Milky Spore Vs Grubex Grub Control
Grubs are a headache for homeowners and lawn care enthusiasts alike. They’re voracious eaters, they reproduce quickly, and they can cause major damage to your lawn. The question is: how do you get rid of them?
There are two popular ways that people use to kill grubs in the turf– Milky Spore and Grubex Grub Killer. Let’s take a look at both methods below so you can decide which one will work best for your situation!
Milky Spore Vs Grubex Table
Milky Spore | Grubex |
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Made In The USA | Grub Killer For Lawns |
10 oz Can Treat 2,500 sq ft Area | Treats Up To 10,000 Sq. Ft., 28.7 Lb |
Does Not Harm Beneficial Insects | Apply To A Dry Lawn And Water In Thoroughly To Activate |
Kills The Grub Stage Of The Japanese Beetle | It Helps To Prevent Root Damage Caused By Insects |
It May Last Up To 20 Years | Provides Protection For 4 Months |
Use One Teaspoonful Or Powder Every 4 Feet In Your Lawn | Apply During Spring Or Early Summer |
It has Natural Bacteria Which Eats The Grub From The Inside | Kills 25 Percent More Grub Types Vs Original Grubex |
It Kill Japanese Beetle, June Beetle And Other Lawn Grubs | Kills White Grubs, Sod Webworms, Larvae Of Japanese Beetles & More |
Why Compare?
In this section we are going to talk about with point why we need to compare those two product.
- Milky Spore is a natural, low toxicity product that kills grubs by infecting them with spores. The spore germinates in the gut of susceptible grubs and produces a toxin which causes death within days or weeks.
- Unlike other products on the market today, Grubex contains Chlorantraniliprole – 0.08%, the active ingredient in GrubEX is a molecule that kills grubs by acting on their nervous system.
- One way it does this is to prevent the clumping together of certain chemicals within cells, which prevents them from getting energy and so they die off. This effect lasts for weeks after application.
- The other mechanism at work occurs when the chemical affects how nerves communicate with each other – preventing signals being transmitted between nerve cells (neurons) across junctions known as synapses; again leading to death.
- Grubex does not harm mammals so you can use it around your children and pets without worry– but beware of spraying near any waterways since this will likely cause water pollution.
Short Review Of Scotts Grubex
This product contains chlorantraniliprole, it’s the active ingredient. The way this chemical kills grubs is by preventing cells from clumping together so they can’t get energy and die off. This effect lasts for weeks after application of Grubex. GrubEx does not harm mammals but beware spraying near any waterways since that could cause water pollution!
This product kills and protects from white grubs. This includes larvae of Japanese beetles, European chafers, Green June beetles, and more. It lasts for up to 4 months. It also has a pleasant citrus scent.
You can find this product at your local Target or Walmart stores in the lawn and garden section for around $20-$25 depending on size of container (with prices ranging from 32 oz to 64 oz).
This is a product that you can use on the lawn. You must apply it to a dry lawn. Then water it so that it can be wet. Finally, you need to clean-up after you are done using the product. Sweep any products off of hard surfaces onto the lawn. The best time to do this is in the spring or early summer.
Active Ingredients
Grubex
The active ingredient in this product is chlorantraniliprole. It only takes a small amount of the chemical to kill grubs which means that you actually need less than other products like Milky Spore.
Milky Spore
The active ingredient in this product is bacteria B. popilliae. The way this product kills grubs is by infecting them with spores. The spore germinates in the gut of susceptible grubs and produces a toxin which causes death within days or weeks.
Target pests
Both products are popular for grubs. Also we can use those to target other insect. The target pests for Grubex include larvae of Japanese beetles, European chafers, Green June beetles, Caterpillars, Annual bluegrass weevils, Billbug grubs, Crane fly larvae, Chinchbugs. The target pests for Milky Spore include Japanese beetle grubs and ground beetles.
Coverage Area
Both are very popular for the lawn care enthusiasts. Grubex cover area up to 5000 sq. ft. 14 lbs. can Cover up to 5,000 sq. ft. It’s a good choice for treating home lawn because it kills grubs and prevents them from returning next year, even if you don’t apply again.
Milky Spore can be used in gardens, flower beds, trees or plants not yet infested with white grubs which includes Japanese beetle larvae. The coverage area One 10 oz container will treat 2,500 square feet.
Conclusion
These products are for different purposes. Grubex is a good choice if you want to kill grubs and prevent them from coming back next year, even if you don’t apply it again. Milky Spore can be used in the garden or flower beds where white grubs have not yet infested plants because it kills them when they ingest spores.
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