The Chinch Bug is Killing my St. Augustine Lawn and the treatment I did in The Villages Florida.

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  • The Chinch Bug can kill a lawn in no time and here is how I treated it. In The Villages Florida many people have St Augustine grass but this little bug can kill anywhere...Texas, Florida, and Maine.
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    01:45 What the Damage looks like
    03:40 How I treated the Chinch Bug St. Augeststine
    04:30 Where the bugs live
    06:15 What the Chinch bug looks like
    08:32 Scotts Turf Tripple Action Weed and Feed insecticide.
    09:15 Systemic and Kill on Contact insecticide
    11:00 Sevin Insecticide
    11:30 Imidacloprid systemic insecticide
    12:00 Spectracide Triazicide insect killer
    13:15 Spectracide hose-end sprayer.
    18:00 Conclusion to the Chinch bug
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  • @karenmoss1605
    @karenmoss1605 Рік тому +6

    If you get crabgrass, use baking soda 👍🏻 Pest companies can’t use but they will tell you, it works 👍🏻 Also putting sand on your lawn in the spring works magic!

  • @cynthiaamitrano8915
    @cynthiaamitrano8915 Рік тому +5

    Retiring to The Villages Florida, Frank, has been very successful in treating chinch bugs. He has a couple of videos, before and after, on UA-cam. I think the grass is likely infested when the new lots are sodded.

  • @stevenwilburn235
    @stevenwilburn235 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing Rusty.

  • @elaineskurski6555
    @elaineskurski6555 Рік тому +1

    Great information Rusty. Thanks!

  • @jon19100
    @jon19100 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rusty great information

  • @Carol-cd4my
    @Carol-cd4my Рік тому +1

    Thanks, that was very informative!! And just in time to make me aware of some spots in my yard!!

  • @carolapostolos8929
    @carolapostolos8929 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Rusty for taking your time to research this problem and educating those of us who need it. I think I have chinch bugs!

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Get on it now! Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @lorijones564
    @lorijones564 Рік тому +1

    This was very helpful, thank you!

  • @downinthebayou2143
    @downinthebayou2143 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Rusty. I have a couple of spots in our yard that I think I need to take care of. New sod, so trying not to overdo it.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Keep after it. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @marilynnschroeder4436
    @marilynnschroeder4436 Рік тому

    This was awesome information!

  • @chowceo
    @chowceo Рік тому +2

    I like your favorite sunglasses 😎

  • @beckyforbis4858
    @beckyforbis4858 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful Rusty thank you. While we don’t live in the Villages right now, this is great information to keep in mind.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому +1

      More to come. Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @sapiens6906
    @sapiens6906 Рік тому

    After 8 years, We defeated them this year. Cool to find your videos.

  • @napervillerealestatelifewi5148

    Thank you so very very much. This was helpful. I don't live there quite yet, but I know what to look for when we move down there.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Thanks agian for the comment. Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @YTDLW064
    @YTDLW064 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome information.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @pilotguy1597
    @pilotguy1597 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rusty. We will be buying down there in less than a month. Good info for me to know if/when they hit my yard.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Keep an eye out. Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @Potatohead55
    @Potatohead55 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this information. I knew something was wrong with our yard besides being new Sod, hot and dry. I called my lawn care company Superior next day they confirmed the bug problem sprayed and will be back two weeks to apply nitrogen fertilizer. I have been told it takes about a year for new lawn to really look decent here in central Florida

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому +2

      Make suie you check for the bugs a couple of weeks out., You may need another application. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @djuanejackson4215
    @djuanejackson4215 4 місяці тому +1

    Great info!!

