Their lawn care company said it was “root rot” and possibly chinch bugs. They treated for the chinch bugs and then with a fungicide for the dying St. Augustine.

I planted the tall version of purple ruellia. It’s beautiful, and it takes no care. However, it’s spreading like wildfire. It even sends runners up underground into my planters and it’s taking over my ...

Be on the lookout for damage of chinch bugs and the gray leaf spot fungus this summer, then address either should it show up. Be very attentive to the water needs as well.

Dear Reader: You’ve left out the source of a majority of St. Augustine problems that I’ve observed across Texas: chinch bugs.

Once the product has been applied, it will create a barrier below the soil surface that will kill grubs and larvae, including those of the chinch bug, before they can cause any harm to your lawn. This ...

Diatomaceous earth is a natural pesticide composed of fossilized marine organisms. Although it does not work instantly, it can be used to kill bed bugs.

Bleach has been suggested as a potential solution for bed bug infestations, but according to pest control professionals, it won't get rid of the whole colony.

Having a bed bug 20,000 times more durable than past populations sounds ominous. Fortunately, the bugs respond well (or rather, poorly) to heat treatment.

An explosion of tiny false chinch bugs is now underway in Southern Arizona. Don't worry, though. They're harmless, and they should start to fade from view during the sustained heat ...