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To reach maximum spore levels in the soil and achieve best grub control, Milky Spore Granular should be applied before grubs hatch in the spring, summer and fall for 2 consecutive years. The times of year can vary somewhat as applications can be made any time the ground is not frozen.
When should I put down milky spore?
It is most effective to apply Milky Spore in the summer and early fall. The soil must be above 65 degrees F when the grubs are actively feeding, which is the best time for application. It works best to apply just before rainfall, or water in lightly after application to soak into soil.
Can milky spore be applied in spring?
Milky spore powder is a biological control — a naturally-occurring soil organism that is deadly to Japanese beetle grubs that ingest the spores in warm soil. Those points are important. Even though milky spore is sold in the spring, but it does not work in the spring.
What is the best time to treat for grubs?
The preventive compound chlorantraniliprole should ideally be applied in April or May to control grubs that would be damaging turf in the fall as it will take longer for the material to move to where the grubs will be feeding in July. To kill grubs in the spring or fall, use carbaryl or trichlorfon.
Do you need to water in milky spore?
They don’t usually need to be watered in but should not be introduced to a dry soil. Nematodes move through soil moisture and can migrate easily into a moist soil. Applying after rain or irrigation is best. Timing with milky spore is not as important.
Which is better milky spore powder or granules?
For long term treatments, we would recommend using Milky Spore Powder. This is a slower acting product, but it will last about 15-20 years in the soil after one application. With Merit Granules, it is most effective when applied prior to, or just after, egg lay.
Will grass grow back after grub damage?
If you have areas of dead turf, you’ll need to re-seed them. Some areas will need to be scraped clean, soil added, and seeded. However, some areas may just warrant slice-seeding to repair them. Either way, they aren’t coming back on their own.
Can you spread milky spore with a spreader?
Milky spore powder is very fine, and cannot be spread with a broadcast spreader. A drop spreader places milky spore on the lawn in spots where it will be watered into the soil and moved through it by Japanese beetle grubs.
Can you use a broadcast spreader for milky spore?
Milky Spore Spreader Mix is too light to be used with a broadcast spreader. It must be placed in concentrated areas on the lawn and that is why it must be used with a drop spreader over every square foot of grass. Milky Spore Spreader Mix is too light to be used with a broadcast spreader.
Does milky spore get rid of moles?
According to Planet Natural.com, Milky Spore is a safe, organic way to eliminate moles, because it only works on the grubs and doesn’t infect people, pets or even the moles. It just deprives moles of a major food source.
How effective is milky spore?
Research has determined that milky spore has no impact on beneficial organisms in the soil. In addition, it appears that the bacterium is compatible with Tiphia wasps, which are parasitoids of Japanese beetle grubs.
Does milky spore expire?
Milky Spore has unlimited shelf life as long as it is stored in a cool dry place. Milky Spore is not a chemical pesticide. The only thing that Milky Spore affects is Japanese Beetle Grubs.
What time of year do grubs lay eggs?
Timing varies by Beetle species and region, but generally adults emerge from soil, mate, and lay eggs over the course of two to three weeks in early to midsummer. Depending on soil moisture and temperature, eggs hatch about two weeks after being laid, in mid-to late summer.
How soon after treating for grubs can you plant grass seed?
Before you can seed, you should wait until the grubs pupate into beetles and fly out of the ground. That will be when soil temps get consistently around 70 degrees.
What is milky spore made of?
Milky Spore uses the naturally occurring bacterium, Paenibacillus popilliae. This bacillus primarily targets Japanese Beetle grubs, the soil-dwelling larval stage, before they become the destructive adults. These grubs target lawn and garden soil, causing unsightly damage to turf and crop loss where they are active.
Is Bioadvanced grub killer safe for pets?
Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer For Soil & Turf is safe for your pets as long as it was applied as directed on the product label. You should always have kids and pets inside the home or away while you are treating. After the treatment is done it is perfectly safe for children and pets to be back in the yard.
How much does milky spore cost?
Milky Spore Powder Size / Description Qty box (10 oz) $49.23 Buy 2 or more: $44.67 each 0 box (40 oz) $101.23 Buy 2 or more: $99.18 each 0 case (6 x 10 oz boxes) $183.21 Save! Get 6 for only $30.54 each 0 case (4 x 40 oz boxes) $278.16 Save! Get 4 for only $69.54 each 0.
How do you spread milky spore powder?
To spread the powder, use a lawn and garden dispenser to apply Milky Spore every 4 feet (1.2 m) in a grid pattern across your yard. Lightly water the soil so that the powder is absorbed, and enjoy a grub-free lawn after 1-3 years.
