http://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-q-and-a/vole-damage-to-plants/ :) But I have GrubEx ready to go!!!!! If you reduce your grub population this will help drive the moles to other areas, however since earthworms are one of their primary food sources moles may remain if you have moist soil with ample organic matter. However, for all I know, they are coming from neighbor’s lawns since most others do not treat or do not treat properly. Hi Ashton, grubs are killing my gladiolas and lawn,live in michigan,should i put down grub control now, killed a couple today 2 inches long. Located in upstate NW NYState.. Also i would i like to know if it is ok to mow the lawn the next day after applying the grubex. My lawn looks great. The best time of year to apply is during May/June to prevent damage from grubs that hatch in late summer. 2) About 6 weeks after your first feeding, follow up with a feeding of Turf Builder OR GreenMAX Lawn Food. They've been there and know how to handle it. Hence, the best time to apply Grubex is between spring and early summer. You are right it is somewhat of a “trust” product as you only see the negative results when your lawn is not protected. Since both need to be watered after spreading, if you will find this difficult to do, you could spread these two products the same day prior to watering. Hi Susan Leonard You can apply your GrubEX now. Yes, Crane Fly larvae is a type of grub-like worm called “leatherjacket” that feed on grass roots. 2) 6 weeks from now, Scotts Weed n Feed and Grub EX There are grub controls on the market that use an active ingredient that provides “24 hour control”, however does not provide season-long control like GrubEX. Here is a link to a website that talks about everything moles including trapping: http://www.themoleman.com, I just discovered I have grubs…it’s October and a section of my lawn has been invaded by critters ( skunks?) Should I seed before putting down GrubEx? I feel you will gain a small amount of increased grub prevention compared to putting it down in early April. Also having a hard time determining the difference between the Scotts ‘regular’ Turf Builder Lawn Food and the Scotts GreenMax Lawn Food. If you are not sure whether your lawn is damaged or not, observe again and consider the signs mentioned above. Hi Lou Grubs can wreak havoc on your lawn. The japanese beetles are destroying my Linden Tree. Hope your snow melts soon. Hi Diane Apply your GrubEx in May. How long should I wait to put grass seeds down? Other crabgrass preventers are not compatible with grass seed. This is the time of year that you will find grubs when you pull back grass. It should take care of ants however. I hope my lawn gets back to where it was three summers ago when it looked like a nice thick green carpet before the CG and Grubs hot the last two summers! When i put down my Grub ex in May, i still found plenty of grubs. You can put it down anytime this month to prevent the next round of grubs from being a problem. This extra nutrition helps create the dark green color in grass blades that is important in absorbing sunlight during the photosynthesis process. How soon can I put weed&feed on lawn after I’ve used Grub control??Thanks!! ( Log Out /  If the grass does not easily pull up, then you may be looking at sod webworm, chinchbug or one of the other surface insect problems that happen this time of year. Our GrubEx is best applied spring to late summer prior to beetle eggs hatching into grubs in late summer. Hi Tony Click to access Liriope.pdf Can I put the Summerguard after I applied the Grubex and watered? Fertilize? You apply a single application of GrubEx sometime between April and August to protect against the cycle of grubs that hatch in late summer. Beetles have probably made their way through your lawn and started laying eggs. My name is Jo-Ann.I live in Webster, Massachusetts , 01570 .I had beautiful lawn last year, I planted 3 years ago..I noticed I had grubs and moles ..I know I need to put my grub control down in April…Can you give me a list of what I need to do in all 4 seasons..I go to Home Depot and I get conflicting advice..thank-you, Hi Jo-Ann If you decide to treat you will need to use one of the 24-hour grub controls as GrubEX is designed to go down in May to prevent the next generation of grubs from showing up this summer. Hi Mwalsh I dropped Grub-X in June and now notice brown patches which appear to be grubs. Well, there are no dates when the questions were presented. My sweet wife comments about a “couple” yards in particular that have “fully green/grass” yards. Hi Joseph In this case, the chemical will consistently eliminate 65% of pests. Is this an accurate statement? They are doing some feeding on your grass roots now, however they will soon shift to the pupae stage (kind of like a cocoon) to begin the process to become beetles. I also like to allow a week between any “control-type” product. Regarding the moles, understand that they also eat earthworms, so you could still get moles in your yard going after the earthworms. Thanks for giving me your location. Weed and feed is applied after weeds like dandelions are actively growing and you are mowing regularly. 