8 best insect control for lawns

Product description

Prevent grubs from damaging your lawn with Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long Grub Killer. A single application can stop and prevent grubs all season long. Apply during spring or early summer to kill grubs as they develop. Using Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long Grub Killer annually can also help control Japanese beetle infestations. Easily apply with a Scotts broadcast, drop, handheld, or Wizz spreader and stop grubs before they damage your lawn.

• One application in the spring or early summer kills and prevents grubs for 4 months, guaranteed (Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back)
• Helps prevent root damage caused by insects for a stronger lawn
• Prevents turf damage by killing grubs when they are young
• Kills 25% more grub types vs. original GrubEx
• Scotts products are designed to work with Scotts spreaders

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use this in vegetable garden
Answer:	You probably "could" use it to prevent/kill grubs (and other insects), but probably should not use it in your garden(s) if you intend to eat the veggies you grow, since it IS a chemical. Grubs typically won't eat most veggie or flower roots anyway as they tend to be a bit "hard" and "biter" for grubs liking, so you shouldn't even need to use any in your veggie or flower beds or garden areas, they do however enjoy grass roots as they tend to be much thinner, softer and "sweeter" to grubs, so use it only on your lawn/grass. You can also heavily apply this product and NOT worry about any lawn damage. I double the recommended spreader setting and it never negatively affects my lawn and I never get grubs anymore. Good Luck!
Question:	will it harm earthworms
Answer:	Grubex will not harm earthworms, nematodes or soil bacteria and does not pose a health risk to wildlife when applied according to label instructions.
Question:	Can I use with crabgrass preventer
Answer:	Yes, you can apply at the same time, I have for years! I apply this product each year 7 to 10 days after the LAST frost (usually early to mid March in my area of NYC), that way the soil has started to soften up and the products can get down and do their job, at the same time I apply a "Scotts" brand Crabgrass Pre-Emergent (which only kills/prevents SOME weed types) and so I also throw down a broader spectrum weed n feed to combat most/all other types of weeds and I also get a lawn food and a soil food down as well and I always overseed heavily each fall. Since figuring out my lawn and soil, what it needs and what works best for me, I have not had any grub or carbgrass issues in about 12 years. Good Luck
Question:	Does this kill Vine Weevil grubs? Thank you
Answer:	GrubEx1 will control the grub larvae of following insects: Japanese beetles, Asiatic garden beetles, Black turfgrass ataenius, Aphodius spp., European chafers, Green June beetles, May/June beetles, Northern masked chafers, Oriental beetles, Southern masked chafers, Caterpillars (including Armyworms, Cutworms, Sod websorms), Billbug grubs and crane fly larvae (including European Crane Flies). It will also suppress chinchbugs.

Product features

Apply in Spring to Early Summer

Prevent grubs from damaging your lawn with Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long Grub Killer. It kills 25% more grub types vs. original GrubEx. Easily apply with a Scotts broadcast, drop, handheld, or Wizz spreader and stop grubs before they damage your lawn.

Provides Protection For 4 Months

One application kills and protects for 4 months. Apply to a dry lawn and water in thoroughly to activate. See label for full product instructions.

Annual Use Can Help Control Japanese Beetle Infestations

Grubs and other listed insects can cause extensive damage to lawns by feeding on grass and its roots. Infested turf turns brown and is easily pulled up by hand. GrubEx1 prevents turf damage by killing grubs when they are young before they can cause turf damage.

Product description

The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line – unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power.Dual-action Spectracide Immunox Fungus Plus Insect Control For Lawns kills listed major lawn diseases and fungus plus kills harmful insects on contact. The ready-to-spray hose-end concentrate is rainproof within hours, so it can’t be washed off by rain. This formula is highly effective when used to prevent diseases or when applied at the first sign of disease. Start treating when grass begins to turn green in the spring or when signs of diseases and insect damage are first noticed. For best control, treat every two weeks. Just attach to your garden hose and spray the lawn until wet – the QuickFlip hose-end sprayer activates at the flip of a switch. Use Spectracide Immunox Fungus Plus Insect Control For Lawns to control insects such as ants, sod webworms, fleas, brown dog ticks and others as listed, as well as lawn diseases such as black spot, brown patch, rust, powdery mildew and others as listed. One 32 ounce concentrate bottle covers 2,500 square feet of lawn.

