fire ants carry soil into electrical boxes, it can break down wire insulation and cause shorts.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-fleas-\"><strong>3. Fleas<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_110068112364_211698d9b5_h.jpg\" alt=\"Magnified side view of a brown flea, revealing its flattened body and long jumping legs against a pale background clearly.\" class=\"wp-image-57341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_110068112364_211698d9b5_h.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_110068112364_211698d9b5_h-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_110068112364_211698d9b5_h-646x493.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_110068112364_211698d9b5_h-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_110068112364_211698d9b5_h-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flea. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/99758165@N06\/10068112364\/in\/photolist-nWoX6B-xrMKgw-gkFH3d-ouKNPA-of1S4g-oeY4eN-wmjVjn-xf4mN3-oeHMAR-ovZyEj-ouXMyB-xz3nzA-xzHm7g-xhs7rG-xhB8on-uyj35y-tHQEj9-v9E4We-xhuS2U-xhuW3C-tHQLsm-sM9Kgj-tHPMzy-wCeK6a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NY State IPM Program at Cornell University<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Fleas are blood-sucking pests that hide in your lawn and hitch rides on pets and people. If your dog is scratching constantly after playing outside, fleas may be to blame.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-know-fleas-are-in-yard\/\">Signs of fleas<\/a><strong> and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Shaded, moist areas&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Spots where pets like to rest<\/li>    <li>Tiny black specks (flea dirt) on outdoor surfaces or pet bedding<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-in-yard\/\">get rid of fleas<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Start with your vet to develop a treatment plan for affected pets before tackling the yard<\/li>    <li>Apply a flea-labeled pesticide to problem areas<\/li>    <li>Keep wildlife that commonly carry fleas (raccoons and skunks) out of the yard<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-ticks-\"><strong>4. Ticks<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_934px-american_dog_tick_dermacentor_variabilis.jpg\" alt=\"Small patterned tick resting on a human fingertip, illustrating the blood-feeding lawn pest that can transmit disease outdoors in summer.\" class=\"wp-image-56032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_934px-american_dog_tick_dermacentor_variabilis.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_934px-american_dog_tick_dermacentor_variabilis-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_934px-american_dog_tick_dermacentor_variabilis-646x432.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_934px-american_dog_tick_dermacentor_variabilis-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_934px-american_dog_tick_dermacentor_variabilis-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tick. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:American_Dog_Tick_%28Dermacentor_variabilis%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerry Kirkhart<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Ticks climb tall vegetation and wait patiently for a human or animal to brush past. They transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other serious illnesses.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs you have ticks:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Regularly finding ticks on yourself, family members, or pets after being outdoors<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-ticks-in-yard\/\">get rid of ticks<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Treat high-density areas with a labeled pesticide<\/li>    <li>Place tick tubes near stone walls, brush piles, and wooded edges&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Install deer fencing (research shows fencing can reduce nymph populations by as much as 84%)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>According to tick researcher <a href=\"https:\/\/ento.psu.edu\/directory\/etm10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erika Machtinger<\/a> of Penn State, chemical acaricides (tick-killing pesticides) are the most reliable tick control method, achieving a 93.8% suppression rate. But, she says, &#8220;homeowners do not need to broadcast-spray their entire lawn.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Because most ticks live at the edge where the lawn meets the woods, near stone walls, and around dense plantings, &#8220;applying acaricides in a highly targeted manner to these specific habitats provides excellent control while minimizing environmental impact,&#8221; she says.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-summer-lawn-pests-that-feast-on-your-grass-\"><strong>Summer Lawn Pests That Feast on Your Grass<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pest<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Signs to Watch For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best First Step<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chinch Bugs<\/td><td>Yellow-to-brown patches near pavement<\/td><td>Dethatch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cutworms<\/td><td>Circular dead patches; small burrow holes<\/td><td>Hand-pick cutworms at night; dethatch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall Armyworms<\/td><td>Large dead patches<\/td><td>Watering, Bt, nematodes, or pesticide (depends on severity)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mole Crickets<\/td><td>Spongy ground; dying grass; raised ridges<\/td><td>Nematodes or attract Larra wasps; pesticide last<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two-Lined Spittlebugs<\/td><td>Foam on blades; white\/purple grass streaks<\/td><td>Healthy lawn care; pyrethroid if severe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White Grubs<\/td><td>Irregular brown patches; turf lifts easily<\/td><td>Nematodes in late summer; pesticide if severe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wildlife<\/td><td>Tunnels; spongy ground; dug-up yard<\/td><td>Check local laws for regulations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-5-chinch-bugs-\"><strong>5. Chinch Bugs<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067.jpg\" alt=\"Adult chinch bug perched on a grass blade, showing the small sap-sucking insect that damages stressed summer lawns.