{"id":8805,"date":"2022-04-17T21:43:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T21:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=8805"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:53:15","slug":"common-summer-lawn-pests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Summer Lawn Pests: 12 Types and How to Get Rid of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>Grass-eating and yard-dwelling<\/strong> pests are different problems that need completely different treatment approaches.<br>\u2022 <strong>Damage from certain pests<\/strong> can mimic drought stress. Check the soil and grass for lawn insects before irrigating.<br>\u2022 <strong>Surface feeders and underground pests<\/strong> need different products. One broadcast spray won\u2019t cover both.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer lawn pests like grubs, chinch bugs, and armyworms eat grass directly, leaving brown patches or bare soil. Others, like fleas and ticks, don&#8217;t damage grass but make your yard hostile. Knowing which you have changes how you treat it.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d rather skip the detective work, Lawn Love connects you with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/near-me\">local lawn care pros<\/a> who can identify and treat pest problems fast.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ff204dda-21c8-4a69-9d19-f71576dc2f3b\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#0-summer-lawn-pests-quick-reference\" style=\"\">Summer lawn pests quick reference<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#1-which-lawn-bugs-eat-grass-and-which-ones-just-live-there\" style=\"\">Which lawn bugs eat grass (and which ones just live there)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#2-1-white-grubs\" style=\"\">1. White grubs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#3-2-chinch-bugs\" style=\"\">2. Chinch bugs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#4-3-armyworms\" style=\"\">3. Armyworms<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#5-4-sod-webworms\" style=\"\">4. Sod webworms<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#6-5-billbugs\" style=\"\">5. Billbugs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#7-6-mole-crickets\" style=\"\">6. Mole crickets<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#8-7-spittlebugs\" style=\"\">7. Spittlebugs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#9-8-cutworms\" style=\"\">8. Cutworms<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#10-9-fleas\" style=\"\">9. Fleas<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#11-10-ticks\" style=\"\">10. Ticks<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#12-11-fire-ants\" style=\"\">11. Fire ants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#13-12-stink-bugs\" style=\"\">12. Stink bugs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-summer-lawn-pests\/#14-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-summer-lawn-pests-quick-reference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"summer-lawn-pests-quick-reference\">Summer lawn pests quick reference<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pest<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Season<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White grubs<\/td><td>June-August<\/td><td>All regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chinch bugs<\/td><td>June-September<\/td><td>Southeast, Gulf Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Armyworms<\/td><td>July-October<\/td><td>Southeast, Mid-Atlantic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sod webworms<\/td><td>July-September<\/td><td>All regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Billbugs<\/td><td>June-August<\/td><td>All regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mole crickets<\/td><td>April-October<\/td><td>Southeast, Gulf Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spittlebugs<\/td><td>May-July<\/td><td>Southeast, Mid-Atlantic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cutworms<\/td><td>June-August<\/td><td>All regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fleas<\/td><td>May-October<\/td><td>All regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ticks<\/td><td>May-August<\/td><td>Northeast, Mid-Atlantic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fire ants<\/td><td>April-October<\/td><td>Southeast, Gulf Coast, TX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stink bugs<\/td><td>August-October<\/td><td>Mid-Atlantic, Northeast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 id=\"1-which-lawn-bugs-eat-grass-and-which-ones-just-live-there\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"which-lawn-bugs-eat-grass-and-which-ones-just-live-there\">Which lawn bugs eat grass (and which ones just live there)<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer pests such as white grubs, chinch bugs, armyworms, sod webworms, billbugs, mole crickets, spittlebugs, and cutworms actively eat your grass. If your lawn has any of these, act quickly. The longer you wait, the more damage they can do, and the harder treatment gets.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fleas, ticks, stink bugs, and fire ants live in your yard, but don&#8217;t damage the grass. Your lawn won&#8217;t die from them, but they can make your yard inhospitable if left untreated.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"2-1-white-grubs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"1-white-grubs\">1. White grubs<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/white-grub_800.jpg\" alt=\"White grub on soil\" class=\"wp-image-10230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/white-grub_800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/white-grub_800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/white-grub_800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/white-grub_800-610x416.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A white grub curled in the soil, a common lawn pest. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/memotions\/245764465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patty O&#8217;Hearn Kickham<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for: <\/strong>Cream-colored, C-shaped larvae up to 1 inch long with a brown head and six legs.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White grubs are the larvae of Japanese beetles, June beetles, and other scarab species. They feed underground on grass roots from June through August, causing turf to turn brown and lift cleanly from the soil, with no roots attached.