Bonide Insect and Grub Control cannot be used in a vegetable garden. Please see our Edible Garden Products page for products that are safe for use on edible plants.
For grub control, except dung beetle, treat any time between late July and early October. For dung beetle grub control, apply in spring or early summer when damage is first noticed.
Bonide Insect & Grub Control is pet safe if used as directed on the product label. They should NOT be in the area during the application. Below is the MSDS for more information.
Bonide Insect & Grub Control could kill carpenter ants that contact a treated area. Carpenter ants require additional research to be listed on the label and Bonide has just not done this so we cannot recommend it for them. Carpenter ants are typically best treated using baits such as Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel and Advance Carpenter Ant Bait. We have a great article here that might help as well.
Bonide Insect & Grub Control is labeled for treating insects including ticks in lawns and as a band treatment around house foundation. For a successful eradication program, we recommend taking a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Ticks.
Bonide Insect & Grub Control cannot be applied to edible vegetation. You can use Milky Spore in gardens for Grubs.
Per the product label, you will apply a 3 to 5 foot band of granules next to the house foundation. Distribute granules uniformly and then water lightly immediately after application. Bonide Insect & Grub Control is pet safe if used as directed on the product label. Pets should not be in the area during the application.
According to the manufacturer Bonide Insect & Grub Control is not labeled or recommended for container plants. A better option and recommendation per the manufacturer would be Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules.
Bonide Insect & Grub Control will not cause any harm to the plants either already established or newly planted. You can treat the soil and eliminate the grubs before or after you replant.