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Distinguish chinch bugs from false chinch bugs for better pest management
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Adult chinch bug. Photo by K-State Entomology.
Chinch bug activity has been elevated in Kansas over the last couple of seasons. Now would be a good time to discuss the differences between chinch bugs (Blissus leucopterus) and false chinch bugs (Nysius sp.). To make proper management decisions, knowing how to correctly identify these insects is critical.