• Kills harmful insects on contact: kills harmful insects including ants, sod webworms, fleas, brown dog ticks and more
• Kills listed major lawn diseases and fungus: prevents and controls black spot, brown patch, rust, powdery mildew and other listed diseases
• Rainproof IN hours: Spectracide Immunox fungus plus insect control for lawns can’t be washed off by rain
• Treats 2,500 SQ FT: this product treats 2,500 square feet
• Quick flip sprayer: the easy-to-use sprayer works at the flip of a switch

User questions & answers

Question:	can I use this spray for the fruit trees
Answer:	I would not its for lawns and might not be good for fruit trees or vegetables. for fungus try, Daconil Fungicide Concentrate 16 oz. . Insects try, Ortho Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Insect Killer Concentrate, 32-Ounce or insecticidal soaps . if you will eat anything you spray.
Question:	How long after applying can you use a fertilizer like weed and feed
Answer:	Hello, because this product is intended to be used around cracks and crevices and deals with fungus and insect control, it shouldn't have any affect on your application of weed and feed. Please keep in mind this product should be used in very limited ways, ie., avoid runoffs, and try to apply it so it does not affect bee activity. Immunox can be re-applied every couple of weeks when needed.
Question:	Does it work for grubs
Answer:	Short answer: No, it is not effective for grubs. I used to use Spectracide's Immunox for treatment and prevention of lawn fungus, until they put a broad spectrum insecticide in there. The Immunox currently sold will not only treat Fungus and insect pests, but will kill beneficial and vital insects like bees, ladybugs, butterflies, preying mantids, etc. So there is no longer any good reason to use Immunox. For Fungus, consider one of the generic offerings of Propaconizole offered here at Amazon and elsewhere. Very effective and gentle on the lawn. For grubs, consider Bayer "24 Hour Grub Killer Plus" with Dylox. Apply it when grubs are active, and water it in heavily right away. It is extremely and quickly effective, and then degrades in 48 hours to a week so that you do not have long lasting effects on beneficial insects. Only if you can keep it out of your gardens and flowering trees, you can use Merit or Adonis for season long control of grubs in your lawn.
Question:	will this be safe for Zoysia grass
Answer:	Zoysia is a turf grass as is St Augustinegrass so it should work. Do a little more research.

Product features

Spectracide Immunox Fungus Plus Insect Control For Lawns (Ready-to-Spray)

Step 1:

Shake container well before using. Connect a garden hose to the sprayer nozzle. Make sure switch is fully forward in the "OFF" position.

Step 2:

Turn on water at faucet. Extend hose to the farthest area to be treated and work back toward the faucet so you don't come in contact with the treated area.

Step 3:

To BEGIN spraying, point nozzle toward treatment site and pull switch backwards towards hose connection. Water will automatically mix with the product. Spray until wet to control listed insects and lawn diseases. Walk at a steady pace, working back toward the faucet while spraying, using an even sweeping motion, slightly overlapping treated areas.

Step 4:

To STOP spraying, push switch forward toward nozzle. Turn water off at faucet. To relieve pressure before removing nozzle from hose, pull switch backwards towards hose connection until water stops spraying.

To STORE unused product, make sure switch is fully forward in the “OFF” position. Place in cool area away from heat, sunlight or open flame.

Product Facts

Where to Use: Outdoors on lawns.

What it Does: Prevents and controls Black spot, Brown patch, Rust, Powdery mildew and other listed diseases. Kills listed insects on contact.

