Nice channel, subbed! I have two problems, one is bark scale on a young crepe myrtle, the other is a ton of moles (and voles) fed by white grubs. Should I get a gallon of this stuff (strong, 21%) and attack both problems this spring? I have had the moles for the last few years and they are absolutely everywhere. I noticed the same ingredient is used to treat CM bark scale by letting the tree take it up into its roots.
Thanks for the sub! I am not familiar with bark scale, but this stuff works fantastic on grubs. I have used it for a few seasons now, applying one application in the spring that lasts all season and I have had zero issues with grubs since using it. This does go down at very minimal amounts since it is potent, so unless you have a bigger yard you may not need the entire gallon. You might be able to get a smaller bottle of it and save some money, but it does last quite awhile on the shelf. Thanks for watching and good luck with the grubs!
Thanks Mark! It has worked great, zero grubs last year after the one application in the spring. This is good stuff, you won't regret using it. Thanks for your support 🤜💥🤛
This is helpful....grubs are defiantly bad....but raccoons digging for the grubs is really bad. Looked like a tiller went thru. Game camera caught them in the act.
As with all insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers - if you are applying products for-hire, states require you to be a licensed applicator. You do not need a license (at least in Indiana) to purchase and apply these products to your own lawn. If you did, they would not sell these products to consumers without proof of license. I also provided a link in the description above for a product called GrubEx from Scotts that also targets grubs in the granular form. Thanks for watching and for the question James!
As far as impacting pollinators - I do not have enough information to answer that for certain. I will say that this is a soil based product that gets watered into the soil to kill the grub larvae below the surface. This is not a herbicide and will not kill weeds such as clover/dandelions that pollinators like. Thanks for watching!
I usually apply it in the spring (usually in May) to ensure I am preventing those grubs from coming to the surface and causing damage. I do this once a year every spring and it has worked very well. Once you have active grubs in the lawn, you will NOT want to use this product, I would use something like a contact killer for grubs that kills after they are causing issues. Thanks for watching!
Use something like this for active grubs BioAdvanced 24-Hour Grub Plus for Lawns Ant, Tick, and Insect Killer, 10-Pounds, Ready-to-Spread Granules, Standard Bag a.co/d/07MioaLT
I have actually used the Milky Spore granular (not the powder) in the past and didn't have good success with it. I had applied it 3x per year as directed for 2 seasons and was still having issues. This is when I switched to the Imidacloprid and haven't had any issues since. Not sure why the Milky Spore didn't work for me, because I had high hopes for that product. Thanks for watching!
GrubEx does a decent job, but this stuff will ensure zero grubs in your lawn. It is more potent and I love the liquid because I find I get better coverage with the liquid than I do with the granules. Thanks for watching!
Great information. I lost a good portion of my lawn last season to grub damage - doing this in the spring is way easier than fixing dead spots!
Absolutely! Fixing a dead lawn is not fun.
Great info. I had grubs destroy my lawn a few years ago. It is much easier to prevent them than to repair the yard when they tear it to hell.
Absolutely! Repairing grub damage sucks, it's much easier to prevent them for sure. Thanks for watching!
This is very helpful, thank you for sharing this. I need to try to prevent them from destroying my lawn this year.
I'm glad you found the information helpful! Best of luck with protecting your lawn!
This is great information, thank you for sharing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
All right brother!! I sprayed my lawn today!!! Thanks for the great video and advice!! No grubs will be in my lawn this year!!
Awesome! Preventing them before they do any damage is the best way to do it!
I need to get some Talstar down for insects. I already put down Grubx in April but will for sure be buying this product moving forward.
Great information, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching Carson!
Thanks for the help! I appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching Colin!
Great video
Thanks for the visit, glad it was helpful!
Nice channel, subbed! I have two problems, one is bark scale on a young crepe myrtle, the other is a ton of moles (and voles) fed by white grubs. Should I get a gallon of this stuff (strong, 21%) and attack both problems this spring? I have had the moles for the last few years and they are absolutely everywhere. I noticed the same ingredient is used to treat CM bark scale by letting the tree take it up into its roots.
Thanks for the sub! I am not familiar with bark scale, but this stuff works fantastic on grubs. I have used it for a few seasons now, applying one application in the spring that lasts all season and I have had zero issues with grubs since using it. This does go down at very minimal amounts since it is potent, so unless you have a bigger yard you may not need the entire gallon. You might be able to get a smaller bottle of it and save some money, but it does last quite awhile on the shelf. Thanks for watching and good luck with the grubs!
just sprayed some taurus sc my self, ants are bad right now!
Luckily we haven't had ant issues yet, hoping that continues!
I'm planning to use this product this spring. How well has it worked for you? Thanks for the video!! Great job 👏
Thanks Mark! It has worked great, zero grubs last year after the one application in the spring. This is good stuff, you won't regret using it. Thanks for your support 🤜💥🤛
@@TheLawnLover Thank you, Sir!!
I will definitely use this product this spring!! Blessings to you and yours!
@Mark Tesner Blessings to you as well Mark!
Great information - I can confirm, this stuff works very well and is much cheaper in the long run than buying GrubEx. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Thanks
Thanks for watching Derrick!
This is helpful....grubs are defiantly bad....but raccoons digging for the grubs is really bad. Looked like a tiller went thru.
Game camera caught them in the act.
Yikes, that will destroy your lawn quick!
Does imidacloprid kill spider mites too?
I checked the label and it is not labeled to control spider mites. Thanks for watching!
A year later is it working?
Yes I have been using this for several years now and been grub free since. Thanks for watching
according to the label you need to be licensed by your state to apply this product, are their other options ?
As with all insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers - if you are applying products for-hire, states require you to be a licensed applicator. You do not need a license (at least in Indiana) to purchase and apply these products to your own lawn. If you did, they would not sell these products to consumers without proof of license. I also provided a link in the description above for a product called GrubEx from Scotts that also targets grubs in the granular form. Thanks for watching and for the question James!
Is it likely to affect (adversely) bees and other useful beings ?
As far as impacting pollinators - I do not have enough information to answer that for certain. I will say that this is a soil based product that gets watered into the soil to kill the grub larvae below the surface. This is not a herbicide and will not kill weeds such as clover/dandelions that pollinators like. Thanks for watching!
Is June the best time to apply?
I usually apply it in the spring (usually in May) to ensure I am preventing those grubs from coming to the surface and causing damage. I do this once a year every spring and it has worked very well. Once you have active grubs in the lawn, you will NOT want to use this product, I would use something like a contact killer for grubs that kills after they are causing issues. Thanks for watching!
What is a contact killer that you can now use for grubs
Use something like this for active grubs BioAdvanced 24-Hour Grub Plus for Lawns Ant, Tick, and Insect Killer, 10-Pounds, Ready-to-Spread Granules, Standard Bag a.co/d/07MioaLT
I guess I never realized how bad grubs can ruin your yard.
Yes, they can ruin it for sure. Thanks for watching!
Milky spore.....good for 7+ years. Breaks their life cycle.
I have actually used the Milky Spore granular (not the powder) in the past and didn't have good success with it. I had applied it 3x per year as directed for 2 seasons and was still having issues. This is when I switched to the Imidacloprid and haven't had any issues since. Not sure why the Milky Spore didn't work for me, because I had high hopes for that product. Thanks for watching!
@TheLawnLover most recommend the powder followed by a hose or rain.
Very informative video, I need to try this next year instead of GrubEx
GrubEx does a decent job, but this stuff will ensure zero grubs in your lawn. It is more potent and I love the liquid because I find I get better coverage with the liquid than I do with the granules. Thanks for watching!