14 best insect control for lawn granules

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 Triazicide Insect Killer For Lawns Granules kill more than 100 types of lawn-damaging insects as listed. 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.Apply Spectracide 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 entire label before use. Available in a 1-pound shaker canister, a 10-pound bag and a 20-pound bag.

• KILLS LAWN INSECTS: Use outdoors on lawns and as a band treatment around your house foundation.
• KILLS MORE THAN 100 INSECT TYPES: Kills insects above and below ground, including ants (excluding harvester and pharaoh ants), crickets, armyworms, cutworms, grubs, ticks and others as listed.
• 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:	Does it kill grubs
Answer:	Thank you for your question. Yes, our product will kill grubs.
Question:	Does it kill ticks
Answer:	Thank you for your question. Yes, it will kill ticks.
Question:	Does this product kill spiders? I have wolf spiders, black widows and brown recluse spiders that seem to not be deterred by the liquid spray
Answer:	Thank you for your question. No, our product will not kill spiders.
Question:	Lowes has the same 20lb bag for $12.27. is there something special about this one
Answer:	Agreed. You'll beat this price if you're near Costco, H-D or Lowe's. Cheers!

Product features

Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer Products

There’s an army of insects out there looking for the next lawn or garden to feast on. Don’t let them turn the fruits of your labor into an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer products are formulated for broad-spectrum control of outdoor insects, whether you’re controlling pests in your lawn, garden or landscape. They even take care of bugs below ground, leaving plant-munching insects with nowhere to hide.

How do you know if you have insect damage?

In the heat of summer, we all have brown patches in our lawns. If it’s irregular or mottled, the browning could be a symptom of lawn pests. To test, pick a spot in the affected area of your lawn and spread the grass blades so the surface roots are visible – this will give you a good view of turf-feeding bugs. If the browning is fairly uniform over your entire lawn, it’s most likely caused by hot and dry weather.

Aphids

These green, yellow, brown, red or black pear-shaped insects with long legs and antennae aren’t easily disturbed. They suck plant juices out of the leaves, stems or roots of plants.

Ticks

In the same family as scorpions and spiders, these tiny arachnids are blood-feeding parasites found in tall grass. They carry infections such as Lyme disease, and females inflate from flat insects to oval shape after feeding.

Fleas

Found primarily on pets, fleas are just 3/16 inch long, but they carry several diseases, including typhus, bubonic plague and tapeworm. They usually appear in clusters of two or three on human ankles or legs or anywhere on pets.

Japanese beetles

A constant source of aggravation for gardeners, Japanese

beetles eat 300 types of trees and plants. Metallic green with coppery brown wing covers, these 3/8 inch-long creatures are often found around homes and gardens, attacking flowers, fruits and lawns.

Grub control

The tough lawn grub can cause real damage to your lawn and landscape. Whitish and c-shaped, grubs feed on grass roots, making lawns incapable of drawing necessary water and nutrients from the soil. Grubs are highly active during the summer – adult females generally lay their eggs in the soil during July, and the newly hatched grubs begin to feed on turf roots in early August, causing grass to die off in irregular patches.

For grub control, use Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer products in late spring, then again in the fall if a second generation appears.

Product description

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules provides 3-months of protection* from bugs for you and your family. It kills insects, including fleas, ticks, spiders and more, outside the home before they can come inside plus it starts creating a bug barrier in just minutes. Each bag of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules treats up to 10,000/20,000 sq. ft. *Refer to back panel for insects controlled for 3 months.

• 3-month protection (Refer to back panel for the insects controlled for 3 months)
• Kills listed bugs outside before they come inside
• Starts creating a bug barrier in minutes
• Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
• 10 lb. bag treats up to 10,000 sq. ft.