When to Use: This product is highly effective when it is used to prevent diseases or applied at the first signs of disease. To prevent diseases and control insects, start treating when grass begins to turn green in the spring or when signs of diseases and insect damage are first noticed. For best control, treat every two weeks.

Product description

Two way formula controls both surface and soil insects.

• INSECT KILLER: Kills listed surface insects including grubs, ants, ticks and more in 24 hours
• 3 MONTH PROTECTION: Kills listed soil insects for up to 3 months
• USE ON: Soil and turf lawns and around the home
• PLUS MOSQUITO KILLER: Kills mosquitos in addition to 30 other outdoor pests
• COVERAGE AREA: Treats up to 5,334 square feet
• RESTRICTIONS: Not for use in CT, MD, & VT. Not for sale, sale into, distribution, and or use in Nassau, Suffolk, Kings and Queens counties of NY

User questions & answers

Question:	How long does this work on controlling mosquitos
Answer:	It kills the mosquitos, right away. The mosquitos, usually, stay away for (about) a month. However, you must be diligent in not keeping standing water around your property.
Question:	Push in to open means product comes out of container right
Answer:	yes. it's like child proof bottles where you push the lid in and then screw. The bottle is very robust and leak proof.
Question:	Can I use this on fake grass
Answer:	I don't see why not. You are going after the pests. Formula does not effect surface in any way.
Question:	how long after i spray can my dogs go on the grass
Answer:	I have a German Shepherd and researched this question through the Manufacturer's Website. Once the application has completely dried, it is safe for dogs to be on the lawn.

Product features

BioAdvanced Complete Insect Killer For Soil & Turf

There are a lot of annoying insects out there. Many enjoy tunneling into and chewing on your lawn, some like to bite your skin and still others seem to have one goal - to leave your yard and invade your home. Kills most common yard insects, including:

• Crickets
• European crane fly larvae
• Stink bugs
• Cockroaches
• Spiders
• Wasps
• Boxelder bugs
• Japanese beetles and more.

EZ-Grip One Touch Sprayer

Application for large areas just got easier. Simply attach this product your garden hose, turn on the water and use your thumb to activate the sprayer. Use this tip when finished spraying: turn off the hose, then turn the sprayer on once more to relieve the water pressure before detaching.

Won’t Harm Lawns (when used as directed)

Contains an herbicide proven to control bermudagrass, crabgrass & other listed grass weeds down to the roots without harming the lawn or other desirable plants. It is absorbed by listed weed leaves, therefore thorough coverage is important to ensure best control.

Kills Ticks

Kills and Repels mosquitoes, flies, ants, fleas, ticks and other listed annoying pests. Kills listed insects through contact and keeps on protecting for up to 2 weeks.

No mixing or measuring

Attach to hose, turn on and walk backwards at a steady pace.

Concentrate

Pump Style Tank Sprayers:

• Dilute concentrate in water. Close sprayer, shake well and spray

Dial-Style Hose-End Sprayers:

• Fill sprayer with enough concentrate to cover area to be treated. Close sprayer and set dial. Attach sprayer to hose and apply

Concentrate Plus Water Hose-End Sprayer:

• Pour concentrate into sprayer jar to the required fluid ounce level. Add the appropriate amount of water to gallons level

Product description

Use Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer for fast-acting insect control. The granules kill outdoor insects and keep them from coming inside. Kills ants, ticks, fleas, spiders, sod webworms, and other listed insects by contact. Apply to lawns, around home foundations, and on ornamental, flower, and vegetable gardens (on listed vegetables) with a Scotts spreader, then water in. The formula kills bugs by contact, above and below the ground while creating a three-month bug barrier (against listed insects).

