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St. Augustine Dying Along Driveway: Chinch Bugs or Irrigation Gap?

Straight-line dieback along hardscape suggests chinch bugs (start in dry zones) or sprinkler gap. Leaf rolling (blades tube up) signals drought stress. Soap-flush for chinch bugs; treat only if >10/sq ft with fipronil or bifenthrin. Fertilize only if water is adequate.

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