User questions & answers

Question:	is this biodegradable
Answer:	I question your competency. Yes it is biodegradable
Question:	How often is reapplication needed
Answer:	Here in Western PA we have been having some serious rain issues. I don't doubt the manufacturers specs on the package about using the product every ninety days. However, in my case? About three days after application we had RAIN. The resulting plethora of gnats, skeeter's, flies, no-see-ums" leads me to doubt the product was invented by Noah and could survive a flood. So, if the rain is scheduled to leave for at least a week. I will re-apply. I have had great success with Ortho products in the past.
Question:	Can pets be in the yard
Answer:	I put it out in my yard and let my dogs loose in the yard couple of hours later and they were fine. I also have a few stray cats that were go though my yard and lay around in my yard and they were fine also.
Question:	Does this kill millipedes? We figured in we got infested outside after buying garden plants at one of the big box garden stores
Answer:	More than likely,centipedes are listed on the bag among what it kills so i would imagine it does.

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

Insects invading your corner of the world? Whatever insect you're fighting, Black Flag products are dedicated to providing the tools you need to regain control. With formulas that act fast and never back down, Black Flag insect controls have been arming homeowners in the battle against invading bugs for more years than any other brand. Protect your lawn with Black Flag Extreme Lawn Insect Killer Plus Fungus Control Granules. This dual-action formula kills harmful lawn insects by contact and prevents and kills all major listed fungi and the lawn diseases they cause. Use outdoors on your lawn to prevent and kill brown patch, rust, powdery mildew and other listed fungi as well as control ants as listed, fleas, Japanese beetles (adults), grasshoppers, mole crickets and other listed insects. Use a broadcast spreader to quickly and uniformly distribute the granules over your yard. Water after application. This product is highly effective when used to prevent listed fungi and the lawn diseases they cause. Start treating when grass begins to turn green in the spring or when signs of lawn disease caused by listed fungi or insect damage are first noticed. For best control, treat every 2 weeks.

• DUAL-ACTION FORMULA: Kills harmful insects and prevents and kills all major listed fungi and the lawn diseases they cause.
• LAWN INSECT CONTROL: Kills listed lawn insects by contact, including listed ant types, fleas, Japanese beetles (adults).
• FUNGUS CONTROL: Prevents and kills brown patch, rust, powdery mildew and other listed lawn fungi.
• GRANULAR FORMULA: Apply outdoors on lawns with a broadcast spreader.
• GUARANTEED: Guaranteed to work or your money back – see product label for details.

User questions & answers

Question:	How many square feet does this bag cover
Answer:	Interior Dimensions: 2.2"H x 9.7"W x 6.6"LExterior Dimensions: 3.2"H x 12.0"W x 9.9"L

Product features

Black Flag Extreme Lawn Insect Killer Plus Fungus Control Granules

Protect your lawn with Black Flag Extreme Lawn Insect Killer Plus Fungus Control Granules. This dual-action formula kills harmful lawn insects by contact and prevents and kills all major listed fungi and the lawn diseases they cause. Use a broadcast spreader to quickly and uniformly distribute the granules over your yard. Water after application.

Product Facts

What it Does: Prevents and kills Brown patch, Rust, Powdery mildew and other listed fungi and lawn diseases they cause. Kills listed insects on contact.

Where to Use: Outdoors on Lawns.

• DuoCide Lawn Insect Control provides curative treatment for: grubs, fire ants, mole crickets, fleas and more
• Single application allows for "double kill", eliminating pests both above and below the soil's surface
• DuoCide's unique formula contains both bifenthrin and carbaryl - two professional-grade insecticides
• features Dispersible Granule (DG) Technology allowing granules to disperse quickly and completely when watered, moving them directly into the soil
• Not for sale in California

User questions & answers

Question:	How long do have to wait to mow again after applying duocide
Answer:	Most granular products fall into the thatch layer so if it hasn’t been watered in you likely won’t suck up many of the granular. I would recommend lightly watering in after you apply which allows the granuals to disperse.
Question:	Why can't this Product be shipped to California
Answer:	Ask your state and local government. It probably has to do with their restrictions.
Question:	They are destroying my tangerine plants. Applying it 2 ft away won't help. If there are no fruits, can it be applied closer to the root
Answer:	Ues
Question:	Is it safe to use at the same time I put down pre-emergent
Answer:	I can’t answer that; I sprayed my pre-emergent back in February and I didn’t didnt put the Andersons Duocide Lawn Insecticide until April. I do suggest watching the short video on lightly watering and then 30 minutes later repeat to expedite its absorbing into the ground. I did apply other fertilizers etc. prior to the insecticide though. It does break down very easily, so I would say if the insecticide was put down and watered into the ground as recommended then I wouldn’t think that there would be a problem

Product features

Eliminate Pests Above and Below the Surface

The Andersons DuoCide is a professional-grade, curative lawn insect control. Fast acting DuoCide eliminates more than 50 common lawn pests, including grubs, ticks, fire ants and fleas. With a unique formula containing both bifenthrin and carbaryl, DuoCide eliminates lawn pests above and below the soil surface with a single application.

