Milky Spore Powder will stay in the soil for the fall feeding grubs but it does sound like it was applied too late for spring feeding.
If your lawn is thick and contact with soil is not easily possible, then it would be best to mow before applying Milky Spore Powder. After applying you want to make sure you water it in before mowing again.
10 oz of Milky Spore will treat 2500 sq. ft. of area, so you will need roughly one-half oz. of Milky Spore to treat 100 sq. ft. Please follow the product label for complete application instructions.
Yes, you can apply Milky Spore Powder after you've planted fruits and vegetables. Milky Spore is harmless to food crops as it is not a chemical pesticide.
You can wait 36 to 48 hours before watering in the Milky Spore Powder. 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. The Milky Spore Powder will not harm your grass.
Milky Spore Powder can take a few years to establish completely for the elimination of Japanese beetle grubs. Please keep in mind that this product is not registered for use in Florida. We have other options for Grub Treatment here.
We always recommend to treat the mole infestation directly if you are dealing with this pest. While moles may consume grubs and other insects, their primary food source is earthworms, which you cannot expect to manage. Our most popular product for moles is Talpirid Mole Bait. You can see more tips and product recommendations in our online Mole Treatment Guide here.
Yes, you can. The Milky Spore Powder will not affect grass seed or any other products.
Milky Spore Powder is a powder not designed to be applied with a drop spreader. The manufacturer has designed a very convenient Dispenser to apply the powder. You would simply pour the Milky Spore Powder into the Dispenser Tube, break open the seal at the bottom of the tube and apply the Milky Spore Powder in a spot application: one teaspoon of powder every four feet in rows four feet apart to achieve a checkerboard pattern of spots throughout the treated area. Once you have completed the application, you should water in the powder in all of the treated area for about 15 minutes. Only one application is required, but may take one to four years to gain optimum control.
Milky Spore Powder is safe for the environment and is not affected by pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. They may be applied at the same time.
Milky Spore is an all-natural product that will not harm dogs or other non-target animals. However, if you can still see powder on the surface, then you want to activate the product into the soil with additional irrigation. Milky Spore is best applied when temperatures are above freezing, the ground is not frozen, and there is no snow or ice on the area you are treating.
Milky Spore Powder is not a chemical, therefore is completely safe for your pets and children to be around after applying it. Once you have completed the application, you should water in the powder in all of the treated areas for about 15 minutes so that it can fully absorb into the soil.
No, Milky Spore Powder is only labeled for Japanese Beetle Larvae (grubs).
A good option for mole crickets is Talstar Xtra Granules. This can be broadcast across your lawn and watered in after application. This will last for 2-3 months in the soil. The rate is 2.3-4.6 lbs of product per 1000 square feet.
At this time of the year the eggs are hatching and the grubs are rapidly feeding and growing before they head deeper into the soil during the winter months. The Milky Spore Powder will only affect the grubs so there is no waiting period after applying the product. It is important that the product is in the soil while they are rapidly feeding. If you are going to be removing any soil, then it would be best to do those renovations first, and then apply the Milky Spore after so that you are not removing or disturbing the barrier.
It can take 3-5 years for Milky Spore to become established in cooler areas like New England. You can apply more product to help the Milky Spore establish more quickly if you are getting a lot of damage.
Milky Spore Powder nor the Milky Spore Spreader Mix should be mixed with water and sprayed. The Milky Spore Powder should be dispersed with the Lawn and Garden Dispenser Tube. The Milky Spore Spreader Mix can be with a drop spreader such as the Scotts Turf Builder Classic.
Milky Spore Powder can be used along with nematodes to solarize the soil. Nematodes will give more immediate control and the Milky Spore will spread and take time.
We carry both the Milky Spore Powder and the Milky Spore Lawn Spreader Mix granules, and we offer fast, free shipping.
Milky Spore Powder is applied using the Lawn & Garden Dispenser Tube.
Milky Spore Powder is only for use controlling Japanese beetle grubs. It will not affect any others.