• Kill all listed bugs, including ants, ticks, sod webworms, fleas & spiders, with Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer
• Use on lawns, around a home's perimeter, and on ornamentals, in vegetable gardens (on listed vegetables) & flower beds
• Fast-acting, kills above and below the ground, and creates a barrier to keep bugs from coming inside (refer to packaging for complete list)
• Apply using a Scotts Drop, SpeedyGreen, or EdgeGuard spreader, then water it in
• Provides up to 10,000 sq. ft. of coverage

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it kill chiggers
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Will this take care of gnats swarming my yard
Answer:	Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer is not registered to control gnats in the lawn.
Question:	Would this repel wasps from a lawn
Answer:	This product will kill wasps, but it does not contain an insect repellent.
Question:	Is it safe for pets
Answer:	Yes

Product features

Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer

Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer is a fast-acting lawn insect killer and kills above and below the ground. Kills ants, ticks, sod webworms, fleas, and spiders by contact. BugClear also creates a 3-month bug barrier to keep insects from infiltrating your lawn (see label for insects controlled for 3 months).

Ortho makes it easy: just use a Scotts spreader to apply to your lawn, around home foundation as a perimeter treatment, or on ornamental, flower, and listed vegetable gardens. For best results, treated area should be thoroughly watered immediately after application. See product label for complete information.

Product description

In summertime, life outside is just better. Cutter insect repellents keep your family covered through all of the outdoor fun – so you can soak up some sun without swatting biting bugs. With a range of formulations to choose from, it’s easy to pick the right Cutter product for any outdoor activity, whether you’re lounging at the beach, cheering on your favorite soccer player or just enjoying the backyard. Makes you invisible to bugs. Enjoy your backyard again with Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray Concentrate. It controls mosquitoes, listed ants, fleas and other listed insects on lawns, landscapes and outdoor surfaces. Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray Concentrate kills fast and lasts all summer, providing up to 12 weeks of control against house crickets, carpenter ants, harvester ants, lady beetles and earwigs. Includes the QuickFlip hose-end sprayer, which activates spray at the flip of a switch. For best results, apply early before insect populations are high. Covers up to 5,000 square feet of lawn.Cutter insect repellents have been helping families have fun together outdoors for more than 50 years. Goodbye mosquitoes. Hello, summer.

• KILLS FAST: Kills mosquitoes, listed ant types, fleas and other listed insects
• QUICKFLIP HOSE-END SPRAYER: Hose-end-sprayer activates spray at the flip of a switch – just grip, flip and go
• LASTS ALL SUMMER: Controls up to 12 weeks against house crickets, carpenter ants, harvester ants, lady beetles and earwigs
• COVERAGE: Treats up to 5,000 square feet of lawn
• NO MIXING REQUIRED: Attach the sprayer to a garden hose to treat your lawn, landscape and outdoor surfaces where insects hide

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the water to cutter mix ratio if I want to use the remnant amount of cutter I have in a spray bottle. is it 2:1, 3:1. 4:1 etc
Answer:	No , I’m sorry these are not recyclable, once the repellent oils that are infused to the plastic bands wear off , the bands no longer work.
Question:	Can it be used if dogs will be in the yard
Answer:	The bracelets last 18 months from time of purchase if maintained In individually sealed packages.
Question:	how will you know if the product is used up if the water fills/mixes with bottle
Answer:	Yes , they are one time use per band . They come individually wrapped so you can grab one and go.
Question:	Can you use this spray on flowers
Answer:	Yes

Product features

HOSE-END CONCENTRATE

• Use to treat large areas, including lawns, ornamentals and outdoor surfaces.
• Simple hose-end attachment makes application easy; no mixing required.

OUTDOOR FOGGER

• Ideal for yards, decks, patios and picnic spots.
• Aerosol spray designed for use in infested outdoor areas.

CITRONELLA CANDLE

• Ideal for yards, decks and patios.
• Burn several candles to create perimeter protection against flying insects.

KEEP BUGS AT BAY

Treat your lawn with an all-purpose lawn spray labeled for use against mosquitoes, like Cutter Backyard Bug Control products, to create a barrier against biting bugs.

Use a patio repellent around your deck or outdoor gathering area to create a zone of mosquito protection while you’re spending time outdoors. Easy-to-use Cutter CitroGuard Candles use the repelling properties of citronella oil to repel mosquitoes and other flying bugs for hours.