  • @davetrayford
    @davetrayford 19 днів тому +1

    I see your video was posted about a year ago, so, evidently, @ least in some states, according to one of our most trusted, knowledgable plant nurseries in NC, Sevin was removed by government action from the market.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  17 днів тому

      I think that you need to revisit your knowledgeable plant person because this is not true. Sevin is a brand and has many type of products. So to just say Sevin really means nothing like saying Kleenex. The old Sevin used the active ingredient carbaryl, and the concentrate was kind of a thick, white liquid and low odor. The new Sevin uses the active ingredient that is quite popular with commercial vegetable and fruit growers called Mustang Max (active ingredient of zeta-cypermethrin. The stuff I use does not have carbaryl. Subscribe Button for new videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

    • @dross10001
      @dross10001 6 днів тому

      No it isn't I just ordered some last week.

  • @GwaltneyGalaxy
    @GwaltneyGalaxy Рік тому

    😮 😭😭😭Thanks for the info! I’m so sad. Willis Tx 11,000 sq’ & it’s fast!! & I’m too late 🤯

  • @forexfrank4484
    @forexfrank4484 9 місяців тому +1

    I use Talek.. liquid form, it is Bifintherin 7.9% Works like a charm..

  • @franciscoivancruz
    @franciscoivancruz Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @kennethstokely927
    @kennethstokely927 Рік тому +1

    Treat the damaged edges with powder tide soap and hose it well. Was the original treatment back to the late 50s then they showed up in Texas.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      I have heard about that. Not sure how it does with the grass. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @catherinehillier9155
    @catherinehillier9155 Рік тому +1

    Good one

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @caseyhartman7094
    @caseyhartman7094 3 місяці тому

    I bought my house last summer. Thinking about it now the lawn probably had some chinch bugs. I haven't mowed grass since I was in high school so I used a low height setting without knowing St Augustine should be 3-4 inches high since that is what I did for my parents' yards. I think cutting it too short stressed the grass and allowed the bugs to kill more of my lawn. I ordered some liquid products to do at least 2 treatments before adding sand and soil to encourage St Augustine to grow stolens over the dead areas.

  • @peterscaritojr7835
    @peterscaritojr7835 Рік тому +1

    Great video Rusty so important.
    Question how often and how long should I water my lawn because I know I have four zones front back of two sides specially, during the 80s 90° for the summer I want to make sure I am watering sufficiently. Thanks again Rusty.

  • @GolfingTheVillages
    @GolfingTheVillages 10 місяців тому +1

    Good video Rusty. I am not fond of St. Augustine grass, but that is what we have. It's less drought resistant than a Bermuda or Zoysia and more susceptible to disease and pests. Are you also treating for the Mushrooms that pop up? I suppose that confirms the existence of a fungus but by treating for that fungus would that undue the positive fungus you mentioned in combating Chinch bugs?

  • @tjlarson6519
    @tjlarson6519 Рік тому +2

    I called dean's last year when i had they them and they came right out and treated

  • @eloiseparker6160
    @eloiseparker6160 Рік тому +1

    Good video. Also Sparr has these little St Augustine plugs you can bury in the bare spots. We have used it a couple times. I actually think there is a grass shortage ai heard. We cannot find the plugs at Sparr or Lowes.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Thanks I;;; have to check into that. interesting. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @125atf8
    @125atf8 Рік тому

    Just subscribed good info! What’s the wait time between applications? Contact vs contact vs systemic. Thx!!

  • @RFC1997
    @RFC1997 Місяць тому +2

    Rusty
    A little off subject. Would it be possible to let me know where you got that end stream robot subscribe button from. My grandson is a UA-camr and interested in using it.
    Thanks for all your great content.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  28 днів тому +1

      I got that a long time ago and it has been greatly modified. If I can track it down I will let you know. Subscribe Button for new videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @ginnyusatouche
    @ginnyusatouche Місяць тому

    Not sure what to do first. I have many brown and dead spots over all my lawn. My current service provider is disappointing but I'm stuck in a prepaid contract. I'm willing to take on whatever myself to stop the bugs but not sure what steps to do and in what order...

