Northern Virginia residents who are seeing tiny red insects in their yards may be looking at spotted lanternfly nymphs. Earlier this month, commonly spotted black-and-white bugs were identified as ...

Hot, dry summers are chinch bugs' favorite time of year, and your lawn is their favorite habitat, especially if it has a thick layer of thatch and heavily fertilized lush growth. If you are diligent ...

Keeping the soil moist can help deter chinch bugs, but insecticides may be needed for infestations. Damage appears as wilting, yellow patches of grass, typically in sunny areas near pavement. Treating ...