Use a personal insect repellent as a reliable line of defense against biting bugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using a repellent, with DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus, as a highly effective way to minimize your risk of mosquito bites.

Product description

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawn & Landscape Ready-To-Spray kills bugs outside before they come inside! It quickly kills up to 235 kinds of listed bugs, while creating a bug barrier to stop them before they enter your home. The bug spray is non-staining and odor-free and starts killing outdoor insects within minutes. Treat up to 5,300 sq. ft. and protect against ants, fleas, spiders (excluding black widow) and American dog ticks for up to 3 months!

• Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawn & Landscape Ready-To-Spray kills 235 listed insects, including ants, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas & spiders outside before they come inside; plus it even creates a bug barrier to keep them out
• KILL OUTDOOR INSECTS: Starts working within minutes to kill listed outdoor bugs, so those lawn insects won't come inside your home
• LONG-LASTING CONTROL: This insect spray keeps on killing ants, spiders (excluding black widow), and American dog ticks for an impressive 3 months
• KEEP BUGS OUT: Create a barrier that keeps insects from coming inside your house (see product label for complete lists of pests)
• EASY TO APPLY: One bottle treats up to 5,300 sq. ft., and there's no mixing or measuring--just attach to your garden hose and spray; people and pets may re-enter after the treated area has been allowed to dry

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this kill earwigs/pincer bugs
Answer:	Yes it does, if you go to the Ortho website and look up Home Defense it does list earwigs, and states that it kills 235 insects, I would think it would kill pincer's too. I hope this helps.
Question:	Does this product kill Japanese beetles on roses
Answer:	From what I read on the Ortho website this product kills over 250 bugs.
Question:	Will this product wash away when the sprinklers come on to water the lawn
Answer:	No
Question:	What does the bottle say about pets
Answer:	Safe for people n pets after it dries

Product features

Ants

Ants are common pests throughout the world. They are a nuisance, largely because of the annoyance caused by their presence - constructing mounds in the lawn or invading the home from the yard in search of food.

Fleas

Adult fleas are no larger than 1/8 inch long. They are reddish-brown, wingless insects that are laterally compressed, so they look as if they are walking on edge.

Ticks

Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects, they are actually arachnids like spiders and mites. They have 4 pairs of legs and no antennae. They lie in wait for a passing deer, pet, or person to walk near the shrub or grass they are perched on.

Spiders

Spiders can be found throughout the country. If you have the occasional fly or gnat in the house, chances are you’ll also have spiders in the house. Spiders live on bugs, but not enough to be considered for pest control.

Chinch Bugs

Adult chinch bugs are about one-fifth of an inch long and black with white wings folded over their backs. Chinch bugs feed on many kinds of lawn grasses, but St. Augustine grass and Zoysia grass are favorites.

Cutworms

If you see spots of brown grass and birds pecking at your lawn, you could be facing a cutworm infestation.

Mole Crickets

Mole crickets can be twice as long as their singing cousins - and their tunneling can ruin your lawn.

Sod Webworms

Sod webworms are the larvae of lawn moths. They live in the root level of your lawn and munch up the grass leaves. At root level, you’ll see small white tubes made of silky web. At dusk, you might even see the worms themselves.

Lawns

Ornamentals & Flowers

Vegetable Gardens

See label for listed vegetables.

Home Foundations

(Perimeter Treatment)

Product description

The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line – unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power. Spectracide Acre Plus Triazicide Insect Killer For Lawns Granules kills insects in large areas of lawns above and below ground. This formula kills on contact for season-long control against ants (excluding harvester and pharaoh ants). These granules also help protect your home from crickets, fire ants, chinch bugs, armyworms (fall and yellow-striped), billbugs, cutworms, earwigs, fleas, roaches (German and American), grubs, sod webworms, European crane flies, ticks and other listed insects. Use outdoors on lawns and as a band treatment around your house foundation. Treat when insects first appear or when you notice lawn damage. Treats up to 44,000 square feet. Apply Spectracide Acre Plus Triazicide Insect Killer For Lawns Granules when the grass is dry, then water the lawn lightly immediately after application. Once the treated area has been watered in and is dry, children and pets can return to the lawn. Read the entire label before use.

