exception of their short wings which are nearly white. 
They do not fly but move through the grass on the 
surface of the ground at considerable speed. In the 
young nymph stage they are pink to fed in color and not 
much larger than a pin head. As they mature their color 
changes to brown and finally nearly black. Veritable 
hordes of them attack the grass plant just above the 
crown as it emerges from the soil. They suck all the 
juices from the grass blades, leaving them dry and 
brown. Their destructive action to grass can be visualized 
by comparing them with the small aphis which so 
viciously attack Roses and other plants and which are 
also sucking insects. 
Mature chinch bugs live over the Winter in tall 
gtasses or in other sheltered, protected spots. They are 
known to inhabit the underground nests of field mice 
and remain in their Winter hibernating quarters until 
temperatures reach 70 degrees for several hours daily. 
They are active only in the warmth of bright sunlight 
and occasionally move about as early as late March if 
temperatures are favorable. As soon as they start moving 
in the Spring the females start laying a few eggs daily, 
up to a total of some 200 for their life. These eggs hatch 
out as young nymphs in May and June and as quickly 
as these nymphs reach maturity they too lay eggs and 
more broods hatch out in the Summer and Fall. Eyvi- 
dently many of the adults from the Spring brood live 
and remain active for the entire Summer, the population 
constantly gaining, unless control chemicals are applied. 
Chinch bugs were responsible for severe lawn damage in 
1949 which was erronously charged to the severe drouth. 
Many failed to sense the error until lawns were ruined. 
All of the materials mentioned for grub control are 
likewise efficient against chinch bugs, although here 
again chlordane has proven most popular in the past 
two years. Sabadilla dust has also been successfully 
used in their control. Tobacco dust, once widely used 
with but little effect, is obsolete. Since chinch bugs are 
active on the surface of the ground, control materials 
are effective only in this area. Once the control chemical 
has been washed into the soil it is no longer effective 
against chinch bugs. The material is not a total loss 
however since it will provide control of grubs and some 
other soil borne insects. Once a lawn has been infested 
by chinch bugs timely applications of control chemicals 
should be made at least once per year. This is simply 
cheap insurance against total lawn renovation. 
For a more complete discussion of Grub and Chinch 
Bug Control get copies of the excellent bulletins on each 
of these subjects issued by the New York, New Jersey 
and Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Stations. 
LAWN ANTS 
Ants often make lawns unsightly, especially in dry 
weather. Numerous chemicals are effective in their 
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control, but here again chlordane is outstanding. All 
manufacturers of this chemical issue complete directions 
for its use in ant control. 
EARTHWORMS, CUT WORMS, Etc. 
Arsenate of lead at rates approximating 10 pounds per 
1000 square feet will virtually eliminate the common 
earthworm. The tropical earthworm or stinkworm will 
bow only to chlordane and some of the other newer chem- 
icals. Cut worms which often damage grass are like- 
wise controlled with chlordane as are sod web worms, 
some leaf hoppers and other insects. 
As Spence said in ‘‘Just Weeds’’ insects and weeds are 
nearly sure to come into one’s life. We may be thankful 
for the research chemists who have provided us with 
effective materials for their control. 
CHLORDANE 
DOWKLOR—40% WETTABLE POWDER. The active 
ingrediant is Chlordane. Especially recommended for 
control of bettle grubs and chinch bugs in the lawn 
when used at the rate of 1% lb. for 1000 square feet. 
4 lbs., $4.00; 100-lb. drum, $68.00. 
DOWKLOR—5% DUST. (Chlordane). For beetle grubs 
and chinch bugs in the lawn, use at rate of 5-lbs. for 
1000 square feet. 5-lbs. $1.25, 10-lbs. $2.25, 50-lbs. 
$10.00. 
SYNKLOR 48-E (Chlordane Emulsion). Water emulsi- 
fiable liquid. Contains 48% technical chlordane. May 
be sprayed on lawn areas for the control of insects. 
¥% pt. bottle $1.25, qt. $4.00, gal. $8.00. 
DDT 
DOW DDI—50% WETTABLE POWDER. Instantly 
wettable. Recommended for beetle grubs and chinch 
bugs in the lawn. Use 1-lb. for 1000 square feet. 
Lb. 75c., 3-lbs. $1.50, 4-lbs. $1.85, 50-lb drum $18.00. 
PARATHION 
DOW PARATHION—15% WETTABLE. This formu- 
lation can be used as a spray or as a base for making 
dust mixtures. Parathion has proved effective against 
mites, aphids, peach scale, curculio, Mexican bean 
beetle, ants and many other insects. 1-lb. bag $1.00. 
TAT 137 40% W 
A highly effective wettable powder for the control of 
such insects as grasshoppers, ants, bollworm, thrip, 
beetle grubs, crickets, etc. The active ingredient: 
Technical Chlorinated Camphene 40%. 4-lb. bag $2.25. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD 
A reliable and time-tested insecticide which is out- 
moded for use on bettle grubs and other soil borne 
insects. Either DDT or Chlordane is equally effective 
and much less expensive at present prevailing prices. 
Lb. 60c., 4-lbs. $1.60. (Because of constant fluctuation 
of prices, ask for special quotation on larger quantities.) 