🙂 Thanks again for the help. One way to tell if there are grubs in your yard is to shovel a few samples of turf two inches deep and about the size of a dinner plate around the bare spots. Suggest you wait till May to put down your GrubEX. Hi Irene M I have an older Scotts Easy Green spreader. (GrubEX controls the next generation of grubs that will hatch in summer.) Can I put Scott’s GrubEx down with Scott’s Bermuda grass seed at the same time? In Michigan it would have been best to apply earlier this summer. GrubEx kills grubs as they hatch and begin to feed. It really boils down to how much grub activity you are seeing and if your grass needs to be replaced. DJ. I just reseed my lawn last week. GrubEX prevents grubs from being a problem when you apply prior to eggs hatching (by mid August). I have applied GrubEx to my Lawn yesterday and watered it using my sprinkler system for 2 hours. We have a “slight majority” of Bermuda and therefore from late fall until early summer the yard is brown. GrubEX should get a good watering after application. Another thought is if this grass grows taller, faster than your other grass, it may be annual ryegrass. Sometimes, they can cause severe damages only in one season.​. I got a bad case of moles last year. Bug be gone 100% control is not likely even under ideal application timing/conditions. Thanks. If you were to wait to apply next spring, you would not really be taking care of this grub cycle, but the one that willhatch from the beetle eggs laid next summer. My lawn was a mess and trying to bring it back the last couple years. When Is The Best Time To Apply GrubEx? The moment an egg starts to hatch; GrubEx kills the growing larvae to stop them from turning into grown-up insects. White grubs, the larval form of beetles such as the June bug and Japanese beetle, are a lawn pest in Illinois. Thank u in advance. They give a chart with a “WHP” which is the number of days to wait to harvest after application for the crops listed. I want to point out however that GrubEX will not be as effective preventing grub damage as it would have been if you had applied it by mid summer. Regarding your Japanese Beetles, Ortho Bug B Gon Spray does a good job when the insects are present. I just found this Blog, and I love it. Now all my neighbors ask me for advice. Just put down Step 1 last week before a good soaking rain in Massachusetts. Be sure to lightly water after application. In case, you prefer to hire a professional to treat your grub problem, consider TruGreen. Hi Joetoronto Check with your local garden center for a recommendation. Can I put grub ex & crab grass killer down at same time? What do I do? Good Luck. ​Maintaining your lawn may not seem difficult, but when the grubs attack, it might cause a massive damage on your lawn. When should I apply grubex? Hi Jim Gibbons Thank you. GrubEx is usually applied in the Spring and Summerguard is applied about mid summer. It is best to allow a week between applying Scotts Turf Builder W&F and GrubEX. Should I use Grubex now as well. The ideal window of application is mid May thru mid June, however this can shift earlier or later depending on location. How long should I Irrigate after its applied? 4) Dethatch, aerate and seed (Heat Tolerant Blue) (starter fertilizer). Thank you for the info, I’m not looking to kill the moles, just reduce them by killing their food supply. In any event, if your lawn is one of the cool-season grasses (Ky Bluegrass, Ryegrass and/or Fescue) you are approaching the time of year to feed 2 or 3 times to maximize root growth. Sorry you had coverage problems. Many of the mole experts suggest trapping. From upstate NY. It is late November, we have had snow already, but we’re having some 40+ degree days. Should I wait for him to mow first, before applying Grubex ?? There are some insecticides on the market that claim to kill mature grubs. When applied in early fall, they generally kill between 20 and 80 percent of the grubs. My lawn area is over 20,000 sq.ft. ft. is 12.5 lbs and Southern Turf Builder is 14.06 lbs.). You can apply GrubEx and fertilizer at the same time. I believe Dave was the last person asking me a question on this post.). Keep in mind you should apply liquid and granular products in a dry environment to prevent runoff. If the beetles are damaging your plants now, you can kill them. A couple of things to help you with Japanese Beetles: If you locate one of those hanging traps in your garden you will attract more Japanese Beetles to your area than you will trap. The beetles you are seeing are likely not feeding on your grass roots as they are waiting for warm weather to emerge from the soil. This is the best choice however next year’s treatment will be for next year’s generation of grubs that will show up in late summer/fall. Any grubs you are seeing now have completed their grub cycle and will soon become beetles. In the summer they lay eggs and in the mid-summer, grubs hatch and start feeding themselves through the roots of the turf. Mowing this summer will eliminate this grass. If you plan on seeding in spring, use Starter Lawn Food plus Crabgrass Preventer instead. Hi Jen Williams I would not be concerned as I believe your lawn will be protected from Grubs as the active ingredient gets absorbed into your grass plants. ( Log Out /  I bought grub ex and weed and feed, but i think that will only kill the grubs and dandelions whats the next step? Late May will be good timing for GrubEX based on when you seeded. We have a acre yard that needs to be treated, and we live on well water, so I’m not able to water in due to the stress on the well. ft. bag using that same setting. while planting or transplanting, i have seen adult grubs in my perennial beds. Thanks. You’re not going to find just a collection of basic articles about gardening here. GrubEx is best applied prior to eggs being laid in August as you have cited. The Grub Control Must Be Watered in Immediately. Please understand that GrubEx you apply now is to kill the next generation of grubs that will show up in summer, not