When should I use merit grub control?
Merit Systemic Granule applications made to lawns in July and early August will have the best control. Contact your local county extension office if you need to know the exact time to apply white grub control products in your area.Click to see full answer. In this regard, what is the best time to treat for grubs?Grubs burrow deep into the soil and rest through the winter. Some move as much as 12 inches below the surface. Come March, lawns already under attack by grubs are best treated in early spring or fall. Apply Bayer Advanced 24 Hour Grub Killer Plus for fast results.Secondly, can I treat for grubs in October? There are curative grub control products that can be applied to the turf at this time (late August through October) that will control the grubs in as little time as one to three days. Without active grub feeding in turf, most predators do not detect grubs in the turf and they look elsewhere for their meals. Additionally, does merit kill grubs? Merit 0.5 G Granules are insecticide granules that can be applied to ornamental turfs and lawns to control various grass destroying pests such as chinch bugs and grub worms. Merit contains the active ingredient imidacloprid and works systemically with a long residual effect.What do you do with grubs in the fall?To kill grubs in the spring or fall, use carbaryl or trichlorfon. Always wear rubber gloves and rubber boots when applying insecticides to turfgrass. Make sure to irrigate the lawn with at least 0.5 inches of water* and allow the grass to dry before allowing anyone or pets into the treated area.