Still see beetles
By Hope on 07/09/2018
Don't waste your money on the Milky spore. I used it and have just as many Japanese beetles as befor. After contact with company I was told to will take 3 to 5 years of using it to see a change...I picked over 500 off of my flowers and put in bucket of soap wafter so far in the past 2 days. I guess "will stay and protect your lawn for 15 to 20 years after just 1 application ". Means you'll be looking at barren dirt instead of flowers.
Expert response:
We are sorry that you did not receive the results you expected when using Milky Spore Powder. Per the manufacturer's information provided on the product page, it can take several years for Milky Spore to establish completely in soil. "In warm climates good control can occur in one to three years. In colder areas like New England, three to five years." Since it has been less than one year since your application, it is normal to see adult beetles now. This is a natural bacterium which establishes through the grubs themselves and will spread more quickly when grubs are actively feeding. You can apply more product without any adverse effects, or you can give the product more time to establish. Be sure to use recommended rates and that the Milky Spore is watered in within 36-48 hours after application and watered before raking or mowing.
If you would like to contact St Gabriel, the manufacturer, you can also reach them at 540-672-0866. Please let us know if we can further assist you anytime.
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Waste of money and time only works for one type of beetle
By Melissa on 06/03/2020
Don't waste your money or time It only works for one type of beetle, while they offer full refunds it's not really true You have to dig up your yard find evidence of beetles or grubs mail them to their lab and then they will decide if they are going to refund you or not. Awful company!
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I still have moles
By Gerard on 03/21/2021
I bought this Milky Spore Powder after reading all the positive reviews about how it eliminates moles from your yard. I applied as directed ,but I still have as many, if not more moles than before. The moles are most likely feeding on the earthworms rather than grubs. I have tried traps and repellents to no avail so I thought I'd give this a try. No Luck.