DuoCide also features The Andersons patented Dispersible Granule (DG) Technology, which makes spreading easier and increases effectiveness. With DG Technology, DuoCide granules break down upon contact with water and disperse into thousands of microparticles that move through the turf canopy and into the soil for maximum performance.

Applying DuoCide

Application rates range from 2-8 lbs/1000 sq ft and vary based on pest(s) to be controlled. See the chart below for more detail.

Proper application timing depends on pest(s) to be controlled. For surface pests (ants, spiders, billbugs, chinch bugs, etc.), treat when pests or turf damage symptoms first appear. For subsurface pests (white grubs, june beetles, etc.), apply 10-14 days after egg-laying activity and/or when turf damage is first noticed. See DuoCide label for complete detail.

Irrigation Required

DuoCide must be watered in immediately after application. Upon contact with water, DuoCide granules will disperse into thousands of microparticles, moving the active ingredients through the turf canopy and into the soil. Wait until watering is complete and the area has dried before allowing pets or people to reenter.

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

Now there is an organic insecticide that is safe to use around children and pets and won't harm the environment. EcoSmart Organic Insect Killer Granules is made from a patented blend of organic plant oils. It kills bugs fast and repels crawling insects, without synthetic toxins or harmful residue. It's safe. It's effective. It's smart. Naturally.



Kills and repels ants (including carpenter, red harvester, pavement, odorous, pyramid, argentine), armyworms, billbugs, bristetails, centipedes, chiggers, chinch bugs, crickets, cutworms, fleas, earwigs, firebats, grasshoppers, ground beetles, leafhoppers, mealybugs, millipedes, pillbugs, scorpions, spiders, springtails, ticks, wireworms, and other insects.

• Sold on Amazon

User questions & answers

Question:	Does ecosmart insect killer get rid of pillbugs, sowbugs? (aka: rollie-pollies
Answer:	I haven't looked to see if pillbuga are deterred specifically, but I have seen an great overall disappearance of bugs in the yard due to using this stuff. The only problem is it needs to be respread after heavy rain and it rains a lot where we live.
Question:	How long does it last? i live in fl
Answer:	I live in west Texas and we put it down every 3 months. It hardly ever rains here so I suspect it might last a little longer for us.
Question:	Is this granules or liquid? The product description says 9 oz. aerosol, but it looks like a bag of granules? And what are the directions
Answer:	It's a 10 lb Granules for lawns & landscapes that Treats up to 5,000 sq. ft
Question:	What are the ingredients? Please list all
Answer:	2% Clove Oil; 0.6% Thyme Oil, 97.4% Other Ingredients (Starch, Sawdust, Granite, Wintergreen Oil)

Product description

Bonide 788 Eight Insect Control Flower And Vegetable Soil Insect Control Combats Surface And Subsurface Pests. It Is Specifically Designed To Be Used In Vegetable And Flower Gardens. One Application Keeps Insects At Bay All Season or For Three Months. For Weevils, Wireworms, Billbugs, Cutworms, Mole Crickets, Seed Maggots And More.

