Milky Spore should only impact Japanese Beetle grubs, but we encourage you to speak to the nematode supplier to check with them prior to use.
Milky Spore Powder is only effective for Japanese beetle grubs.
Milky Spore Powder is labeled for only Japanese Beetle larvae (white grubs). Please view our Gnat Control Products and How to Get Rid of Gnats Treatment Guide for more information.
Milky Spore Powder and Milky Spore Spreader Mix will only be effective for Japanese Beetle Larvae.
Milky Spore Powder will not be harmful to aquatic life if runoff were to occur into a stream, pond, etc.
Milky Spore Powder is labeled for both lawn and garden applications, so it is at your discretion if you would like to apply just to the garden or to also treat the lawn as well.
Milky Spore Powder is safe when used as directed on the label. As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the product has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity typically after about 4-6 hours.
Milky Spore does need to be lightly watered in to bind the application to the soil and also allowed 24 hours before any rainfall is expected atter the application. Keep in mind that complete grub control may take 3-4 years with Milky Spore. Faster control may be achieved with applications in the Spring and late Summer, when grubs are actively feeding.
Yes, Milky Spore Powder can be used on pastures, just be sure to water in after application.
Milky Spore Powder can provide control of Japanese beetle grubs, which can be a food source for moles, and could therefore reduce mole activity by removing that food source. You can refer to your guide on How to Get Rid of Moles for recommended treatment methods, and you can view our entire selection of Mole Control products here.
Milky Spore Powder is not registered for use in Michigan so it cannot be shipped there. This is because the manufacturer has not registered the product in your state.
We have other options for Grub Treatment here.
For Milky Spore Powder to work, live grubs (Japanese Beetle Larvae) have to ingest it therefore applying to the affected area and surrounding areas would be recommended. For evenly protection against grubs, we would suggest treating the entire lawn but even with spot treatments to affected areas, this will eventually spread over time but may take longer.
Milky Spore Powder is applied using the Milky Spore Powder into the Dispenser Tube at the rate of 1 tsp every 4ft in rows 4ft apart to achieve a checkerboard pattern of spots throughout the treated areas. Applications can be applied any time of year when the ground is not frozen however faster control is achieved with spring and late summer applications when grubs are actively feeding. Only one application is required, but may take one to four years to gain optimum control.
Milky Spore Powder is known to last 5 to 10 years. A reapplication would be necessary and is needed if its been 15 years since the last application.
Yes, the application of Milky Spore Powder would still need to be watered following the application to move the spores into the soil where it will become available to grubs feeding on the roots of grass.
Milky Spore Powder can be applied at any time as long as the ground is not frozen. It begins working as soon as it is applied as long as grubs are feeding.
Using Milky Spore Powder in potted edibles should not be an issue since it is an organic product.
