LAWN ALERT: IT'S CHINCH TIME

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: July 11, 1996| Author: JOEL FLAGLER | Copyright information


The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

07-11-1996

LAWN ALERT: IT'S CHINCH TIME
By JOEL FLAGLER
Date: 07-11-1996, Thursday
Section: LIFESTYLE
Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early

With the onset of hot weather, we can expect certain pests to
appear. Our lawns have been looking good, thanks to the abundant
moisture. One dry spell, however, and we'll likely be looking at chinch
bug infestations.

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