We recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to ask about the treatment timing of Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules for the pests in your region. These offices are an invaluable resource when dealing with pests and most have a master gardener and an entomologist on staff to answer pest insect questions
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are not labeled to treat scale. You can use Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench along with a foliar spray like the Ultra-Pure Oil Horticultural Insecticide, Miticide, and Fungicide.
Merit Granule is labeled to be used safely on lawns/turf grasses.
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.
View our Armyworm Treatment Guide for home lawns HERE.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules does not contain any herbicides. It is safe for lawn applications if used as directed.
Yes, Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is a great product to apply prior to egg hatching as directed for grubs. Here is a great guide on prevention and treatment of grubs that includes product recommendations.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled for control of armyworms but if you are using it for any other insects on that label you can apply it at any time. There is no waiting period for these 2 applications. If you need a product for army worms that has residual you can consider using Acelepryn.
It is not recommended to apply and insecticide such as Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules with a fungicide, it is recommended to apply them about 1 week apart from each other.
As long as the two products of Merit and your fertilizer do not have competing labels for watering in and timing of application you should be able to apply both granule products together to the yard with no problem. Be sure to follow the most restrictive product label of the two items. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules would not interfere with seeding or cause any issues for the seed.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are intended for applications to turfgrass and selective landscaped areas only per the product label instructions. It does not list applications to containerized/potted plants.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is labeled to be used to containerize plants, roses, houseplants, and flowers. Please refer to page 5 of the product label for Application Rates for Rose Plants and for Containerized Plants by gallon size.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules will last in the soil anywhere from about 30 - 90 days depending on the rate used and how much rainfall you receive. If you have very sandy soil and get a lot of rainfall, then we recommend applying at a lower rate more often rather than applying the highest rate at one time.
Yes, you can apply Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules and fertilizer at the same time.
As long as you follow the application instructions, you will not harm the wild life directly or indirectly by treating with Merit Granules. The active ingredient Imidicloprid has shown to have a low level of toxicity birds. We recommend applying when they are not in the area.
Treating for grubs can often vary from region to region and can change with the weather you have each season. It is best to apply your grub control products in mid-June to mid-July, before the grubs hatch. The eggs hatch in the fall, and grubs feed on turf in fall, overwinter underground, and then feed again in the spring. You will see damage during both of these seasons. For more specific timing for your area we would recommend contacting your local county extension office. We also have a treatment guide with more helpful information on grub control.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules can be used to eliminate soil insects like grubs but is not labeled to control termites. Please review our subterranean termite guide: https://www.domyown.com/subterranean-termite-treatment-guide-a-478.html
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled for White Flies.
We would recommend Arena 0.25 G Insecticide for systemic applications on trees to White Flies. Please review the product label for more information.
Treating for grubs with Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules can often vary from region to region and can change with the weather you have each season. It is best to apply your grub control products in mid-June to mid-July, before the grubs hatch. The eggs hatch in the fall, and grubs feed on turf in the fall, overwinter underground, and then feed again in the spring. You will see damage during both of these seasons. For more specific timing for your area, we would recommend contacting your local county extension office. We also have a treatment guide with more helpful information on grub control.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules and Criterion 0.5 G Insecticide are just made by different companies but they have the same active ingredient.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled for grasshoppers.