\" class=\"wp-image-56047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-646x501.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-768x595.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chinch bug. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hairy_Chinch_Bug_-_Blissus_leucopteru_%2850594763067%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christina Butler<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Chinch bugs are tiny (about 1\/5 inch) but destructive. They suck the juices from grass blades while injecting a toxin that prevents the turf from absorbing water.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Yellowing patches that start near driveways or sidewalks and spread&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Thrive during hot, dry weather and hide in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-thatch\/\">thatch<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/get-rid-of-chinch-bugs\/\">get rid of chinch bugs<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">Remove excessive thatch<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">Overseed<\/a> with pest-resistant grass varieties: endophyte-enhanced fine fescue, perennial ryegrass, or tall fescue for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season lawns<\/a>; centipedegrass for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season lawns<\/a><\/li>    <li>Use pesticides as a last resort \u2014 they kill the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/beneficial-insects-lawn-garden\/\">beneficial insects<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Not sure if it&#8217;s chinch bugs? <strong>Try the tin can test:<\/strong> Remove both ends of a can, press it into the lawn near damaged grass, fill with water, and watch for bugs floating up within 10 minutes.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-6-cutworms-\"><strong>6. Cutworms<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_15937032471_ec2c7c8aca_c_1.jpg\" alt=\"Curled cutworm caterpillar lying on a gloved hand, showing the thick-bodied larva that chews grass blades near soil at night.\" class=\"wp-image-57953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_15937032471_ec2c7c8aca_c_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_15937032471_ec2c7c8aca_c_1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_15937032471_ec2c7c8aca_c_1-646x456.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_15937032471_ec2c7c8aca_c_1-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_15937032471_ec2c7c8aca_c_1-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cutworm. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/usgsbiml\/15937032471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/mark\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cutworms\/\">Cutworms<\/a> are 2-inch caterpillars that hide in thatch during the day and chew grass near the soil surface at night. Most are dull gray, brown, or black and may have stripes or spots. They curl into a C-shape when disturbed.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Circular dead patches with small burrow holes in the lawn (looks like ball marks on a putting green)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-cutworms\/\">get rid of cutworms<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Hand-pick cutworms at night<\/li>    <li>Remove excess thatch&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Apply Bt (<em>Bacillus thuringiensis<\/em> var. <em>kurstaki<\/em>) to kill cutworm larvae<\/li>    <li>Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/beneficial-nematodes\/\">beneficial nematodes<\/a> (<em>Steinernema carpocapsae<\/em>) to infect and kill soil cutworms<\/li>    <li>Use a labeled insecticide<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-7-fall-armyworms-\"><strong>7. Fall Armyworms<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_51312677262_9ee7169ee1_k.jpg\" alt=\"Plant affected by fall armyworm\" class=\"wp-image-57338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_51312677262_9ee7169ee1_k.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_51312677262_9ee7169ee1_k-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_51312677262_9ee7169ee1_k-646x429.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_51312677262_9ee7169ee1_k-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_51312677262_9ee7169ee1_k-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall Armyworm. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/uacescomm\/51312677262\/in\/photolist-oDA4rj-2myMVR4-J185a1-omWQpT-y3EsBr-JJPKNa-oDnuPf-AvMn4p-yH2GUF-AvMsjz-2jMzfnR-B9KERi-B8xXdU-oweYKq-xuAK4Y-wzTGWU-wzBXSs-2mbjTf7-xf7vMF-xf6hQu-oweYzA-VxdKCn-xf6gKy-wRJNFW-2mqJTy4-xwSCX4-xxvT3k-2kjyyRW-wA1c4o-xf19BL-xfpr2o-xfhsaj-xuFXsA-xw4deC-wzyPxN-wzAsUj-wzDS5m-xwA7X6-xwckKd-xxmwpe-xfvjZT-xfgcnN-wA8XrM-wzRGks-wzC2eh-wRJFr7-xi9WjF-wEMRLZ-xfp53b-xwSy2H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uacescomm<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Fall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-are-armyworms\/\">armyworms<\/a> show up in mid-to-late summer and can devastate a lawn in just a few days. Unlike cutworms, they feed during the day. Look for caterpillars up to 1 1\/2 inches long with a light-colored &#8220;Y&#8221; on their dark heads.