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  • Asked by Cathy from Fresno, Ca
    08/15/2019
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    Will Merit kill grasshoppers, caterpillars etc.in my flowers? Can I use it now?
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled for grasshoppers or caterpillars.  A better option would be something like Bifen IT, though we do recommend avoiding the blooms when applying to prevent harm to beneficial pollinators.

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  • Asked by Nancy from Surrey
    09/17/2019
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    Is September a good time to apply Merit 0.5 insecticide or should I wait until June?
    A

    The optimum time to apply the Merit Granules will vary depending on the pest you are treating and region you live in.  You should call your local cooperative extension office.  Almost every county has one and they are the experts in your region for all types of problems and local plant and inse…

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  • Asked by Sam from Austin, Tx
    10/02/2019
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    Would Merit 0.5 G be a good option to treat mole crickets?
    A

    Yes, Merit 0.5 Insecticide Granules are labeled for lawn pests such as Mole Crickets. Since Merit Insecticide Granules is a systemic insecticide that translocates through the plant, it is best applied before Spring/Summer egg hatch, before we see adults and/or damage from the target pest, in this…

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  • Asked by Scott from Lyman
    10/23/2019
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    Will Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules kill squash vine borers?
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not specifcally labeled for squash vine borers. We would recommend using Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide. It is labeled for various insects, including squash bugs and is safe for use on the listed edibles.

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  • Asked by Frankie from Yuba City, California
    04/01/2020
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    How much Merit 0.5 G granules do I apply per rose bush
    A

    The application rate of any insecticide is going to depend on the insect you are targeting.  With roses being sensitive to certain active ingredients and application methods, we highly recommend speaking with the manufacturer to determine the specific application rate of Merit Granules to treat you…

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  • Asked by Karen from Dawsonville, Ga
    02/27/2021
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    Can I use Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules around daylily clumps to control thrips?
    I would like to apply with 16-4-8 so application is only one time. I have 200 daylilies.
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are applied at a rate of 1.4-1.8 lbs/1,000 sq ft of landscaped ornamentals and turfgrass as directed. It does not provide amounts for individual plants, clusters/clumps and is not applied to containerized/potted plants or edible plants. 
     

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  • Asked by Joe from Herndon
    03/27/2021
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    Can Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules be applied at same time as Scotts Turfbuilder to Fescue grass?
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    You can apply Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules at the same time as the other product as long as the second product needs to be watered in like the Merit needs to be watered in. 

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  • Asked by Shane from Rock Hill, Sc
    04/20/2021
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    What setting do I use on a Scotts
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    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 usin…

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  • Asked by Catherine from Ohio
    05/21/2021
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    Is Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules safe to use around honey bee hives?
    A

    The active ingredient Imidacloprid in Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules can be toxic to bees that come into contact directly with the treated area. We do not recommend applying Merit or any other insecticides while pollinators are present or directly onto flowering plants where pollinators are lik…

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  • Asked by Mark
    06/20/2021
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    Do you have to have an EPA license to buy Merit 0.5 Insecticide Granules?
    A

    No, you do not have to have a license to purchase the Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules unless you live in NY or CT. 

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  • Asked by Beverley from Egg Harbor Twsp Nj
    06/24/2021
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    If I applied Merit to lawn and husband cuts the grass right after that, is it ok to re-apply right away?
    A

    Since Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are a systemic product, then it should have already been watered in before the lawn was mowed. So as long as the product was watered in as directed and the area had time to dry, then you do not need to reapply the Merit. Keep in mind that there is an annual max…

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  • Asked by Brian
    08/18/2021
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    Is Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules labeled for armyworms in bermudagrass and field grass?
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled for control of armyworms. For lawns, we recommend using Talstar P Liquid Concentrate or Talstar XTRA Granules to control armyworms.  For hay fields, pastures or any area where there are grazing animals (horses, cattle), Essentria All Purpose…

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  • Asked by Hanny from League City, Tx
    09/09/2021
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    Can Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules be used in potted roses? If so, what is the rate?
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are intended for applications to turfgrass and selective landscaped areas only per the product label instructions. It should not be applied to containerized/potted plants.  Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is labeled to be used containerize plants, roses…

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  • Asked by John from Atlanta, Ga
    09/12/2021
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    Would Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules be an effective preventative treatment for armyworms for a residential bermuda sodded lawn?
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled to control armyworms. A better product to use is Talstar XTRA Granules.  Please view our Armyworm Treatment Guide for more information. 

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  • Asked by Joyce from Deming, New Mexico
    10/12/2021
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    Will Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules be an effective preventer for Blister Beetles?
    I am interested in a pre emergent for blister beetles.
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are not specifically labeled for blister beetles. 

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  • Asked by Kyle
    11/08/2021
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    Can Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules be applied along with a fungicide at the same time?
    A

    It's not recommended to apply an insecticide like Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules and a fungicide together. We recommend making an application of Merit first, then following up with your application of Heritage a couple of days later. 

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  • Asked by Ceannie from Ky
    03/29/2022
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    Can I use an Agri-Fab tow behind spreader to apply Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules while also applying a pre emergent for dandelion?
    A

    Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules can be applied using either a rotary or drop type spreader at the rate of 1.4 to 1.8 lbs per 1000 sq ft. Check the application rates of the herbicide you are using to see if the rates are similar to Merit, if so – these can be applied together. Please view the…

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  • Asked by Karen from Dawsonville, Ga
    04/03/2022
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    How much Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules do I apply around each established daylily clump to prevent thrips?
    I used it last year satisfactorily but can't find my notes as to how much. I bought it to prevent thrips.
    A

    Merit Granules are not labeled to kill thrips therefore we cannot provide rates for that insect.The product label states for landscape ornamentals to apply 1.4 to 1.8 lb per 1000 sq ft. A product that is specifically labeled for thrips would be Imidacloprid 2F T/I Select. View the product label h…

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  • Asked by Katie from Seattle, Washington State
    06/01/2022
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    Will Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules kill crane fly larva in lawns?
    A

    Yes, Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are labeled to control European Crane Fly Larvae at the application rate of 1.4 to 1.8 lb per 1000 sq ft or 60 to 80 lb per acre. Please view the full product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by Jane from Waltham, Ma
    07/12/2022
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    If Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is applied to turfgrass areas next to a vegetable bed, are the vegetable plants safe?
    The company that takes care of our lawn just put down Merit grub control with fertilizer (3.5 lbs/1000 sf). It's 90° here with a strong breeze up to 20 mph and the note they left in my door says 'stay off area for 24 hours; water in product for best results'. I have herbs and some vegetables growing in a border next to grass, which was presumably treated -- just inches away. With the wind, I am concerned about whether the wind may have spread Merit to these plants, making them unsafe to eat. I've watered in the grass areas around the vegetables. Will the vegetable be safe to eat?
    A

    It is recommended that applications of Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules should stay well outside the dripline of edible plants or atleast 3ft to 6ft away from any edibles for extra precaution. If you are concerned some of the plants may have absorbed the granules, it would recommended to discard tho…

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