Milky Spore is a one-time application
Milky Spore uses the naturally occurring bacterium, Paenibacillus popilliae. This bacillus primarily targets Japanese Beetle grubs, the soil-dwelling larval stage, before they become the destructive adults. These grubs target lawn and garden soil, causing unsightly damage to turf and crop loss where they are active. Once applied, Milky Spore must be ingested by the grubs as they feed. The more spores that are in the area, the greater the chance of infection. Once ingested, Milky Spore kills grubs within approximately 3 weeks and continues to propagate while Japanese Beetle grubs are active.
Key Features:
Target-specific meaning it is safe for use around people, pets and beneficial insects.
Considered harmless to food crops.
Aids in keeping digging mammals out of the treated area by limiting their food source.
Not affected by freezing or other adverse environmental conditions.
Compatible with most fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other lawn chemicals.
Coverage Rate: Milky Spore Powder
10 oz for 2,500 sq. ft.
1 lb for 4,000 sq. ft.
2.5 lbs for 10,000 sq. ft.
10 lbs per acre
When To Use: Milky Spore Powder is a one-time application.
Milky Spore's effectiveness can be enhanced with the use of beneficial nematodes - specifically NemaSeek. This species of beneficial nematode actively seeks out grubs in the soil and spreads the Milky Spore as they do so. Apply Milky Spore dry, then water in the NemaSeek for complementary control of pests in your soil.
Additional Information:
Japanese Beetles, Milky Spore and Soil Inoculation
This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman)