Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules - Questions & Answers

We do not know the setting for that spreader and we are not sure exactly what to set it on.  However, almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. You can calibrate by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing 1.4 pounds of any type of product of similar granule size or of the Merit itself in the spreader.  Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet. You may also contact Scott's directly for help with calibration and recommended settings for your specific application. 

We do not know the setting for that spreader and we are not sure exactly what to set it on.  However, almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet.  So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting.  You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing 1.4 pounds of any type of product of similar granule size, or of the merit itself in the spreader.  Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace.  You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet. The 60 pounds per acre equates to 1.4 pounds per 1000 square feet.  Or, you can call Bayer, the manufacturer, and they may be able to tell you what setting you should have it on.  You can reach them at (800) 331-2867.

We do not know the settin of that spreader for application Merit granules.  However, almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet.  So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting.  You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing 1.4 pounds of any type of product of similar granule size, or of the merit itself in the spreader.  Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace.  You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet. The 60 pounds per acre equates to 1.4 pounds per 1000 square feet.  Or, you can call Bayer, the manufacturer, and they may be able to tell you what setting you should have it on.  You can reach them at (800) 331-2867.

Unfortunately we do not have the spreader settings for that specific combo and the manufacturer does not list that spreader on their bag. Due to the thousands of granules on the market and just as many different types of spreaders, you will want to calibrate your spreader to the product you are using and its application rates.

Please take a moment to view our How to Calibrate your Spreader Video for more information. 

 

Merit Granules are a great choice for grubs, just be sure you are applying before egg hatch so that the active ingredient has time to work systemically. There are some spreaders listed on the product label, however yours is not one of them. We usually recommend starting around one setting below the middle setting and then adjusting as needed.

 

For your more general pest prevention, Talstar Xtra Granules would be a great choice.

Grubs are not normally treated for year round as they go through certain life cycles where they are emerging and then burrowing in the soil deep below the surface and then back around again. The products for grub control are designed to be absorbed into the plant material that the grubs are feeding on so that when they eat the roots they ingest it and die from it. However, grubs do not feed all the time so if you are putting down an application when they are going further into the soil or getting ready to, your application will be wasted as they are no longer feeding for the year at that point. Also, merit should not harm or affect watering of desert sauaros or agave plants. 

Thank you for that feedback!

 

It would be perfectly fine for you to use your Scott's Speedy Green Spreader even though it is not specifically listed on the Merit Granules product label. However, you will need to contact Scott's directly for help with calibration and recommended settings for your specific application.

No, Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules should not be used in areas of the yard where fruit trees are present. Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control can be used around listed fruit trees on the label.

We normally would not recommend to apply Merit Granules - 30 lb. bag this time of year. To accurately answer your questions, we need to know what we are dealing with. Please contact your Cooperative Extension Office for assistance with an ID. Then we will be positive we can assist you.