• INSECT KILLER - Our bug defense can be used to control multiple species of insects including ant, cricket, maggot, grasshopper, cutworm, tick, moth, spider, centipedes & more.
• OUTDOOR HOME DEFENSE - This product is designed for use on lawns, around home foundations, ornamental & flower gardens, vegetable gardens, & more. Not intended for indoor use.
• ABOVE & BELOW SOIL CONTROL - Eight Insect Control Flower & Vegetable Granules use a soil-penetrating formula that reaches deep below the ground. This kills both surface & subsurface insects.
• COMPLETE COVERAGE - This 3-pound bag of our fast-acting formula can treat up to 3,000 square feet.
• EASY TO USE - This product is conveniently ready to use when it arrives. No need to mix or spray anything. Simply apply the granules directly to the lawn or garden area.
• For flowers and vegetables
• Combats surface and subsurface pests

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used to kill scale on citrus trees
Answer:	It only kills insects. So it will kill the bugs over time.
Question:	Can this product be sprinkled in flower pots
Answer:	Yes.
Question:	Will this kill cabbage worms
Answer:	Not sure but Thuricide made by Bonide does. Check their web site
Question:	Can this be used to destroy grubs in a vegetable garden
Answer:	I used this product and did not see any change in my war with cut worms. My squash plants, melon plants string bean plants, lettuce plants, etc. were cut just above the earth and just under the earth. I will not be purchasing this product again since it not only didn't work but I lost most of the garden while counting on this product to live up to it's promotional attributes. Thank you for your concern in this regard.Sincerely.........................Walt Barlow

Product features

Bonide Eight Insect Control Flower & Vegetable Granules

Our bug defense can be used to control multiple species of insects including ant, cricket, maggot, grasshopper, cutworm, tick, moth, spider, centipedes, & more.

This product is designed for use on lawns, around home foundations, ornamental & flower gardens, vegetable gardens, & more. Not intended for indoor use.

Controls Insects Above & Below Soil

Eight Insect Control Flower & Vegetable Granules use a soil-penetrating formula that reaches deep below the ground. This kills both surface & subsurface insects.

This 3-pound bag of our fast-acting formula can treat up to 3,000 square feet.

Our product is conveniently ready to use when it arrives. No need to mix or spray anything. Simply apply the granules directly to the lawn or garden area.

Product description

If you’ve got a large property to maintain and protect, this is the way to go. Loaded into a spreader, granules provide coverage for thousands of square footage. Perfect for creating a perimeter around property, in flowerbeds, ornamentals, or even soiled areas. After spreading, water thoroughly to release active ingredients. Just load, spread, and water, and you’re done.

• Large-Scale Pest Protection. Large-Scale Results
• Kills Over 30 Listed Pests
• Use on Lawns, Ornamentals and Around Homes
• For use on Vegetables
• Kills Ticks, Fleas, Worms, Ants, and Several Other Pests

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it kill Squash bugs
Answer:	We will have to say YES as it kills a lot more than what is listed on package.
Question:	Is it ok to spread in pasture where animals are grazing
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Does this kill adult Japanese beetles
Answer:	Hello, Yes. This product does kill Japanese beetles. Thank You
Question:	Is this save to allow dogs in the lawn after apply this product
Answer:	The product says to water it in before allowing your pets back into the yard. More detailed instructions are available from the manufacture. I've use this product several times and have a dog and she's doing fine.

Product description

These easy-to-use Granules will get you back to enjoying your yd in no time. The soil-penetrating formula kills lawn-damaging insects like grubs & Mole crickets below the surface. It also kills surface insects like ants, spiders, fleas & ticks. Spread it over your entire lawn to kill listed pests in just 24 hours & keep them away for up to 3 months.

• Kills lawn-damaging insects like grubs and Mole crickets below the surface.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this ok im house
Answer:	A total of 4 fingers can be programmed in... I did 2 and my wife did 2 but 4 people could do 1 each or 1 person could do 4 fingers or any combination totaling 4 fingers...
Question:	Does it kill springtail
Answer:	Practically no safe protects against theft. any large safe under $2k, and where steel is measured in gauge instead of inches can be opened fairly quickly with an angle grinder. Bolt down your refrigerator sized $1,000 safe from a box store and it can still give up its contents quickly. This safe is meant primary as place to keep your loaded self defense handgun from child access, your maid or house-guests who are not going to want to take a crowbar to it. My problem is struts on both of mine failed after three years of average access opting about once per month

Product description

Excellent turf rescue formula - kills Grubs overnight! Kills Grubs in 24 hours. PLUS kills Ants, Billbugs, Chinch Bugs, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Millipedes, Mole Crickets, Pill bugs, Scorpions, Sod Webworms, Sow bugs and Ticks.