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a preventive grub control (imidacloprid or chlorantraniliprole) in June before eggs hatch.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Daniel Potter, professor emeritus of entomology at the University of Kentucky, recommends chlorantraniliprole as a grub preventative, noting it selectively targets grubs and other lawn pests while posing little hazard to bees and predatory insects.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cChlorantraniliprole is highly effective against Japanese beetle adults and grubs,\u201d Potter says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For active infestations, <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.cals.cornell.edu\/2026\/03\/24\/got-grubs-count-to-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6-9 grubs per square foot<\/a> is when you should start thinking about treatment, but turf health is equally important.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA dense, vigorous, well-watered lawn can often tolerate grub feeding that would cause visible injury in a drought-stressed or poorly rooted lawn,\u201d says Dr. Douglas Richmond, professor of turfgrass entomology at Purdue University.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo before treating, a homeowner should not only count grubs, but also ask whether the turf is otherwise healthy and whether the damage is actually progressing. In other words, grub numbers matter, but lawn condition often determines whether those numbers are actionable,\u201d he says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For confirmed infestations that are causing damage, use a curative product (trichlorfon).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-grubs-in-your-lawn\/\">How to Get Rid of Grubs in Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"3-2-chinch-bugs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"2-chinch-bugs\">2. Chinch bugs<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hairy-chinch-bug.jpg\" alt=\"hairy chinch bug on a plant\" class=\"wp-image-25459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hairy-chinch-bug.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hairy-chinch-bug-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hairy-chinch-bug-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hairy-chinch-bug-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hairy-chinch-bug-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A macro close-up of a hairy chinch bug. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hairy_Chinch_Bug_-_Blissus_leucopteru_(50594763067).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christina Butler<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Black insects with white wings, about 1\/8 inch long. Nymphs are reddish-orange with a white band across the abdomen.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinch bugs are tiny, but their damage is severe. Adults pierce grass blades and inject a toxin that blocks water uptake, killing the plant. Damage appears first in sunny, dry areas and spreads outward in irregular patches.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/st-augustinegrass-guide\/\">St. Augustine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">Zoysia<\/a> lawns are most susceptible during hot, dry summers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a pyrethroid insecticide (bifenthrin, cyfluthrin) at the first sign of damage.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-chinch-bugs\/\">How to Get Rid of Chinch Bugs<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"4-3-armyworms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"3-armyworms\">3. Armyworms<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fall-armyworm-1.jpg\" alt=\"A dark-colored armyworm caterpillar feeding inside a damaged grass or corn stem, showing its purple-brown striped body nestled against the pale green plant tissue.\" class=\"wp-image-10308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fall-armyworm-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fall-armyworm-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fall-armyworm-1-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fall-armyworm-1-610x389.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An armyworm caterpillar feeding inside a grass stem. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/JJPKNa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K-State Research and Extension<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Greenish to dark brown caterpillars, 1\u20132 inches long, with pale yellow or white stripes along the sides.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armyworms are caterpillars that feed in large groups, rapidly stripping grass to bare soil. An extreme infestation of 6 or more armyworms per square foot can <a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifetoday.tamu.edu\/2024\/10\/30\/armyworms-can-be-managed-in-lawns-by-following-three-helpful-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">devastate a lawn within 2 to 3 days<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are most common in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in late summer. Watch for flocks of birds feeding intensely on the larvae in your lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a pyrethroid or spinosad insecticide when larvae are small (under 1\/2 inch).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-armyworms\/\">How to Get Rid of Armyworms<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"5-4-sod-webworms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"4-sod-webworms\">4. Sod webworms<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sod-webworm-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sod webworm\" class=\"wp-image-10130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sod-webworm-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sod-webworm-2-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sod-webworm-2-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sod-webworm-2-610x411.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A sod webworm moth resting on a grass blade. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Eudonia_sabulosella_170362024.