Grubs Away Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Joe from Wheeling, Wv
    07/14/2014
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    Is Grubs Away safe to use in areas where pets (dogs) play?
    My dogs lay in the grass as well as eat the grass. I need to make sure your product is absolutely safe and will not harm my pets.
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    Grubs Away is safe to use where pets play. Keep in mind you are watering in the treated area into the thatch layer of soil. Pets are safe to re enter the area after it has dried.
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  • Asked by Ed from Smis, Ca
    10/10/2016
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    Is the Grubs Away Insecticide NOT effective certain months of the year?
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    Grubs Away Insecticide is most effective when grass is actively growing so that it is absorbed through the roots.  When grass is dormant it would not absorb and translocate the product throughout.

    Depending on your location and the pest your are trying to treat for, application of Grubs Away can be anytime between mid May and mid August.  We recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to ask about insecticide timing for the pests in your region. These offices are an invaluable resource when dealing with pests and most have a master gardener and an entomologist on staff to answer pest insect questions.

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  • Asked by Wayne from White Lake, Mi
    04/01/2017
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    Why is Grubs Away Insecticide better than Bayer Season Long Grub Control?
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    We do not like to say that products are better than others. The Grubs Away Insecticide is a professional grade product and does contain a higher percentage of the active ingredient than the Bayer Season Long Grub Control. Each bag of the Grubs Away Insecticide will treat 20,000 square feet as well.

     

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    16 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kt
    03/31/2018
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    Will Grubs Away Insecticide harm earthworms and other beneficial insects in the soil?
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    Grubs Away Insecticide is not labeled to control earthworms nor other beneficial insects.  That being said if any were to ingest roots of treated plants/grass they could be killed.

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    13 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tommy from Wallace, Mi
    02/11/2017
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    Can Grubs Away Insecticide be applied on an area in my potato garden about 2 months before I plant?
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    We do not recommend applying Grubs Away Insecticide to an edible garden prior to or after harvest. Milky Spore can be applied to edible gardens and safely last a long time for controlling grubs. Please let us know if you need anything else.

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    11 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Everett from Seminole, Fl
    05/13/2017
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    What is the correct coverage area for Grubs Away (Southern Ag)?
    Do My Own indicates a coverage area of 20,000 sq ft for Grubs Away (Southern Ag) while the label indicates 6,400. Which is correct?
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    The 9lb bag of Grubs Away Insecticide will cover 6,400 sq ft and the 30 lb bag will cover 20,000 sq ft.

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    8 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Weston, Ct
    05/24/2018
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    How long is Grubs Away Insecticide effective against pests?
    will a second application be necessary?
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    Grubs Away Insecticide can last a few months in the soil but can be applied multiple times throughout the year as grubs can be actively feeding in both the spring and the fall.  Also a second application close to the first may be needed to help eliminate those grubs that were not near the surface at the time of the first application.  However, contact your local extension office to speak to the master gardener about the best time to treat white grubs in your area

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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeanette
    07/25/2014
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    Will Grubs Away be effective in Texas for eliminating June bug grubs? Is it safe for pets?
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    Grubs Away is an excellent product for keeping grubs and other insects away. It is pet safe if used as directed on the product label.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sharon from Henderson, Nevada
    10/31/2014
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    Can you use this in flower beds and rock gardens?
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    Yes, Grubs Away may be used in flower beds and rock gardens. Be sure to rake back the rocks before applying and water in well prior to raking the rocks back into place. Please be sure to read the product label prior to use for complete product instructions.
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  • Asked by Ronald from Slippery Rock , Pa
    09/15/2015
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    Is this a good time of the year to apply Grubs Away?
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    Depending on your location and the pest your are trying to treat for, application of Grubs Away can be anytime between mid May and mid August.  We recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to ask about insecticide timing for the pests in your region. These offices are an invaluable resource when dealing with pests and most have a master gardener and an entomologist on staff to answer pest insect questions.

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  • Asked by Robby from Newport,tennessee
    04/22/2016
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    Can you use Grub Away on a vegetable garden?
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    Grubs Away cannot be used in edible gardens. You can use Milky Spore in gardens for Grubs. 

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Frankkolarich from Tn
    06/25/2014
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    I have Zoysia grass. Is Grubs Away safe to use this on my lawn. I live in Tennessee
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    Grubs Away can be applied in Zoysia grass. Please let us know if you have any more questions.
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  • Asked by Nick from Hickory
    05/01/2018
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    Is Grubs Away Insecticide pet safe?
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    Yes, Grubs Away is pet safe if used as directed on the product label.

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  • Asked by Carol from Clemmons, Nc
    09/05/2014
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    Will Grubs Away kill fire ants?
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    Grubs Away is not labeled for fire ants. We recommend using Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait for treating fire ants. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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  • Asked by Roni from Sunrise Beach, Fl
    09/03/2016
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    What is the best product to control grubs?
    Specifically from Japanese beetles in garden and lawn
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    To treat specifically for Japanese beetle grubs, Milky Spore would be the best for both lawn and any edible garden. Milky Spore is harmless to food crops. It is not a chemical pesticide. It may be used in gardens, around pools and wells. Though we will say that if you are in Florida, you do not have Japanese Beetles grubs as they have yet to be identified as a pest in the state at all.  You would need to use a product like Grubs Away for the lawn only which is labeled for the more commons species of grubs found in your area. To find out when the best time to apply is, you would need to contact your local Master Gardener to make sure you are apply the product at the right cycle in your area to get the most results from the product. Applying it too early in their cycle or too late can cause you to only see partial results.

    A product that would be safe to treat the soil in your garden would be the Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench.Grubs are on this label and your harvest interval after application is going to vary from 7-21 days so be sure to read the product label to see which applies to your vegetables.

    You can view our White Grub Treatment Guide here.

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  • Asked by John from San Antonio, Tx
    10/04/2019
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    How quickly will Grubs Away Insecticide take effect once applied?
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    Grubs Away Insecticide is best applied before insects are active as it can take a few weeks to be completely absorbed by the roots.  If applied when insects are already active it can have limited results as it has to be ingested by the insects feeding on the treated areas.   We recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to ask about insecticide timing for the pests in your region to be sure you apply at the optimum time. These offices are an invaluable resource when dealing with pests and most have a master gardener and an entomologist on staff to answer pest insect questions.

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  • Asked by Heinrich from Cancouver Bc Canada
    10/23/2019
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    When is the best time to apply Grubs Away?
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    Typically, an application of Grubs Away can be anytime between mid May and mid August.  We recommend contacting your Department of Agriculture to ask about insecticide timing for the pests in your region. These offices are an invaluable resource when dealing with pests and most have a master gardener and an entomologist on staff to answer pest insect questions.

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