  • @jcramton13
    @jcramton13 2 місяці тому

    Thanks again, Rusty! I really appreciate the info!! I haven’t even had my closing yet on my new home in Moultrie Creek and the yard looks like it is dying in spots.BTW, why did you purchase the mini spreader instead of a larger one?

  • @ohhmg2130
    @ohhmg2130 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy the quality of the video and audio as well as the content. I'm not sure if you've answered these questions before. What equipment do you use for the videos? What edit software do you use?

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      I use canon mk4, Gopro, Various mics, iPhone. I also use All Adobe products. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @JoelRiveraMD
    @JoelRiveraMD 10 місяців тому

    If my St Augustine grass lawn looks destroyed (almost destroyed some patches of grass are present ) would you replace the lawn and start over again or would you treat and let grow the patches of grass that are available. I’m in Texas

  • @richardgordon245
    @richardgordon245 2 місяці тому +1

    I notice the cars just fly by you .

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Місяць тому

      I was not driving real fast so maybe that is why. I go about 20...them 30...35. Subscribe Button for new videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @nf2885
    @nf2885 Рік тому +1

    Hi Rusty. How safe to humans and pets are these products that you’re using on your lawn? Very informative video. 👍🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Need to read the labels. All are different and how you apply. Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @larrydonnelly979
    @larrydonnelly979 Рік тому +1

    I like your ideas on treating cinch bugs. Never heard of Merit, I Might try it. The Florida Dept. of Ag has a lot of useful info on this subject. Their extension service can also do a soil test and sod test if you are not shure what is killing your grass.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Yes that is true Larry. I have not tried it yet though. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @karenstasik2979
    @karenstasik2979 Рік тому

    What about pets? I have a veranda also and I have it because I let my dogs out to run. Are these harmful to the dogs? If you know. My Massey guy always tells me when he's putting the granular down to keep the dogs in for at least half an hour though I do keep them in longer.

  • @joeclampett6724
    @joeclampett6724 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Rusty, just moving in to Newell. Wondering how you spaced out the four treatments. Hope to see you around town, Joe

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому +3

      First was Feb. The next two in April and then two weeks later came the hose spray. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

    • @joeclampett6724
      @joeclampett6724 Рік тому

      @@RustyNelson already subscribed, thanks

  • @Nablanc
    @Nablanc 5 місяців тому

    When we cut our grass at 4 inches we sink. This grass doesn't look 4inches. I rather grass I don't sink in so I prefer to mow it shorter. Long grass stresses me out. I could handle this yard.

  • @lt6653
    @lt6653 11 місяців тому +1

    Will the Triazicide work by itself or do you need all 3 products?

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  10 місяців тому

      The one will work but if you go back and list...there are a couple of different ways the bugs are attacked. Thanks for watching and good luck.

  • @TryRickPayton
    @TryRickPayton Рік тому

    They killed my back yard

  • @marilynnschroeder4436
    @marilynnschroeder4436 Рік тому

    A stone lawn will save you a lot of work 😂😂😂

  • @RickSell-fu7dc
    @RickSell-fu7dc Рік тому +1

    Pets?????

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Read the label. They all talk about that. Thanks for watching and Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @cindy450
    @cindy450 Рік тому +1

    Wow. A LOT of chemicals! First, don’t over fertilize. Twice yearly application of a properly proportioned fertilizer (NO weed and feed) is plenty but no more than 3 times a year April through October. Second, please be sure to read, re- read and read again all instructions each time you treat your lawn, and follow them religiously! The Florida aquifer is only a few feet below ground level. Anything not absorbed by plants end up in our water. Only apply chemicals if you don’t use a professional service.

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Thanks for the info Cindy. Yes read the label!. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

  • @OrganicRN
    @OrganicRN Рік тому +1

    Great if you don’t have a dog…

    • @RustyNelson
      @RustyNelson  Рік тому

      Depending on what you are putting down you have to read the instructions. They do address what to do. Thanks fo the note. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H