any grubs you may be seeing in your soil now. How do you determine which to apply? Apply ASAP to maximize prevention of grub problems in late summer/fall. You can seed now. Identify the Problem Before Learning When to Apply Grub Control. The key is that your grass plants capture the ingredient in the root zone to protect the plants from grub damage. Hi Chris M Water real good after application, allow grass to dry and then all is ok for your dogs. Hi Adam F Chlorantraniliprole is an ingredient of Acelepryn (for commercial use) and GrubEx (for homeowners). Good luck with your vegetable garden. – SummerGuard does not control grubs which are the larvae of Japanese Beetles. Easily apply with a Scotts® broadcast, drop, handheld, or Wizz® spreader and stop grubs before they damage your lawn. This is the most active tunnel and the best place to set the trap or bait. Yes, you can put both down during the same week. – With that much beetle activity I would put down the GrubEX. You may not see a reduction in Japanese Beetles early this summer as they will come from the grubs that were hatched from eggs last summer. control. As what the Scotts Company recommends, every 1,000 square of the lawn should be applied with 2.87 pounds of Grubex. No, GrubEx does not kill grass seed. Hi Rosa One application of Scotts® GrubEx® 1 can kill and prevent grubs for up to 4 months. -Do I need to wait a certain amount of timeto put down GrubEx? I just discovered grubs now in my lawn. Is that the same as Chlorantraniliprole that is the active ingredient on the label?? Be sure to put down Turf Builder with Halts Crabgrass Preventer around April 1 next year. Typically you want to space Scotts Lawn Food applications about 6 to 8 weeks apart to take full advantage of the timed-release of nutrients. The best time to apply GrubEx is early spring through mid-summer when grub activity in lawns in heightened. Some seed blends include a small amount of annual ryegrass as a temporary cover until the more permanent grasses develop. Prompt and precise application of Grubex is one of the optimal solutions. Hi Jermika GrubEx will not keep grass seed from growing. edd1975_msn_com. Last June/July of 2014 I had a severe outbreak/infestation of grubs like I had never seen before, I’m talking about 10-20 big, fat, jumbo Shrimp size grubs per each shovel scoop full of soil, I had always seen a small grub here or there but, never as many, and they were never as big! Prevention & Maintenance Tips Is thier any immediate solution/ products on your end that could also work on this years beetles. A week later you would Dethatch heavily or slit seed to get your grass seed in contact with the soil. I have an ant problem and bought triazicide insect killer for lawns. Killing these grubs is no joke. Wait until a dry day between spring and late summer before applying Grubex for a season-long protection of your yard. Because GrubEx targets the larval stage of many insects, the best time to apply it is when the beetles burrow into lawns to lay their eggs -- in spring to early summer. Good luck. Hi Mary You have activated this active ingredient with the irrigation. You stated that the GreenMax has more Nitrogen and Iron than the regular Turf Builder, what connection am I overlooking? Bullet PoinTake a good look at your lawn. The typical timing would be to do grass seed ASAP so it will begin to grow as the soil warms, and to wait to put GrubEx down in May since this application is targeted against the next generation of grubs that will begin to show up in late summer. The hose version. this is jeff can i mix scotts grass seed with scotts starter fertilizer do it all on shot and do i have to water right way. can I use my weed killer for lawns and grubex at the same time? Maybe May is good where you live… how about those of us that still have some snow in May? You can still do something about it. The GrubEx you applied this spring will protect your lawn from the next round of grubs from eggs laid by beetles in late summer. Once you have seeded it is best to wait until the seedlings have been mowed 4 times before putting down any weed controls. GrubEx will take care of grubs (one of the primary things moles eat). Apply anytime in May/June, the sooner the better. So you answered my question about how long I have to deal with the skunks, and watching every move my dog makes!! Im winning the battle with crab grass and dandelions:) Now working on the bare spots with seeding and trying to avoid not know what I needed to do. I would spread the SummerGuard first since it contains lawn food, this way if you happen to get spreader wheel tracks mixed up from the two applications you would not have under or over fed areas of your lawn. The numbers on a lawn food bag are %’s so you need to multiply the % by the bag weight to find the total amount of nutrients. No need to wait for a mowing. Know when the best time you should apply it and the proper ways of application. Since you know your lawn size, sounds like you put down a half rate. Check with your local Garden Center for a product that will provide 24 hour grub control. Scotts or Ortho does not have a grub control product that works on grubs you may find in your lawn now and next spring. New plants in the same area are likely to catch the disease from the contaminated soil. Where can I buy grass seed that will grow in sand and shade? So now to your list: Crabgrass Preventer needs to go down in early spring before you are starting to see dandelion puffballs (this is a good visual even though the product does not prevent or kill dandelions). 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