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sean Clifford<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Small tan or grayish caterpillars with dark spots, about 3\/4 inch long. Adults are small buff-colored moths.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sod webworms are small caterpillars that live in the thatch layer and chew grass at the crown, leaving ragged tan patches. As the adults lay eggs, you\u2019ll see moths zig-zagging low over the lawn at dusk. Damage worsens during hot, dry spells.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong>: Apply a pyrethroid insecticide in the evening when larvae are feeding.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-sod-webworms\/\">How to Get Rid of Sod Webworms<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"6-5-billbugs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"5-billbugs\">5. Billbugs<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bill-bug_800.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a black vine weevil with a dark speckled body and distinctive elbowed antennae resting on a rough stone surface.\" class=\"wp-image-10226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bill-bug_800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bill-bug_800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bill-bug_800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bill-bug_800-610x416.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A close-up of a black vine weevil, a lawn and garden pest. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/79452129@N02\/11212499675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fyn Kynd<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Gray to black weevils about 1\/2 inch long with a distinctive elongated snout. Larvae are white and legless.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult billbugs are weevils that lay eggs in late spring; the larvae hatch and feed on grass stems and roots throughout the summer. Billbug damage looks exactly like <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-of-drought-stressed-lawn\/\">drought stress<\/a>, with the grass turning tan, but it won&#8217;t green up when watered.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a preventive insecticide (imidacloprid, thiamethoxam) in late spring before eggs hatch. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/beneficial-nematodes-for-pest-control\/\">Beneficial nematodes<\/a> are an effective organic option.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.entm.purdue.edu\/publications\/E-266\/E-266.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The tug test<\/a> helps differentiate between grubs and billbugs. If brown grass lifts easily with no roots attached and the stem ends show fine, sawdust-like frass, billbugs are likely the cause. Grub damage lifts the same, but won\u2019t have frass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/\">How to Get Rid of Billbugs<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-lawn-pest-damage-vs-disease-vs-drought-stress\/\">Signs of Lawn Pest Damage vs. Disease vs. Drought Stress<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"7-6-mole-crickets\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"6-mole-crickets\">6. Mole crickets<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mole-cricket_800.jpg\" alt=\"Mole cricket\" class=\"wp-image-10227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mole-cricket_800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mole-cricket_800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mole-cricket_800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mole-cricket_800-610x416.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A macro close-up of a mole cricket, a burrowing lawn pest. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/oliverdodd\/2427044945\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oliver.dodd<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Brown, cylindrical insects, 1\u20132 inches long, with enlarged, shovel-like front legs adapted for digging.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mole crickets tunnel through soil, severing roots and leaving spongy, raised runways on the surface. Adults fly and mate in spring; nymphs cause the most damage through summer and into fall. Most common in the Southeast in <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bahiagrass-guide\/\">bahiagrass<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">bermudagrass<\/a> lawns.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply insecticide (bifenthrin, carbaryl) when nymphs are small and near the surface. This is typically June-July, but can be into early August along the Gulf Coast.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mole-crickets\/\">How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"8-7-spittlebugs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"7-spittlebugs\">7. Spittlebugs<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spittlebug.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of spittlebug\" class=\"wp-image-16141\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spittlebug.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spittlebug-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spittlebug-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Spittlebug-610x405.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An adult spittlebug clinging to a grass blade. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Spittlebug_%2810041073105%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pavel Kirillov<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Small, brown, wedge-shaped insects about 1\/4 inch long. Nymphs are pale yellow-green.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spittlebugs are small jumping insects that leave frothy white masses on grass and plants. The nymphs hide inside the foam while feeding on plant sap. Spittlebugs rarely kill turf outright, but heavy infestations can yellow and weaken <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/centipedegrass-guide\/\">centipedegrass<\/a> and St. Augustine.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Insecticides are rarely needed in most home lawns. A strong spray of water dislodges the foam, exposing the nymphs. For heavy infestations, carbaryl is effective.