Grub, Japanese Beetle and Mole Control

Produced to USDA standards, MILKY SPORE is the safest material ever developed for control over the larvae (grubs) of Japanese Beetles.

St. Gabriel Organics’ Milky Spore is a naturally occurring host specific bacterium (Bacillus popillae-Dutky). This product is lethal to a familiar, yet destructive summer-time pest: Japanese Beetles. It targets and discriminately works to attack the white grubs, that later turn into 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 enjoys feeding on the roots of grass and other vegetation, including the stems of plants.

Turf inoculation treatments / applications with MILKY SPORE puts a protective blanket on your lawn.

Considered the weakest link in the chain and the most vulnerable point to introduce an infection, 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 the grub 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 the EPA; Milky Spore will not affect wells, ponds or streams.

The ideal way to combat infestation is through organized community efforts. Large areas treated with Milky Spore can result in long term control.

TREATMENT COVERAGE
Ready-To-Use sizes:
10 oz. can treats: 2,500 square feet
40 oz. can treats: 10,000 square feet
20 lb. bag treats: 7,000 square feet


FAQ

Q: How fast does the Spore work and how long does it last?
A: Milky Spore begins working as soon as it is applied, as long as the grubs are feeding. Once grubs are infected, they will multiply the Spore by several billion times and spread it further. In warm climates, good control can occur in one to three years. Once established in a lawn, Milky Spore has been known to last 15 to 20 years.

Q: Will fertilizer or chemical pesticides that have dursban and diazinon in them affect Spore?
A: Dursban and diazinon have been banned by the EPA as toxic to the environment. Milky Spore is safe for the environment an is not affected by pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. They may be applied at the same time.

Q: Can I use it in the veggie garden?
A: Yes, Milky Spore is harmless to food crops. It is not a chemical pesticide. It may be used in gardens, around pools and wells.

Q: Should we keep our pets off the lawn?
A: Milky Spore does no affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants or man. It is not a poison.

Q: What if I treat my yard and my neighbor doesn’t?
A: Your lawn will be protected even if you are surrounded by untreated property. Eventually, the Spore will creep next door into adjacent areas by natural movement.

Q: Won’t beetles fly in from my neighbor’s yard?
A: An adult beetle feeds only during its first two weeks. By the time they fly in from adjacent areas, any new grubs laid in late summer will be affected by the Spore.

Q: What about moles?
A: Eliminating grubs with Milky Spore often causes moles ad skunks to feed elsewhere. Unfortunately, they may head for your neighbor’s untreated yard instead. Milky Spore does not affect moles, it simply eliminates their food source.

Q: How do I know if I have grubs?
A: Grubs feed on the roots of your grass which can become brown and die. Simply lift the dead grass ad look for white larvae curled into the shape of a “C” about the size of a penny. Active grubs can completely destroy a lawn. Use Milky Spore for safe, long-lasting control.

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