Milky Spore is not affected by pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. They may be applied at or around the same time.
Milky Spore Powder cannot be applied with any type of spreader. For best results, it should be applied with the Milky Spore Lawn and Garden Dispenser. It is not necessary to mix both products as they both do the same job.
Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix is best applied with a drop spreader but we do not have the exact settings for the model you have
For assistance calibrating your spreader, please see our video at the bottom of our granular spreader page here.
Milky Spore Spreader Mix is too light to be used with a broadcast/rotary spreader. It must be placed in concentrated areas on the lawn and that is why it must be used with a drop spreader over every square foot of grass. It requires six applications usually Spring and Fall for three years to build the number of spores in any one area to millions of spores.
Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix is best applied with a drop spreader but we do not have the exact settings for the model you have
For assistance calibrating your spreader, please see our video at the bottom of our granular spreader page here.
The Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix will not be affected by any other insecticides.
To apply the Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix you will want to use a spreader. You will apply at a rate of 2.8lbs per 1,000 sqft, each 20 lb bag will cover 7,000 sqft. Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix should be applied at least 3 times a year for 2 years, in the Spring, Summer, and Fall for 2 years to create the long term residual.
Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix can be applied before laying the plastic down if you water it in before doing so. Keep in mind, however, that the Lawn Spreader Mix needs to be applied 6 times over the course of 2 years in order to get the full residual of 15-20 years, so you will need to remove the plastic each time in order to reapply.
To cover 14000 sq feet, you will need 40 lbs Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix for each treatment.
The manufacturer recommends that the Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix be watered in no later than 36-48 hours after application. If you are not able to use a sprinkler or otherwise irrigate, it would be best to wait until closer to the time you are expecting it to rain in your area.
Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix should be applied 3 times a year for 2 years. Technically, it can be applied at any time the ground is not frozen, but the manufacturer recommends applying it around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, just to have dates in mind to help you remember.
No, Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix will not harm your pet if used as directed. Be sure to keep pets out of the treated area while applying and after the product has been watered in. You will wait 36 to 48 hours before watering in the Spore. Make sure you water the Spore before raking or mowing your lawn. The whole idea is to soak the Spore into the soil where it will become available to grubs feeding on the roots of grass. Simply use an oscillating hose sprayer for 15 to 20 minutes over the entire treated area. There may still be some white residue but this is chalk used as carrier for the spores. Once the area has dried completely, it is safe for pets to return to the area.