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"9-8-cutworms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"8-cutworms\">8. Cutworms<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_9604906420_79104161af_c.jpg\" alt=\"brown cutworm eating the inside of an ear of corn\" class=\"wp-image-4877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_9604906420_79104161af_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_9604906420_79104161af_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_9604906420_79104161af_c-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_9604906420_79104161af_c-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_9604906420_79104161af_c-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A fall armyworm caterpillar feeding on corn. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/entogirl\/9604906420\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Zukoff<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Gray to brown caterpillars, 1\u20132 inches long, that curl into a C-shape when disturbed.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutworms are moth larvae that cut grass stems at or just below the soil surface at night, leaving circular bare patches. More common in newly seeded lawns and after wet periods that keep them near the surface.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a pyrethroid insecticide or Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in the evening. Bt is an effective organic option when larvae are still small.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-cutworms\/\">How to Get Rid of Cutworms<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"10-9-fleas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"9-fleas\">9. Fleas<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_355649310.jpg\" alt=\"A super macro close-up of a brown amber-colored flea (Siphonaptera) on human skin, showing its compressed body, powerful hind legs, and tiny bristles in sharp detail.\" class=\"wp-image-47093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_355649310.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_355649310-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_355649310-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_355649310-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A super macro close-up of a flea on human skin. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/super-macro-close-up-of-brown-amber-colored-flea-siphonaptera-on-human-skin-it-survives-as-external-bloodsucking-parasite-of-mammals-and-birds\/355649310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sahara Frost<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Tiny, dark brown, wingless insects about 1\/16 inch long with large hind legs for jumping.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fleas don&#8217;t eat grass, but they thrive in shaded, humid areas: under decks, along fences, in spots where pets rest regularly. A serious indoor flea problem almost always traces back outside. Excessive pet scratching is the earliest warning sign.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a permethrin-based yard spray to shaded areas and pet resting spots. Treat pets and indoors at the same time for effective control.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-in-your-yard\/\">How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"11-10-ticks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"10-ticks\">10. Ticks<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_51276621956_73b4fb762d_c.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of a tock on a green leaf\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_51276621956_73b4fb762d_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_51276621956_73b4fb762d_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_51276621956_73b4fb762d_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_51276621956_73b4fb762d_c-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_51276621956_73b4fb762d_c-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A macro close-up of a tick perched on a leaf; ticks commonly hide in lawn grass and vegetation. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/49580580@N02\/51276621956\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomas Shahan<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Eight-legged, oval-bodied arachnids ranging from poppy-seed size (nymphs) to 1\/4 inch (adults). Color varies by species from reddish-brown to dark brown or black.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticks don&#8217;t damage grass, but they pose health risks to people and pets. They are most active from May through August. Wooded borders, stone walls, and dense ground cover are the highest-risk zones.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Apply a tick-control spray (bifenthrin or permethrin) to high-risk zones in mid-to-late May.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Erika Machtinger, associate professor of entomology and vector-borne disease team lead at Penn State University, treating these areas in a targeted way \u201cprovides excellent control while minimizing environmental impact.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mulch-mow or completely remove fallen leaves rather than raking them to the border, which can increase tick density.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-tick-treatments-for-your-yard\/\">How to Treat Your Yard for Ticks<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"12-11-fire-ants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"11-fire-ants\">11. Fire ants<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fire-ant.jpg\" alt=\"Fire ants group\" class=\"wp-image-25993\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fire-ant.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fire-ant-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fire-ant-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fire-ant-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fire-ant-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A close-up of red fire ants, an aggressive lawn pest. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marufish\/3137874781\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marufish<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Reddish-brown ants, 1\/8 to 1\/4 inch long.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire ants pose a real risk of stings to children and pets. They don\u2019t eat the grass, but their mounds smother the grass beneath them. They are common across the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Texas.