If using a preventative treatment against grubs, aim to apply just before the grubs hatch – typically late spring or early summer. Because grubs are the offspring of June bugs, Japanese beetles, or European Chafers, they often recur season after season.
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Are there any treatment thresholds for white grubs?
These treatment thresholds can vary depending on the kind of white grub present. Treatment thresholds and identification tips are discussed below in the description of each major type of grub. Japanese Beetle: This introduced pest is now found in most states east of the Mississippi River except Florida.
When does Grub season start in Southwest Florida?
Southwest Florida grub season normally begins in September. Grubs are the larval stage of the beetle. You may not know that you have a grub infestation until it has decimated a portion of your lawn. During this stage of their development is when they do all of their feeding.
Why choose our Grub control services in Florida?
We will be looking as well. With our prompt grub control, Florida lawns can not only successfully put an end to grub invasions but eliminate the risk of such grub attacks in the future. We trust our expertise and the products that we use – that is why we offer a guarantee in case you are not 100% satisfied with the results.
When is the best time of year to treat grubs?
Additionally, excessively watered lawn areas at the beginning of the summer will attract adult beetles to lay eggs. Preventative grub control applications are very successful! These applications are performed during the months of June and July. This year we performed over 500 preventative grub treatments.
What month do you treat for grubs?
The best time to apply grub control is between early spring and late summer when there's increased grub worm activity in your lawn. For grub preventers, apply between June and July just before they hatch while for grub killers, apply the treatment from spring when you see signs of grass damage.
What time of year should you apply grub control?
The key to controlling grubs is to kill them before they hatch and begin to cause damage to your lawn. In spring or early summer, apply a preventative grub control product, such as Scotts® GrubEx®1 to your lawn, following label directions. This is especially important if you've had problems with grubs in the past.
Can I treat for grubs now?
This time of year (late summer and fall), only curative products can be used to effectively control grub populations. Ingredients such as carbaryl, trichlorfon or zeta-cypermethrin are curative and work on contact with grubs. Examples of products that contain these chemicals include Sevin® and Dylox®.
When should I fertilize my grubs?
They are best applied in spring to early-summer and will prevent grub damage in fall and the following spring.
When should I apply GrubEx to my lawn?
Apply during spring or early summer to kill grubs as they develop. Using Scotts® GrubEx®1 Season Long Grub Killer annually can also help control Japanese beetle and Armyworm infestations. Easily apply with a Scotts® broadcast, drop, handheld, or Wizz® spreader and stop grubs before they damage your lawn.
Can I apply fertilizer and grub control at the same time?
According to the Scotts website, only straight fertilizer, with no other ingredients such as pre-emergent herbicides or other pesticides, may be applied at the same time as GrubEx. The site gives no recommendation for mixing straight fertilizer and GrubEx, so it may be wisest to apply one product at a time.
Do you need grub control every year?
Grub control measures need to be taken on annual basis to work consistently. Skipping a year may be fine, but if any beetles have laid their eggs in your lawn's soil over the course of that last year, you can be looking at a seriously damaged lawn by mid-fall.
What is the best product for killing grubs?
There are two chemicals, carbaryl and trichlorfon, that are considered curative treatments. They are short-lived compounds that kill all life stages of grubs. These two insecticides are the only options if high numbers of grubs are found in the fall and in spring before early May.
When should I apply insecticide to my lawn?
The best time to use a pesticide is when the soil is moderately dry and no rain is expected, on a cloudy day when temperatures are moderate. Never apply pesticide when there is wind to prevent the chemical from drifting to non-target areas.
Is GrubEX preventive or curative?
Like Merit, GrubEx is a preventive control, meaning it only kills young grub larvae. It won't have a strong affect on mature larvae in their third instar, seen usually in mid-August to mid-spring. So, it's best if GrubEx is used when adult beetles are still laying their eggs in mid-spring to early summer.
How soon can I seed after using GrubEX?
GrubEX is a product with long-term benefits. However, it needs time to become effective and should be reapplied each year for best results. GrubEX, on average, takes 60 to 90 days to become fully effective. With regular and deep watering, including rainfall, this period will be closer to the lower end of the estimate.
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.
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