Grubex

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. One application of Scotts® GrubEx®1 can kill and prevent grubs for up to 4 months.

Can you apply too much GrubEx?

The maximum number of Grubex applications is one per year. Jonathan Green Grub & Insect Control can be applied up to 3 times per year. Apply your grub control to a dry lawn with a rotary spreader.

What else does GrubEx kill?

Scotts GrubEx1 - Grub Killer for Lawns, Kills White Grubs, Sod Webworms and Larvae of Japanese Beetles & More, Lawn Treatment for Season Long Grub Control, Treats up to 10,000 sq. ft., 28.7 lb.

Should I apply GrubEx before rain?

You can wait for a good rain heading your way, and apply the grub control before the rain. That's your only option if you have a lawn too big to water. The chemical in some grub controls will break down in hot, dry weather. So if you leave the chemical on your lawn and not watered in, it won't be effective.

Is September too late to treat for grubs?

Our research indicates they will kill 20-80% of grubs when applied in September or 20-55% when applied in late October.

Is July too late to apply GrubEx?

If you put a preventative grub control treatment down sometime in June through mid-July you'll be fine. This range slides slightly based on temperatures from the beginning of the year until application time. Each year can slightly vary.

Is October too late to treat for grubs?

There are curative grub control products that can be applied to the turf at this time (late August through October) that will control the grubs in as little time as one to three days. Without active grub feeding in turf, most predators do not detect grubs in the turf and they look elsewhere for their meals.

What is the best month to put down grub control?

For all three grub species, apply a treatment just after the larvae have hatched, in mid- to late-August or in mid-September, when the turf is moist.

How do I get rid of grubs in my lawn permanently?

How to Get Rid of Grubs in Your Yard Naturally: 7 Treatment Options

Introduce natural predators to eat the grubs. Grubs have plenty of natural predators.
Limit moisture. ...
Use milky spore. ...
Use neem oil or Azadirachtin. ...
Introduce beneficial nematodes. ...
Make a grub killer with borax. ...
Dethatch and aerate your lawn.

What animal eats grubs at night?

Raccoons and skunks are two common grub-eating nocturnal culprits for digging in yards.

How many times should I apply GrubEX?

One application kills and protects for 4 months. Apply to a dry lawn and water in thoroughly to activate. See label for full product instructions.

What kills grubs the fastest?

Undoubtedly, the #1 product to quickly kill grubs in your lawn is Dylox 6.2 Granular Insecticide by Bayer. It contains 6.2% Trichlorfon, which targets white grubs (and larvae), June bugs, Japanese beetles, Sod webworms, Armyworms, and more.

Can you put GrubEx down anytime?

It is often best to put down grub preventers from April through mid-July when grubs are ready to hatch. If you want to stop grub damage right away, the best time to apply a grub killer to your lawn is when you first see signs of damage.

How long after GrubEx can I mow?

Answer: We would not recommend mowing within 2 days of the application of Scotts GrubEx .

Is it too late to spray for grubs?

Insecticide treatments after early October are not effective and are not recommended. If you do treat it may not be necessary to treat the entire lawn. Treat grub "hot spots" determined by observation or sampling.

Do grubs come back every year?

All lawns, everywhere, have some grubs every year. Newly hatched grubs are big eaters! Grubs eat the most in the Fall and progressively less as they mature in the Spring. In fact, when grubs are nearly ready to change into beetles, they stop eating.

What is the most effective grub killer?

8 Best Grub Killers Of 2022

Bayer 24 Hour Grub Killer Plus.
Dr. ...
Garden Safe HG-93179 Neem Oil Extract Concentrate. ...
Sevin 20 lbs. ...
Safer Brand 5102 5102-6 Ready-to-Use End All Insect Killer-32 oz. ...
Arena . ...
Dylox 6.2 Granular Insecticide. ...
ST GABRIEL ORGANICS 80080-P Milky Spore Grub Control Mix Pest Controller.

How many times a year do you treat for grubs?

In most cases though, you'll only need to apply grub control twice in a season – the first one being a grub killer when you see signs of infestation and the second one being a grub preventer around June and July to stop their cycle.

How many times a year can you apply GrubEX?

The Scotts Company recommends treating each 1,000 square feet of lawn with 2.87 pounds of GrubEx once yearly. Using a drop or rotary spreader helps broadcast the granular pesticide evenly.

Can I treat for grubs in August?

You also can apply Mach II, Ortho's Grub-B-Gon or Scotts GrubEx in August, but because they are slower to work, your lawn may experience some grub damage before they provide full control. These products are best applied in July, so they can impact grubs as soon as they hatch.