Merit 75 WP - Questions & Answers

Merit 75 WP

Apply 3 to 4 level teaspoons of MERIT 75 WP per 1000 sq ft. The amount of water you use will be up to you, though we recommend using at least 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft. Apply as a broadcast treatment and incorporate into the soil. When the application is made to established plants, optimum control will be attained if area is irrigated thoroughly after application. Complete instructions can be found on page 4 of the product label.

Merit 75 WP can be used to treat for pecan phylloxera but per the product label, it should be applied as a foliar spray.

Japanese Beetles feed on grass roots until late September when cool soil temperatures cause larvae to move downward into the soil to overwinter. Development is completed the following spring. One generation occurs each year. It is important to start treatment prior to egg hatch. For optimum control when apply Merit 75 WP, irrigation or rainfall needs to occur within 24 hours of the application to move the product through the thatch layer and into the soil. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions. You can contact your local cooperative extension office to see when egg hatch normally occurs in your region. 

 

Soil drench applications of Merit 75 WP  should be done yearly.  Whether or not you should use it as a foliar spray will depend on what specific beetle you're treating for.  You can find a full list of pests and application methods on the product label .  

Please contact your local cooperative extension office to determine the correct timing of the application as this will vary greatly from region to region.

Your pets should be out of the yard while you are applying the Merit. Your pets can return to the area after the surface of the grass is completely dry, usually after about 5-6 hours.

Merit 75 WP - 2 oz. jar application all depends on what you are treating for. For Example: You want to use 4 teaspoons Merit 75 per 1,000 square feet to treat for Chinch bugs.

To use Merit 75 WP on a tree that size, you would need to use 0.7 to 1.4 level teaspoons of the powder per inch of trunk diameter in sufficient water to dilute the product thoroughly and

Merit 75 WP is labeled for the treatment of leafminers on turfgrass, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcovers, and in and around commercial or residential buildings. You will need 0.7-1.4 level teaspoons per foot of shrub height diluted into at least 10 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft of ground directed at the root base. If the height of the shrub is 5 ft, then you will need 3.5 - 7 level teaspoons of Merit diluted into at least 10 gallons of water, all directed at the root base. If you have more than 1000 sq ft of ground around the root base, the amount of Merit will stay the same but you will use more water to ensure thorough and even coverage. The amount of Merit (3.5 - 7 teaspoons) is determined by how bad your problem is.

Merit 75 WP

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Merit 75 WP is not labeled for use on pumpkins, so we cannot give you an application rate to treat these plants.

Merit 75 WP

Merit 75 WP - 2 oz. cannot be used to treat for spider mites on citrus. We recommend to Monterey Fruit Tree Spray.

How much Merit 75 WP you may need to use will depend on the type of plant you are treating (turf, ornamentals, trees, etc.). Keep in mind that this is a systemic product, so it is most important to use the correct amount of product for the area/size plants you are treating rather than a specific amount per gallon of water. You can view full application instructions on the product label here. If you would like to provide more information about your situation, then we would be happy to further assist you.

No, Merit 75 WP does not kill on contact. It is a slower acting product, and that would be the same for any product that had imidacloprid as the ative ingredient.

Merit 75 WP is actually not measured by a per gallon mark, but it is calculated based on the diameter of a tree you are treating or the height of the shrubs.  In your case, you need 0.7-1.4 level teaspoons per foot of shrub height diluted into at least 10 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft of ground directed at the root base. If the height of the shrub is 5 ft, then you will need 3.5 - 7 level teaspoons of Merit diluted into at least 10 gallons of water, all directed at the root base. If you have more than 1000 sq ft of ground around the root base, the amount of Merit will stay the same but you will use more water to ensure thorough and even coverage. The amount of Merit (3.5 - 7 teaspoons) is determined by how bad your problem is.  If you have an existing problem now that you have not treated before, you should use the higher concentration of Merit which is the 7 teaspoons.  If you are doing maintenance and do not have a current issue you could use the 3.5 teaspoon amount in 10 gallons of water.

Merit 75 Wp is safe to use on Bermuda Grass to treast chinch bugs. Please follow the Product label for instructions.

Merit 75 WP is labeled to control Japanese beetles as well as a large variety of other insects. Once dried, the product is safe for pets and people to be around, and any insects affected by the product should not harm your chickens if they eat them. You will mix the Merit at 3-4 teaspoons per 1000 sq/ft in 1-2 gallons of water.