Product Description
Milky Spore is a naturally occurring host specific bacterium (Bacillus popillae-Dutky). This product is lethal to a familiar destructive summer-time pest. It targets and indiscriminately works to attack the white grubs of Japanese Beetles.
The adult beetle feeds on fruits, flowers, shrubs, garden plants and the foliage of some field crops. At the immature beetle stage, the grub feeds on the roots of grass and other vegetation to include stems of plants.
Please note: This product is not registered for sale in Canada, or the states of Washington and Oregon.
Application Info:
Apply one level measure teaspoon of Milky Spore powder on top of grass in spots every four feet in rows four feet apart. Treat your lawn any season of the year when the ground is not frozen. Water lightly after application to soak spores into soil. Areas between spots will be inoculated naturally. Highly efficient control cannot be expected until the entire area is inoculated. Milky Spore has been known to last 15 years or longer with one application.
You can make a homemade dispenser by attaching (duct tape works great) one pound coffee can with 15 nail holes to a 4 foot stick six inches from the bottom.
To purchase a dispenser tube, click here.
Resident spores in treated turf are swallowed by grubs during their normal pattern of feeding; this starts the demise of healthy grubs. Milky Spore disease then begins to cripple the grub, and within the next 7-21 days it will eventually die. As the grub decomposes, it releases billions of new spores which can then kill other grubs. These spores won't affect other beneficial insects in your lawn.
Milky Spore is not harmful to beneficial insects, birds, bees, pets or man. The product is approved and registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency. Milky Spore will not affect wells, ponds or streams.
The ideal way to combat area infestation is through organized community efforts. Large areas treated with Milky Spore can result in long term control.
TREATMENT COVERAGE
10 oz. can treats: 2,500 square feet
40 oz. can treats: 10,000 square feet
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Additional Information
| Weight | 3 |
|---|---|
| Type | Pest Prevention |
| Size | 40 oz. |
| Coverage | 10000 square feet |
| Key Feature | All natural, non-toxic, Japanese Beetle control |
| Effective for | 15 years |
| Manufacturer | St. Gabriel Organics |
Shipping Information
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- Insured against damage or loss while in transit
- This Product Ships To:
- US Lower 48
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- Ships Via:
- Fedex or UPS
Questions about the Milky Spore Powder Japanese Beetle Control - 40 oz
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- From Marlies Quinn at 9/28/10 12:17 PM
- We have a fenced in back yard for our 2 small dogs (one 11 lbs., one 16 lbs) to go outside. We don't use any chemical products in the back yard. We've had a prevalence of Japanese beetles this year, & now have an infestation of Japanese beetle grubs in parts of our back yard. Of course, as a result we've had many birds (during day), raccoons, skunks, & possibly cats (at night) tear up the spots where the grubs have weakened the sod. I've raked the loose sod up, & as a result we've got big bare spots in the lawn. We're going to plant grass again, but first have to get rid of the grubs. I should also add both our dogs eat grubs as if they were a favorite snack.
This website, http://www.biconet.com/biocontrol/bpopillae2.html says..." Milky Spore disease then begins to cripple the grub, and within the next 7-21 days will eventually die. As the grub decomposes, it releases billions of new spores...Milky Spore is not harmful to beneficial insects, birds, bees, pets or man. The product is approved and registered with EPA, Milky Spore will not affect wells, ponds or streams." My question is if my dogs, & other critters eat crippled, dying grubs...how can that not be harmful? - Milky spore is harmless to pets. Grubs affected by milky spore pose no threat to your dogs.
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- We have a fenced in back yard for our 2 small dogs (one 11 lbs., one 16 lbs) to go outside. We don't use any chemical products in the back yard. We've had a prevalence of Japanese beetles this year, & now have an infestation of Japanese beetle grubs in parts of our back yard. Of course, as a result we've had many birds (during day), raccoons, skunks, & possibly cats (at night) tear up the spots where the grubs have weakened the sod. I've raked the loose sod up, & as a result we've got big bare spots in the lawn. We're going to plant grass again, but first have to get rid of the grubs. I should also add both our dogs eat grubs as if they were a favorite snack.
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