Yes, Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix is safe to use around wells. It is not a chemical pesticide.
Dominion 2L would be an alternative product for grub control. The mix rate is 1.25 to 1.6 pints per acre and applications should be made prior to grub egg hatch for best results. Please view the full product label for more information.
Here is our How to Get Rid of Grubs Guide for more information.
The Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix will not be affected by any other insecticides.
When using Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix, you will apply the product to the entire lawn. This product should be used 3 times per year for two years (6 applications total) at the rate of 20 lbs per 7,000 sq ft. Once established, Milky Spore will stay in the ground for 15-20 years.
There is also Milky Spore Powder which is applied only once, but this is a more tedious application. Keep in mind that neither application will give you immediate results since it can take 1-3 years for the product to establish fully.
The Milky Spore will not kill cutworms, it only affects Japanese Beetle Grubs.
To cover 14000 sq feet, you will need 40 lbs Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix for each treatment.
Yes, We would recommend removing the mulch from the area before applying Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix.
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 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.
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.
Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix is best applied with a drop spreader. We apologize, but we do not carry one that is a tow behind. We do carry push drop spreaders though.
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 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.
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.
