While an effective form of organic pest control, nematodes do not attack all outdoor pests. ... Some of the most common lawn pests that beneficial nematodes help prevent are: fleas, ticks, Japanese beetles, chinch bugs, cut worms, wire worms, weevils, white grubs, fungus gnat larvae, and subterranean termites.

Do nematodes work on chinch bugs?

Wilson Bug-X Nematodes is a product designed to attack and kill common, hairy, and southern chinch bugs in lawns and gardens. Nematodes are naturally occurring microscopic organisms present in the soil and are totally harmless to non-targeted insects, humans, plants, and the environment.

What kills the chinch bug?

Cut the bottom out of a coffee can or large juice can and force it 5 cm (two inches) into the turf surface. Fill the can with soapy water, adding more water if the level recedes. Wait five to 10 minutes. If you have chinch bugs, they will float to the top of the can.