Frequently Asked Questions
- How fast does the Spore work and how long does it last?
Milky Spore begins working as soon as grubs are feeding. Once grubs
are infected they will multiply the Spore by several billion times and
spread it further through the soil. In warm climates good control can occur
in 1 to 3 years. In colder areas like New England, 3 to 5 years. Once established
in a lawn, Milky Spore has been known to last 15 to
20 years.
- Will freezing ruin the Spore? What about heavy rain?
No.
Milky Spore is not affected by freezing or other adverse environmental
conditions. Heavy rain may wash away newly applied Spore dust
necessitating retreatment.
- Will fertilizer affect the Spore?
No.
Milky Spore is not affected by fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides
or other lawn chemicals. They may all be applied at the same time.
- Can I use it in the vegetable garden?
Yes!
Milky Spore is harmless to food crops. It is not a chemical pesticide.
It may be used in gardens, around ponds and wells.
- Should we keep our pets off the lawn?
No.
Milky Spore does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds,
other animals, plants or humans. It is not a poison.
- Can I mix the Spore with water & spray it?
No.
The Spore dust must remain concentrated and applied in spots.
Do not disperse in fertilizer or grass seed spreaders.
- Can I cut my grass after applying the Spore?
No.
Do not mow your grass until the Spore dust has been watered into the
soil by rainfall or sprinkling by water hose for 15 minutes or longer.
- What if I treat my yard and my neighbor doesn't?
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.
- Won't Beetles fly in from my neighbor's yard?
An adult Beetle feeds only during the first two weeks. By the time
they fly in from adjacent areas, any grubs laid will be affected by
the Spore.
- What about Moles?
Eliminating grubs with Milky Spore often cause moles & skunks to feed
elsewhere. Unfortunately, they may head for your neighbor's untreated
yard, instead.
- Can I have too many grubs?
If you are rapidly losing your lawn due to too many grubs, more than
10 per square foot, you may be wish to use an insecticide along with
Milky Spore.
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