Kikuyu Grass: The Solution for Lawns Affected by the Southern Stink Bug

Kikuyu Grass: A Solution for Lawns Affected by the Southern Chinch Bug

In recent years, the emergence of the southern chinch bug has caused serious damage to lawns in residential, tourism and commercial areas. This new pest causes grass to wilt, initially appearing as small, dry circular patches that progressively expand, eventually affecting large areas and, in many cases, leading to the complete loss of the lawn.

The varieties most affected are St. Augustine grasses, commonly known in Portugal as Escalracho, which are widely used in gardens and green spaces due to their adaptation to the Mediterranean climate.

 

Kikuyu Grass: A Resistant and Long-Lasting Alternative

To address this challenge, we have started supplying Pennisetum clandestinum grass, better known as Kikuyu Grass, to garden maintenance companies, holiday resorts, hotels and other green spaces that need to replace areas affected by the pest.

Kikuyu Grass stands out for its high resistance, rapid establishment and excellent recovery capacity, making it an effective solution for restoring damaged lawns.

 

Supplied as Plugs for Efficient Planting

Our grass is supplied in trays with 338 cells, with each plug containing two plants. This format facilitates planting, reduces installation costs and enables rapid ground coverage.

 

Planting Recommendations

• Plant in a grid pattern with spacing of between 20 and 30 cm;
• Each plug contains two plants for faster establishment;
• Ideal for restoring degraded areas and establishing new lawns.

Main Advantages of Kikuyu Grass

• High resistance to adverse conditions;
• Excellent regeneration capacity;
• Vigorous growth and rapid ground coverage;
• Good tolerance to foot traffic;
• An effective solution for replacing lawns affected by the southern chinch bug.

Choose a Sustainable Solution for Your Lawn

Replacing vulnerable lawns with Kikuyu Grass is an effective strategy for creating more resistant, healthy and long-lasting green spaces. If you are looking for a solution to restore areas affected by pests or want to establish a robust, easy-to-maintain lawn, Kikuyu Grass is an excellent choice.