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Use the two-step method: broadcast a fire ant bait across the entire lawn, then treat active mounds with a contact insecticide 3\u20135 days later. Don&#8217;t disturb mounds before applying bait.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-fire-ants-in-your-yard\/\">How to Get Rid of Fire Ants<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"13-12-stink-bugs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"12-stink-bugs\">12. Stink bugs<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stink-bug.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of stink bug on a leaf\" class=\"wp-image-16138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stink-bug.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stink-bug-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stink-bug-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stink-bug-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stink-bug-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A brown marmorated stink bug resting on a leaf. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Stink_bug_%287757617824%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ton Rulkens<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Shield-shaped, mottled brown insects about 3\/4 inch long with banded antennae.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stink bugs gather on lawns and exterior walls in late summer as they search for overwintering sites. They don&#8217;t eat grass, but they show up in large numbers and emit a foul odor when disturbed.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Outdoor insecticides have limited effectiveness. The most reliable option is to collect them manually in soapy water.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> Stink Bugs in Your Yard and Home<\/p>    <h2 id=\"14-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782399053982\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the tiny jumping bugs in my grass?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most likely spittlebugs or leafhoppers. Spittlebugs are identified by the white foamy masses they leave on grass blades. Leafhoppers are slender, wedge-shaped, and jump when disturbed. They don\u2019t leave foam; their feeding causes stippled, bleached, or yellowing patches that resemble drought stress.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782399064632\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the little bugs eating my grass?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Chinch bugs and sod webworm larvae are the most common small grass-eating insects. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/programs-services\/landscape-pest-management\/pests-turfgrass\/chinch-bugs.html\">Adult chinch bugs<\/a> are 1\/5 inch long, light-colored bugs with black wing patches. They damage sunny, dry areas first, leaving irregular patches that spread outward and won\u2019t green up with watering.\u00a0<br><br>Sod webworm caterpillars are tan with dark spots and actively feed at night. They chew grass at the crown, leaving ragged tan patches that worsen during hot, dry spells.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782399083011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I treat several lawn pests at once?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A broadcast pyrethroid (bifenthrin, permethrin) controls most surface-feeding pests simultaneously: chinch bugs, armyworms, sod webworms, fleas, ticks, and cutworms. Grubs and billbugs require a separate soil-active product, since they feed underground.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782399095415\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there natural treatment options for lawn pests?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) controls caterpillar pests, including armyworms, sod webworms, and cutworms. Beneficial nematodes are effective against grubs, billbugs, and mole crickets. For Japanese beetle grubs specifically, milk spore is a long-term organic option that establishes in the soil over time.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"15-not-sure-what%E2%80%99s-eating-your-lawn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"not-sure-whats-eating-your-lawn\">Not sure what\u2019s eating your lawn?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective lawn pest control takes practice, the right equipment, and time you may not have. If you&#8217;d rather skip the guesswork, Lawn Love makes it simple. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/near-me\">Get an instant quote<\/a>, pick a time, and a vetted local pro will handle your summer lawn pest problem.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/near-me\"><strong>Get a free estimate near you<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2192<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-using-pesticides-lawn\/\">Guide to Using Pesticides on Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/integrated-pest-management-lawn\/\">Integrated Pest Management for the Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-lawn-pest-damage-vs-disease-vs-drought-stress\/\">Signs of Lawn Pest Damage vs. Disease vs. Drought Stress<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: A close-up of a shield bug, a common outdoor pest that emits a foul odor when disturbed and can damage garden plants and turf. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/shield-bug-stink-bug-close-insect-5301464\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illuvis<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>White grubs, chinch bugs, armyworms, ticks, and fleas \u2014 learn which summer lawn pests eat grass vs. just live there, plus how to treat each one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":8810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[294],"tags":[161],"class_list":["post-8805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pest-control","tag-pest-control"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rsz_shield-bug-g01e0be066_1280-2.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Amanda Shiffler","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/amanda-shiffler\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/96"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8805"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48251,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8805\/revisions\/48251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8805"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}