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.
Milky Spore Powder is only for use controlling Japanese beetle grubs. It will not affect any others.
Milky Spore Powder needs to be watered in to soak the spore into the soil where it will become available to grubs feeding on the roots of grass. If no rain is expected, you can use an oscillating sprinkler 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. If light rain is expected and it will not be a heavy rain or washout, this can also water the Milky Spore into the soil. Be sure to water the spores in before raking or mowing the lawn.
Milky Spore Powder does not affect beneficials such ase earthworms.
Milky Spore Powder will need to be applied with the Lawn & Garden Dispneser Tube, it should not be mixed with water and sprayed.
Milky Spore Powder is only lableled to treat grubs. Please take a few moments to look over our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information on treating and preventing fleas.
Yes, it is safe to apply a lawn fungicide to an area treated with Milky Spore a week ago.
Milky Spore Powder is labeled for only Japanese Beetle larvae.
Typically, grubs feed on grass roots, so you wouldn't need to apply Milky Spore Powder in a wooded area, just to the lawn.
Milky Spore Powder can be applied anytime the ground is not frozen and will only start to be effective when the Japanese Beetle Larvae start to feed, so now would be a good time if you are already seeing activity.
If a complete application of Milky Spore Powder was done a year ago, there is no need to do a follow up application. In warm climates good control can occur in one to three years. In colder areas like New England, three to five years. Once established in a lawn, Milky Spore has been known to last 15 to 20 years.
Milky Spore Powder is only labeled for Japenese Beetle Grubs, which is the larvae of the Japanese Beetles. It will not kill any adult Japanese Beetles or any other type of beetles. Merit Insecticide Granules are labeled to treat for June beetles.
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Milky Spore will not interfere with nematodes or any other beneficials or insecticides. It is a bacteria that only spreads through Japanese beetle grubs. If you are using a product that will kill the grubs directly, then we recommend using the Milky Spore first so it has time to start establishing through the existing grubs and then applying the insecticide at least 2 weeks later.
The manufacturer recommends applying Milky Spore Powder three times per year. They suggest applying around Labor Day, Memorial Day, and July 4th, just to have some dates that are easy to keep in mind. However, this product can be applied at any time of year as long as the ground is not frozen.
Milky Spore Powder can be applied any time the ground is not frozen. That being said, the spore can only reproduce and spread when grubs eat it. Grubs are most active during the month of June. The shelf life is 3 years.
Yes, you can use Milky Spore Powder around the gapevines.
Milky Spore Powder can be applied any time the ground is not frozen, but you generally get the best results applying April through November.
Milky Spore Powder should be applied after all tilling or renovations have been completed to the garden area. If you are going to be tiling or disturbing 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.
Milky Spore Powder is designed to be a one-time application, although it may take several years for the bacteria to establish completely in cooler climates. It would not hurt to apply the product again, however it is not necessary for success.
