How to Apply Grub Control Granules
If you're outside the boundaries of where you would be a part of the Mesa County-provided Japanese Beetle treatments, you can still take action against the beetles by treating your property yourself. This instructional video will guide you through applying grub control granules.
Step 1: Determine the Size of the Area That Needs Treatment
The first thing you want to do is figure out the area size you need to treat. Measure two sides of your yard and multiply them to get the total square footage. If you don't have a tape measure, call each step three feet and measure along each side of the yard. Then divide the number you get by three to get the total square footage.
Step 2: Purchase the Correct Amount of Grub Control Granules
Once you have the square footage of your yard, you'll know how big of a bag of grub control granules to buy. In addition, you'll need a drop spreader or a broadcast spreader. You want to make sure that you use a push spreader because those wheels are calibrated to make sure that you put the correct amount of product onto your lawn.
Don't use a handheld spreader because there are too many variables; getting the correct amount of product applied to your lawn is very difficult.
Step 3: Prepare for Application
To apply grub control granules, you'll want to mow the lawn first, as well as make sure that the lawn is dry and that there is no rain predicted for the next 24 hours. The protective equipment you want to wear for this application includes long sleeves, long pants, shoes, and socks. Wear gloves and eye protection as well. The ideal time to make these applications is May, but that window is from April through July. You want to ensure you're applying this product at the correct rate on the label.
Step 4: Load and Calibrate the Spreader
If you use a Scotts brand spreader, they will have the correct calibration instructions directly on the product. If you're using another brand, you may have to research the correct rate on your spreader. Once your spreader is loaded and set to the proper calibration, you can apply the product to your lawn by alternating passes across the lawn and moving at about four feet per second.
Step 5: Apply the Grub Control Granules
Once your product is loaded into the spreader and set with the proper calibration, you'll want to make alternating passes across the lawn and move at a consistent speed of about four feet per second. Make sure to cover the entire area evenly.
Step 6: Clean Up and Water
Once you have finished applying the product, you'll want to sweep up any excess product that has ended up on sidewalks or driveways and get that back into the lawn. Then water your property for about 30 minutes to help the product move into the soil where it's effective.
Step 7: Wait and Re-enter
After the application has dried, you and your pets are safe to re-enter the lawn. Grub control granules provide 16 weeks of control, so only one application per year is necessary.
Whether you're using Grub X or any other pesticide formulation, read the label first and follow all labeled instructions. If you have additional questions about your specific grub control product or your spreader, you'll want to check with the manufacturer for specific details on your product.