• 24-HOUR GRUB KILLER: Delivers overnight results by killing grubs in 24 hours
• KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills grubs on contact
• PLUS INSECT KILLER: Also kills Ants, Ticks, Billbugs, Chinch Bugs, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Grasshoppers, and more
• PREVENTS LAWN DAMAGE: Use at the first sign of grubs to stop further lawn damage
• COVERAGE AREA: Treats up to 5,000 square feet
• RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in CA & ME

User questions & answers

Question:	When is it best to put on the lawn in Florida
Answer:	I’m in the southeast and apply it in spring as the temperatures begin to rise. Depending on where in Florida you live, you may be able to apply it any time.
Question:	Can you apply in spring to kill existing grubs and then fall to prevent for next year
Answer:	I applied my between Fall and Spring and it lasted a full year. Reapplying yearly is working for me.
Question:	how much water to apply
Answer:	First thing don't buy it as it does not work at least for me anyway !
Question:	When do you apply this
Answer:	This is for fall treatment, do not use in the spring. Apply a prevent product in late spring.

Product features

BioAdvanced 24 Hour Grub Killer Plus

Kills by contact. Also kills ticks.

• Delivers overnight results
• Contains DYLOX
• Easy-to-use granules
• Stops grubs from further damaging lawns
• For use after first signs of grubs

Apply In Spring And Summer

Stops grubs from further damaging your lawn. Apply this product at the first sign of an infestation, when grubs are young and actively feeding near the soil surface.

Protects Against Grubs All Season Long

Easy-to-use granules stop grubs and other listed pests from further damaging your lawn. After granules are watered in, grubs and other listed insects are killed when they come in contact, delivering overnight results.

Kills European Crane Fly Larvae

One application kills European crane flies in 24 hours. Larvae feed in grass roots in Spring and Summer, creating brown patches. Heaviest feeding occurs as larvae matures in the summer.

Use any rotary or drop spreader

Apply granules evenly over lawn. Apply uniformly by treating lawn borders then filling in the center. Make parallel passes walking at a steady pace

• If using a broadcast or rotary spreader, make sure each strip overlaps the previous strip to ensure complete coverage
• If using a drop spreader, make sure the wheels overlap the wheel marks in the grass from the previous strip to ensure complete coverage

Spreader Settings: 2 lb per 1000 square feet

• Broadcast Spreader Settings
  • Scotts Basic: 4.5
  • Scotts Standard: 3.75
  • Scotts Deluxe Edge Guard & Vigoro 15000: 4.5
  • Vigoro 10000: 6
• Drop Spreader Settings
  • Scotts Accugreen 2000: 7
  • Scotts Accugreen 3000: 5.25

Product description

Don’t just kill bugs, create a bug barrier with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer Granules 3. Whether you have ants, spiders or other home-invading insects, you can count on Ortho to keep them out. Simply apply Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer Granules 3 around the perimeter of your home foundation for up to 3 months* of control. *Refer to booklet for insects killed for 3 months.

• One application controls insects for up to 3 months (Refer to booklet for insects killed for 3 months.)
• Treats an average 2,000 sq. ft. home more than twice
• Apply around home's foundation
• People and pets may re-enter area after product is watered in and allowed to dry
• Kills all listed home-invading insects (Refer to booklet for insects killed for 3 months.)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this work on carpenter ants and termites
Answer:	It works well for Ants
Question:	Does this work on ant mounds
Answer:	Ant mounds are exactly why I purchased this product, and it works very well. Sprinkle the product lightly over the mound and surrounding area (no need to over do), and then water very gently with light shower nozzle setting (do not cause runoff). Ant die off is quick and long-lasting. Product is toxic to aquatic life, so do no apply within 100 feet of lakes, lagoons, creeks or waterways.
Question:	Pet friendly
Answer:	I have been using these granules for many years- on my deck, garden, around my house perimeter... I have two small dogs. The product is pet & people friendly as long as you follow the directions on the Ortho label- "People and pets may re-enter area after product is watered in and allowed to dry"
Question:	Does this work on crickets
Answer:	Chickens and Guineas work great on crickets!

