Grub Control - Imidacloprid 2F Insecticide (Generic Merit®) is a multipurpose, non-repellent liquid concentrate that can be used as an insecticide and termicide.
- The active ingredient is 21.8% Imidacloprid
- Great for preventing grubs and a variety of other insect damage
- This is the same active ingredient as the brand name “Merit”
- Available in 2 sizes
Product Description:
Imidacloprid 2F Insecticide is a systemic insecticide we love to use as our go-to for grub prevention. Grubs are the larvae of various June beetles (June Bugs) the eggs are laid in the lawn through May, June, and July, possibly into August. They can be a real problem, especially after a mild winter. Grubs damage lawns in every part of the country, from northern cool-season lawns all the way down south to warm-season lawns.
The key to keeping grubs at bay is getting Imidacloprid down prior to the grubs feeding. We recommend you apply Imidacloprid in mid-May and get it watered in (must be watered in with ½” of rain or irrigation) and this will prevent grubs for up to 4 months, which is plenty of time to protect your turf from grub damage.
Imidacloprid can also be used to prevent other lawn insect problems, such as chinch bugs suppression, mole crickets, emerald ash borer damage, and other insect problems in your trees and shrubs. Please see the product label for more information.
Available in multiple sizes: Size options on this item are 1 pint and 1 gallon
- 1 bottle (27.5 oz) = covers up to 45,000 sq ft
- 1 single gallon (128 oz) = covers up to 5 acres
Application Information:
This is a professional formulation and should be applied from a battery sprayer or pump sprayer. It is not to be applied from a hose-end sprayer like the Ortho Dial N Spray. It does not deliver enough precision for this product.
Imidacloprid can be used any time during the growing season for cool and warm-season lawns on all grass types, including the following:
Cool Season Lawns - Kentucky Bluegrass, Turf Type Tall Fescue (all fescues), Ryegrass.
Warm Season Lawns - Bermuda, St Augustine, Zoysia, Centipede, Bahia.
Coverage |
27.5 oz covers up to 45,000 sq ft |
Application Details |
Mix .6 oz per 1 gallon of water in a backpack/pump sprayer and spray that evenly across 1,000 sq ft of lawn
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Water-In Instructions |
Water in with 1/2 inches of irrigation immediately after application |
- Label: Grub control PDF label
- Package Includes: One 27.5 oz bottle or 1 gallon depending on the selection
- Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. The product will store for 2 years under warehouse conditions.
Shipping Information:
Shipping costs |
Included for most States within the U.S. |
State Restrictions |
Alaska (AK), Hawaii (HI), Washington (WA), Oregon (OR) |
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Typical Delivery Time |
4 - 7 business days |
Product Type | Liquid Concentrate |
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