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rapidly appearing large patches of dead or ragged-looking grass<\/li>    <li>Grass blades with a transparent &#8220;windowpane&#8221; look<\/li>    <li>Increased bird activity on the lawn<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-armyworms-lawn\/\">get rid of fall armyworms<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mild infestations often resolve on their own with good watering<\/li>    <li>Apply Bt or nematodes for moderate infestations<\/li>    <li>Use a caterpillar-targeted pesticide for severe damage<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-8-mole-crickets-\"><strong>8. Mole Crickets<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_33708906888_512fd215c7_k.jpg\" alt=\"Large mole cricket resting on sandy soil, displaying its shovel-like front legs used to tunnel through turfgrass in summer lawns.\" class=\"wp-image-56040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_33708906888_512fd215c7_k.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_33708906888_512fd215c7_k-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_33708906888_512fd215c7_k-646x404.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_33708906888_512fd215c7_k-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_33708906888_512fd215c7_k-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mole Cricket. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jean_hort\/33708906888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jean and Fred Hort<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Mole crickets use claw-shaped front legs to tunnel through your lawn&#8217;s root zone, mostly at night. They&#8217;re especially damaging in Southeastern states with sandy, well-drained soils.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Spongy turf that feels loose from the ground<\/li>    <li>Raised ridges or tunneling trails across the lawn<\/li>    <li>Dying patches in Bermudagrass or bahiagrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-mole-crickets-in-the-lawn\/\">get rid of mole crickets<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Release nematodes (<em>Steinernema scapterisci<\/em>) to target them without harming beneficial insects<\/li>    <li>Attract Larra wasps, a natural predator<\/li>    <li>Apply pesticide in early summer when nymphs are most vulnerable<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-9-two-lined-spittlebugs-\"><strong>9. Two-Lined Spittlebugs<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_151000831781_2604077c72_k.jpg\" alt=\"Black two-lined spittlebug with orange stripes clings to a grass blade, a sap-feeding pest that weakens lawn health in summer.\" class=\"wp-image-57340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_151000831781_2604077c72_k.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_151000831781_2604077c72_k-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_151000831781_2604077c72_k-646x443.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_151000831781_2604077c72_k-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_151000831781_2604077c72_k-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two-Lined Spittlebug. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/52450054@N04\/51000831781\/in\/photolist-2a3KMZT-2kGLArT-RgxR9V-DmRke3-S2CbFt-24FUyYc-Vi3jRa-2mafSGs-YrzLbm-2makEof-2makEoL-RQZ6EF-2nu9kqd-2m9DY2N-2ntnYgk-K7emmn-22NrPY7-2kAwk3M-zkNSRJ-Fg6K7V-LAoWAG-2g4zKvG-2jm3aGf-2k8J3M2-2kkQmut-21vQ2B5-2mAJYdA-2mAkzJj-2mAtdz1-fJUEb9-dubZ8C-gii8d6-2mAurdm-cVKkP3-x3pqD5-w7hVRH-f6wnWe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Judy Gallagher<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>The yellow-green two-lined spittlebug nymphs hide inside a frothy secretion of spittle on grass blades. The adults suck out grass juices, leaving streaks on the blades.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Centipedegrass is especially vulnerable.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Foamy white clusters on grass blades<\/li>    <li>White or purple streaking along blades<\/li>    <li>Yellow or brown patches (severe infestations)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to get rid of two-lined spittlebugs:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A healthy lawn can tolerate light infestations without treatment<\/li>    <li>Use a pyrethroid for severe cases; apply thoroughly since the spittle coating reduces contact<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-10-white-grubs-\"><strong>10. White Grubs<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_grubs-gc27e5cc1a_1280.jpg\" alt=\"White grub larvae curled in soil, showing the underground beetle pests that feed on grassroots and damage turf from below.\" class=\"wp-image-43957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_grubs-gc27e5cc1a_1280.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_grubs-gc27e5cc1a_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_grubs-gc27e5cc1a_1280-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_grubs-gc27e5cc1a_1280-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_grubs-gc27e5cc1a_1280-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White Grub. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/maden-larven-maik%c3%a4fer-1311692\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabayn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>White grubs are the C-shaped larvae of scarab beetles, including Japanese beetles, June beetles, chafer beetles, and billbugs. They feed on grass roots just below the soil surface.