Is Scotts GrubEx any good?
Overall, GrubEx is well-regarded for its effectiveness in maintaining healthy lawns and reducing pest issues. Turn to chemical insecticides. Effective preventive grub treatments for lawns include imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and clothianidin. The best time to apply these pesticides runs from the middle of April to the middle of June, depending on where you live. If you wait until brown patches appear, it is too late.You also can apply Mach II, Ortho’s Grub-B-Gon or Scotts GrubEx in August, but because they are slower to work, your lawn may experience some grub damage before they provide full control. These products are best applied in July, so they can impact grubs as soon as they hatch.Overall, GrubEx is well-regarded for its effectiveness in maintaining healthy lawns and reducing pest issues.
Does Scotts GrubEx work?
Yes, it will work, but there are MUCH better products that kill faster and are stronger. One of those being active ingredient Dylox. They key to success with Scotts GrubEx is to water it in with a full 1” of water to get it into the soil and activated. If you do not water it in, it will not work. To apply grub control granules, you’ll want to mow the lawn first, as well as make sure that the lawn is dry and that there is no rain predicted for the next 24 hours.They key to success with Scotts GrubEx is to water it in with a full 1” of water to get it into the soil and activated. If you do not water it in, it will not work.This grub killer also kills caterpillars (armyworm), chinchbugs, May/June beetles, and more (as listed), and can help control Japanese beetle infestations when applied annually. Apply Scotts® GrubEx®1 Season Long Grub Killer to a dry lawn in the spring or early summer to kill grubs as they develop.
Does Scotts GrubEx kill existing grubs?
About This Product Grubs work underground, feeding on roots and destroying your lawn from the inside out. With Scotts GrubEx, you can stop them before they even start. One application in the spring or early summer kills grubs as they hatch, protecting your lawn for the entire season. When to Apply Grub X (Scotts GrubEx) A well-known grub killer brand is “Scotts GrubEx. Applying this product in late spring to early summer, usually in May or June, is normally advised before grubs become active and feed on grass roots.The main difference between the two is Scott’s GrubEx is a preventative grub control product – applied in the spring before beetles lay their eggs – and Bayer Grub Killer Plus is a fast-acting grub killer – applied after eggs hatch to kill active turf destroying white grubs.Formerly sold as Bayer, BioAdvanced Season-long Grub Control contains imidacloprid which works like a faster version of Grubex. It doesn’t kill as many grub types as Grubex and it does carry a caution label, but it is quicker.The main difference between the two is Scott’s GrubEx is a preventative grub control product – applied in the spring before beetles lay their eggs – and Bayer Grub Killer Plus is a fast-acting grub killer – applied after eggs hatch to kill active turf destroying white grubs.
Is GrubEX effective in the fall?
To prevent grubs from infesting your lawn, the best time to treat the area with insecticides is late spring or early summer. For active infestations, you should treat your lawn in early fall. By the time damage is apparent it is much too late for preventive white grub products such as Merit and Grub-X. These must be applied before mid-August. Curative insecticide treatments after early October are not effective and are not recommended.Apply in the Spring, from April to late May, when the ground has thawed to control over-wintering grubs. Then apply from late June to early August within 2-3 weeks for adult beetles. From late August to September help control new grubs to protect turf from over-wintering for the following Spring.In this scenario, the best time to apply grub curative treatment in your yard will be when you see the first signs of damage. This can happen between mid-July and September, during the grub’s larvae stage.You also can apply Mach II, Ortho’s Grub-B-Gon or Scotts GrubEx in August, but because they are slower to work, your lawn may experience some grub damage before they provide full control. These products are best applied in July, so they can impact grubs as soon as they hatch.
How do you apply GrubEX correctly?
Apply and Activate: Walk at a steady pace to apply the granules to a dry lawn. Then, just water it in to get the product down into the soil where grubs live. Sweep It Up: Use a broom or blower to sweep any stray granules from driveways and sidewalks back onto the lawn where they can get to work. Once grubs devour the roots of grass, it can’t regrow on its own. You’ll need to rake out the damaged areas of grass, spread grass seed and fertilizer, and water daily until the new grass gets established.To apply grub control granules, you’ll want to mow the lawn first, as well as make sure that the lawn is dry and that there is no rain predicted for the next 24 hours.Keep your lawn mowed to 3 to 4 inches high and use fertilizer to build up a healthy root system. Simple steps to try to control grubs include applying beneficial nematodes. Nematodes are microscopic worms. As larvae, nematodes will eat grubs.After treating your lawn for grubs, it’s vital to allow it some time to recover. Remove the dead leaf material with a rake to expose the soil where you can to allow for your lawn to move back into these areas and ‘peg down’ new roots.
Does GrubEx need to be watered in immediately?
Water the lawn immediately after applying the insecticide. The second major concern is to make sure the insecticide is thoroughly watered into the ground with at least a half-inch of irrigation or rain immediately after the chemical is applied. The Best Time to Apply Grub Control To prevent grubs from infesting your lawn, the best time to treat the area with insecticides is late spring or early summer. For active infestations, you should treat your lawn in early fall.Grubs won’t go away on their own. If you’re dealing with a grub infestation on your lawn, you may be wondering if they will eventually go away on their own. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Grubs are the larvae of beetles, and they feed on the roots of your grass.For grub control in your lawn, we recommend using Dominion 2L. Dominion 2L is an effective grub killer with a broad label, meaning it will effectively control many other turf and ornamental pests, such as aphids, beetles, leafhoppers, and whiteflies.Water your lawn lightly after applying grub control to help move the product into the soil where the grubs live. Just don’t overdo it! Don’t apply if rain is in the forecast within 24 hours. Heavy rain can wash away the product before it activates.