4.9 out of 900+ reviewsSome of the common lawn pests that may be encountered in the Houston area include:
- Chinch Bugs: These tiny insects feed on grass by piercing the plant and sucking out its juices. They can cause yellow or brown patches in lawns.
- Fire Ants: Fire ants are aggressive ants that can build large mounds in lawns. Their bites can be painful, and they can damage turf by disturbing the soil.
- Armyworms: These caterpillars can quickly damage lawns by feeding on grass blades. They are more active during warm seasons.
- Grubs: Beetle larvae, known as grubs, can feed on grassroots, leading to brown patches in the lawn. They are especially active during the late summer and fall.
- Sod Webworms: These caterpillars create silk-lined tunnels in lawns and feed on grass blades, causing damage that resembles drought stress.
