Chinch bugs are a nuisance for California landscapes, especially yards with St. Augustine grass. These pernicious pests suck the sap from grass nodes and crowns, causing yellowish to brownish patches. If left unchecked, they can ruin a lawn in short order. Their small...
Plants and shrubs are vulnerable to attack by insects and diseases (primarily fungi). When the symptoms are similar, such as damage to leaves, bark, or other parts of the plant, it can be hard to diagnose the problem. Guessing wrong can make the problem worse....