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

If you’ve got a large property to maintain and protect, this is the way to go. Loaded into a spreader, granules provide coverage for thousands of square footage. Perfect for creating a perimeter around property, in flowerbeds, ornamentals, or even soiled areas. After spreading, water thoroughly to release active ingredients. Just load, spread, and water, and you’re done.

• Large-Scale Pest Protection. Large-Scale Results
• Kills Over 30 Listed Pests
• Use on Lawns, Ornamentals and Around Homes
• For use on Vegetables
• Kills Ticks, Fleas, Worms, Ants, and Several Other Pests

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference in active ingredients +30 and+100 insects control
Answer:	Ran active ingredient will work effectively in controlling insects
Question:	When is the best time to apply this product in the spring? (we live near harrisburg, pa.) thanks
Answer:	Really depends what you want to kill. Ants now. Grubs late spring.
Question:	I have ants harvesting leaves off of my fruit trees. Is it safe for the fruit or should I save the tree and toss the little fruit on them
Answer:	Never used Sevin for ants, don’t think it’s the right product. I use Amdor ant block and it works well for me but it all depends on the type of ants you have..
Question:	Safe for fruit tree
Answer:	Hi - Yes, Sevin granules are safe in the area around the fruit tree. Thank you.

Product description

DuraTurf Insect and Grub Control

Controls turf damaging insects above and below the ground with one product. Kills grubs and over 40 additional insects including earwigs, ants, fleas, ticks, pill bugs, and more. Combines the systemic action of Imidacloprid with the fast acting insect control of Lambda-Cyhalothrin. This allows Insect and Grub to kill insects in 24 hours while providing soil and surface protection for up to 3 months. Makes a great perimeter treatment around premises.

About Bonide:Bonide has been trusted since 1926 as the leader in providing the best possible products and solutions for home, lawn, and garden pest problems. Based out of Oriskany, New York, we continue to grow our reputation as a leader in the lawn and garden care categories by delivering the highest quality products alongside our great customer service. Our goal is to help consumers throughout their entire purchasing process by recognizing signs of trouble, developing the best solutions, and recommending the perfect products.

• INSECT KILLER - This pest control is great for use on species of ant, cricket, chinch bug, billbug, cutworm, earwig, flea, roach, grub, sod webworm, tick and other listed bug species.
• PROTECT YOUR LAWN AND HOME - Insect and Grub Control is designed for fast acting, long lasting control from invading species. Use outdoors, on lawns and around the foundation of the house. Not for indoor use.
• TOP TO BOTTOM PROTECTION - Product offers complete insect control for the soil and surface of your yard. It will kill insects both above and below the surface of your lawn.
• DUAL ACTION DEFENSE - Combines the systemic action of Imidacloprid with the fast acting insect control of Lambda-Cyhalothrin. This allows Insect and Grub to kill insects in 24 hours while providing soil and surface protection for up to 3 months.
• EASY APPLICATION - Granules should either be distributed as a barrier around the house foundation or spread throughout the lawn with a fertilizer spreader. Water lightly immediately after application.

User questions & answers

Question:	how is it applied
Answer:	I applied by hand using a cup with wholes. But you can use a handheld spreader or a push spreader. What ever you use to put fertilizer down with.
Question:	when is best time of year to apply
Answer:	An easy way to remember: Apply in July when the beetles fly.
Question:	Doesn't mention if/when small pets can be on the lawn. Does it say anywhere on the actual package
Answer:	Eric's answer is nonsense. The active ingredient in this pesticide is imidacloprid. According to published testing at the Michigan State Extension Service, Cornell University et al, the instructions to apply imidacloprid to a lawn require you to water-in the product with a half inch of water. Once the lawn then dries after the watering it is safe for children and pests. Do your own query, that data is widely published. In fact, to make the point even more clearly, imidacloprid is approved by the EPA to be applied directly onto dogs over 7 weeks old as a flea treatment. Why people like Eric make their ridiculous postings is beyond me.
Question:	This thing smells pretty evil. I want grubs to die but I feel the worse for my earthworms. Will this kill earthworms in the soil
Answer:	As I said in my review, in addition to the grubs, it killed the earthworms in my lawn. It killed about a dozen worms per 10-square feet of turf.