Environmentally Friendly Products
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS MILKY SPORE?
Milky Spore is a naturally
occurring bacterium that affects Japanese Beetles
at the grub stage
of life. Milky Spore was first developed
by the USDA in the 1930s to combat the Japanese
Beetle but Milky Spore controls the June
bug
and Oriental beetles as well.
HOW DOES MILKY
SPORE WORK?
When grubs are feeding, they ingest
the bacteria. The bacteria begins to multiply
inside the
gut of the grub killing it in about 14
days. Once
the grubs begins to decompose, billions
of new bacteria are released into the soil.
HOW FAST DOES THE SPORE WORK?
Milky Spore begins
working upon application wherever grubs are
feeding. Warm climates
can achieve
complete control in 2-3 years. Colder
climates may require 3-5 years.
HOW LONG DOES
IT LAST?
Once established in your lawn Milky
Spore can last 15 to 20 years.
WILL FERTILIZERS
AFFECT THE SPORE? HOW ABOUT CHEMICAL PESTICIDES?
Fertilizers and herbicides will not affect the
Spore. Chemical grub
controls do
not harm the
bacteria, however, the use of
chemical controls willl slow the rate of
spread of the bacteria.
The use of chemical grub controls
along with Milky Spore can be
effective, but only spot
spray with chemical control.
CAN MILKY SPORE BE USED IN THE GARDEN?
Yes.
Milky Spore is harmless to food crops.
HOW
MUCH MILKY SPORE DO I NEED?
Milky Spore is
applied 10 pounds per acre. However, more
can be applied for faster
results.
HOW IS MILKY
SPORE APPLIED?
Milky Spore is applied
using a tube applicator.
(See photo)
SHOULD
CHILDREN AND PETS BE KEPT OFF
THE TREATED
LAWN?
No. Milky
Spore is not a poison.
It
will not
affect man, animals
or contaminate
well water.
CAN
I CUT MY GRASS AFTER APPLICATION?
No. After
application water the Milky
Spore into
the soil for
about thirty
minutes.
After the
spots have
been watered in, the
lawn may
be mowed.
WILL FREEZING RUIN THE
SPORE?
WHAT ABOUT HEAVY
RAIN?
No.
Once applied,
Milky
Spore is not
affected
by environmental
conditions.
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