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-lawn-has-grubs\/\">Signs of grubs<\/a> <strong>and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Irregular brown patches that don&#8217;t green up with water<\/li>    <li>Turf that lifts easily from the soil<\/li>    <li>Birds, moles, or skunks digging in the lawn<\/li>    <li>Well-irrigated lawns attract egg-laying beetles in mid-summer<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/lawn-grubs-how-kill\/\">get rid of white grubs<\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Apply beneficial nematodes (<em>Steinernema<\/em> or <em>Heterorhabditis<\/em> spp.) for a natural approach, matching the right nematode to the grub species<\/li>    <li>Apply a curative pesticide in late summer, soon after eggs hatch<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Not sure if it&#8217;s grubs? Try the shovel test: Cut 3 sides of a 1-square-foot section and fold it back. Treat if you find 5 or more grubs.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-11-wildlife-\"><strong>11. Wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>    <p>Moles, voles, armadillos, gophers, and groundhogs dig through lawns searching for food. Their tunnels damage roots, create tripping hazards, and leave the lawn looking like a construction zone.<\/p>    <p><strong>Signs and conditions to watch for:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Raised ridges or tunnels running across the lawn<\/li>    <li>Patches of dug-up turf or cone-shaped soil mounds<\/li>    <li>Existing grub or soil insect populations attract digging wildlife<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to get rid of lawn-damaging wildlife:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Control grubs and soil insects first; removing the food source often reduces wildlife activity<\/li>    <li>Remove animals based on local and state laws<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you suspect rabies, keep people and pets indoors and call wildlife control immediately. Do not attempt to remove a rabid animal.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-moles\/\">How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-voles\/\">How to Get Rid of Voles in Your Yard: 7 Proven Methods<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-gophers\/\">How to Get Rid of Gophers<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-faqs-\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775963269004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Lawn Pests Require Immediate Attention in the Summer Months?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Fire ants, fall armyworms, and white grubs all require fast action.\u00a0<br><br>\u2022 Fire ant stings can trigger severe allergic reactions<br>\u2022 Fall armyworms can destroy large sections of lawn within days<br>\u2022 White grubs should be treated soon after hatching; they become much harder to kill as they grow<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775963286357\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Get Rid of Lawn Bugs Naturally?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Routine lawn care and knowing your grass\u2019s tendencies (such as high thatch accumulation) go a long way towards getting rid of summer lawn pests.<br><br>\u2022 Mow short and clear brush as a first line of defense against chiggers<br>\u2022 Dethatching alone can reduce chinch bug populations without any chemicals<br>\u2022 Beneficial nematodes are effective against grubs, cutworms, fall armyworms, and mole crickets<br>\u2022 Bt bacterium (<em>Bacillus thuringiensis<\/em>) kills caterpillar pests like armyworms and cutworms without harming beneficial insects.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-hire-a-pro-to-help-with-your-pest-problems-\"><strong>Hire a Pro to Help with Your Pest Problems<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>Not every pest problem is easy to diagnose. Brown patches could be chinch bugs, white grubs, or just drought stress. What looks like a minor infestation can spread fast if treated with the wrong product.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>One of our <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">local lawn treatment professionals<\/a> can correctly identify the pest, recommend the right treatment, and help prevent it from returning. Professional help isn&#8217;t just convenient \u2014 it&#8217;s the fastest way to protect your lawn.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-95706bae-591c-4edb-a195-b7c6b143493c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-95706bae-591c-4edb-a195-b7c6b143493c\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-95706bae-591c-4edb-a195-b7c6b143493c\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-95706bae-591c-4edb-a195-b7c6b143493c\">  <p>Wizzie Brown, senior Extension program specialist, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife, Austin, TX. Personal interview.<\/p>    <p>Erika T. Machtinger, associate professor of entomology and Extension vector-borne disease team lead, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Personal interview.<\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p>Main Image: Hand beside white grubs in lawn soil. Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/white-chafer-grub-against-the-background-of-the-soil-larva-of-the-may-beetle-agricultural-pest\/1290720849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kiran<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From chiggers and fire ants to ticks and grubs, identify 11 summer lawn pests that bite you or kill your grass. 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