• KILLS LAWN INSECTS: Use outdoors on lawns and as a band treatment around your house foundation.
• ACRE PLUS: Treats up to 44,000 square feet of lawn.
• KILLS ON CONTACT: Treat when insects first appear or when you notice lawn damage.
• CONTROLS GRUBS: Treat any time between late July and early October.
• GRANULAR FORMULA: Distribute granules uniformly around the treatment area; water in lightly immediately after application.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this product safe for use around fruit trees
Answer:	Thank you for your question. Our product is for lawn use only and cannot be applied within 5 feet of edible crops.
Question:	Does it kill mosquitoes
Answer:	Thank you for your question. No, it will not kill mosquitoes.
Question:	Is this product harmful to pets
Answer:	Once watered and dried, it is safe for pets.
Question:	I have a large lot that does not have access to water and even less rain. Does this product require watering or does it work stright out of the bag
Answer:	I have 3 acres and you must water after putting it down on your lawn. The best way is do this on a dry day when rain is expected the nest day and it works fine. The product work great.

Product description

Apply Scotts Turf Builder SummerGuard Lawn Food with Insect Control to kill and protect against listed bugs and to feed and strengthen your lawn against heat and drought. Apply to a dry lawn, then water in thoroughly to activate the product. Apply in Summer: June through August.

• Feeds and strengthens your lawn against heat and drought
• Kills and protects against listed bugs
• Won't burn lawn—guaranteed
• Your lawn will begin to wilt when water is needed. Take advantage of nature's sprinkler and rely on the rain to water your lawn.
• A healthy lawn can clean the air, produce oxygen, prevent runoff and reduce soil erosion

User questions & answers

Question:	Whats the npk for summer guard
Answer:	The NPK for Scotts Turf Builder Summerguard is 20-0-8.
Question:	I just used the Summerguard. But I also have a huge problem with clover. How soon can I apply the Weed & Feed after using the summerguard
Answer:	I also applied this and have a clover issue... Scott’s recommends 4-6 weeks in between feedings. 30 days would be the shortest time with a minor risk of burning your lawn.
Question:	Does it affect pets in the yard? I've got 2 dogs and 2 cats in the yard daily! One of each is sensitve to flea and tick treatments
Answer:	I have two cats too. As far as I know insect killers are not harmful for pets. They kill spineless creatures, so they don't affect creatures with spine, including squirrels. As a precaution, it might be safer to keep the pets inside for a moment after applying this fertilizer.
Question:	What insects does it prevent
Answer:	From the scotts website:ants, armyworms, billbugs, chiggers, chinch bugs, crickets, fleas, grasshoppers, mole crickets, mealy bugs, sod webworms (lawn moth larvae), spiders, ticks, weevils.

Product features

Protect Your Lawn Against Heat and Drought This Summer

Scotts Turf Builder Summerguard Lawn Food with Insect Control is your remedy against summer lawn stresses. Summerguard feeds and strengthens against heat and drought by improving your lawn’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. It won’t burn your lawn - guaranteed!

Kill and Protect Against Common Lawn Bugs

Insects are no match for Scotts Turf Builder SummerGuard Lawn Food with Insect Control. Protect against listed insects, including ants, ticks and fleas.

Tips For Lawn Care Success

First, regular feedings help your lawn look it’s best and provide the nutrients it needs to withstand the stresses of weeds, weather and activity. Secondly, after you mow leave the grass clippings on the lawn! This allows grass to use water more effectively. Finally, water; utilize nature’s sprinkler as much as possible. When you do have to water, do it between 6 and 10AM - less water is lost to evaporation and more reaches the roots.