The Japanese Beetle

A Formidable Foe

Turf grubs are the larvae stage of beetles.
Adult Japanese beetles and their grubs do an estimated $460 Million in damage to lawns, golf courses and pastures every year.
Japanese beetle grubs feed on the roots of turfgrass, leading to substantial damage in lawns, golf courses, and pastures. The estimated losses attributable to the larval stage alone are approximately $234 million per year.
Adult Japanese beetles feed on the foliage and fruits of over 300 plant species, including crops such as grapes, apples, and soybeans, further contributing to agricultural losses.

Milky Spore is a natural bacterium that targets and kills the grub stage of the Japanese Beetles in the soil.
Once applied it remains dormant until grubs feed on grass roots and ingest it.
Once consumed, a single spore multiplies into 2–3 billion within each grub, causing death in 7–10 days.
As the grub decomposes, billions of new spores return to the soil, repeating the cycle.
Available in granular and powder forms.
Safe for humans, pets, plants, shrubs, and beneficial insects.

Apply at a rate of 10 pounds per acre anytime the ground is not frozen to ensure spores reach the root level where grubs feed.
Fill the Lawn & Garden Dispenser Tube (80001-7) with Milky Spore powder and adjust the dial on the bottom to dispense one teaspoon per shake. Tip: shake over a peice of paper to measure how much is being dispensed and adjust the dial until only 1 teaspoon is dispensed per shake.
Shake the tube just above the ground every 3 to 4 feet in rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
Water for 15 minutes or apply before rain for best results.
Wait 3-4 days before mowing

Milky Spore Powder can be applied at any time when the ground is not frozen, typically between April and November, when the highest number of grubs are present in the soil.

Targets and kills the grub stage of the Japanese beetles.
Easy to apply using drop spreader.
Apply in spring, summer, and fall (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day) for two consecutive years to maximize spore buildup in the soil. Six total applications.
Keeps customers returning to store.
Can be applied anytime the ground isn’t frozen.
100% Organic - Safe for humans, pets, plants, shrubs, and beneficial insects.
Developed by the USDA and made in the USA.
15 lbs treats 5,250 sq. ft.

Apply in Spring, Summer, and Fall for two consecutive years (6 total applications) to maximize soil buildup. Control continues for years. 15 lb bag treats 5,250 sq. ft.
Cover the entire area uniformly – first treat the border of the lawn and then fill in the center.
Make parallel passes, walking at a steady pace to ensure even distribution of the granules.
Lightly water lawn within 24 hours after application
Wait 3-4 days before mowing the lawn

Milky Spore Granular can be applied anytime the ground is not frozen. Apply in Spring, Summer & Fall for 2 consecutive years (6 Total Applications)

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