What is Milky Spore and is it WORTH IT?
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- After getting hit with grubs a splendid subscriber informed me about the product Milky Spore. I had never heard of it until he mentioned it and I love the idea behind it. It's a bacteria that you water in, grubs eat it, takes 2-3 weeks to activate in their body, they decompose, and the new grubs eat that and they get the milky spore! How awesome is that? It's suppose to cover for 10 years (after 2 years of applying). It's safe for humans, pets, and flower beds and they recommend you use a drop spreader for accuracy.
Here is Milky Spore on amazon where I got it. It's costs a little more since the filming of this video -amzn.to/3f1wESu
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I used nematodes. It came in a little baggy with a sponge that I bought at a garden center that kept them refrigerated. They called me when the temp was right to do it and told me to water my lawn lightly so that there was no standing water and then I squeezed the sponge into a few liters of water and sprayed on the lawn with the hose. Did it in the spring and the fall and never had a problem again.
I used this stuff several years ago, did the 3 apps per year for 2 years like they said. It did cut down on the grubs, but they didn't go away after 3 years or so. Then I started buying the Imidacloprid to kill them off. Hopefully you have better luck with it than I did. Great video Clint 👍
I have to try. I have been using microbes all season and want to try the organic route of killing these things. Nothing against the other stuff, I have used it. 10 years sounds bad ass
@@TheNeighborDominator For sure! The 10 years is why I tried it too. Hopefully it works out for you, I have heard of others that have had success with milky spore before.
Man, I had the samething happen to my bluebNk out front. I thought it was lawn fungus only to find out it was grub damage. I was focused so hard on fungus this year I thought my fungus apps were garbage. I was wrong, stupid freaking grubs that I neglected thinking I was fine. I applied in Sept.but not enough time to fully recover. I'm thinking of giving it a try. Yourblawn is looking good as well. Yes, would love to see you go back to the cool season King. KBG takes patience but worth it. So many posting videos growing lawn from dirt to turf in 1 month. I'm more about the challenge, planted ProVista KBG 39 days ago and although I havent got a mow in yet I'm anxious to see its long term potential. My Bluebank grows like rye in comparison. Thanks for this video.
I think I am going to go back to my kbg roots. With a little rye. I have a bag of hancock Granite that is for the front and was going to mix side ryan knorr stuff in. Should be super dark. What do you think? That provista is so darn expensive. What do you think it would cost 1600 sq of provista seed?
Found your channel through Princess Cut Lawn Care's channel. Glad I did! You two guys really know your stuff! Man, you are gonna be a bad influence on my pocket book... I'll be sure to send my wife's impending wrath your way. ; )
Grubs are a *HUGE* problem here in the desert southwest. We get a type of grub that absolutely thrives in the desert heat. So far, I've been able to keep them knocked down by using Grub-Ex in the spring and fall, as well as spraying Bifenthrin liquid on the lawn during the hot months. The bifenthrin has the additional advantage of taking care of lawn moths, cockroaches, ear wigs, scorpions, etc. I used to be able to get bifenthrin in pellet form, but the last few years I've had to use the spray stuff. BTW, you can spray the foundation of your house (two feet horizontal of the foundation base and then two feet vertically up your house) for three months worth of cockroach, ants, spiders, etc. control. Human, dog and cat safe, too. Just be careful not to get it around flowering plants as it *will* kill honey bees, and since it has a three month residual action, it'll kill honey bees for a long time. : (
I've combined my interest in lawns with an interest in DIY pest control, as the desert is absolutely teaming with bugs that are either annoying or down right dangerous. Kinda off topic, but pest control is all about area denial; they can't teleport into your house, they have to gain access. And as long as you set up your area denial (around the foundation, where your water meter is, other utility perforations and all other exterior-to-interior perforations) with Bifenthrin spray (there are other good chems in the same class as bifenthrin, too, all made from variations of a chemical that the Chrysanthemum flower produces to kill insects ), you'll enjoy a bug-free existence.
Anyway... sorry for the wall of text.. insomnia sucks! Thanks again for the great content!
Man i am terrible for not getting back to you! I appreciate the knowledge and tips. Princess cut is a smart dude. Hey, whats with your name? Are you a pizza guy? I make pizza for a living!
Holy crap you just helped me figure out why my pos Scott’s spreader is leaving strips. 🤬🤬 and yes I’m looking at milky spore at the advice of someone at a local hardware store actually. Had some bad grub damage last year and they’re all over my yard. Even in non lawn areas.
The scotts spreader sucks ass.
You should also attempt to get all your neighbors to do the same thing because the beetles will come from your neighbors next year!
It is a great product. Definitely wear a mask the next time you open a bag. Not good to inhale the spores.
I forgot too! I have seen others qear the mask. I definitely should have. Classic diy dad just going out there and throwing spores down. Ill be sure to do that with my application this year.
I saw you spread out the milky spores whatever they’re called, but did you have to water the lawn after so it gets down to the roots ??
Yes, it started raining during the video and it poured right after i finished up. I should have mentioned to water it in. I don't believe it specified on the bag but it makes sense to.
Grubs KILLED my fall season. It was a major bummer.
Man I feel ya. My front and side are toast. It makes me un motivated to even cut but the show must go on brother!
Don't you have to water it then after you spread it?
Frank's Nursery & Crafts! Good Man!
Is there any update on how this worked for you?
Wow, Franks nursery! Have not seen or heard that name in forever. I thought they closed up.
I bought it used but it's in mint condition!
Wow!! Franks Nursery. That dropper must be at least 30 years old 😊 Brings back memories.
Hello, have you had any visible signs regarding this product?
I havent seen anything yet this season. Im going to be applying again shortly. I will do this for the next couple years.
Yo don't be hating on the scotts mini edgeguard spreader. Size doesn't matter, its how you use it.
Hahah. I have used it for years until I got fertilizer burn. I thought it was broken so I got another one and this time I had dark green tire stripes. I want to love it because it's so little and perfect size but that damn tire gets in the way!
I also sport the mini edgeguard. Never had an issue.
@@DeadphishyEP3 I don't know, it just leaves stripes in my lawn. I put down green max this year and I was dealing with multiple dark green stripes. I honestly want too love the little thing
Best thing you ever could’ve done with that spreader 🗑️
I honestly want them to work. Good for salt though
Grubs are killing my vegetables like my squash and tomatoes 😢 as soon as I put the plant down they eat the roots 😮😮😮 can you use this stuff in a veggie garden?
Milky spore disease is specific for Japanese beetles and it won’t harm humans, other animals, or plants. It is safe to use on lawn and ornamental plants as well as vegetable gardens. There is no risk of contamination due to runoff into bodies of water and you can use it near wells.
Read more at Gardening Know How: What Is Milky Spore: Using Milky Spore For Lawns And Gardens www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/what-is-milky-spore.htm
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I'd love more content on your reel mowers. Want to get the push kind next year but I don't don't know enough about their maintenance etc.
What do you want to see? The allett and the swardman? I have a manual Great States. Do you want to see how loud? How they work work?
@@TheNeighborDominator cut quality between manual and engine. Maybe even difference between a rotary. What kind of maintenance do you do with them like sharpening the blades. Beginners guide to owning a reel.
So do they grow grubs then grow the spores on them then grind it up ?
The adults eat it. They die. The eggs hatch and eat the decaying organism, they die. Its a circle of them just eating it and dieing
Is March too early to apply this?from Michigan as well, the yard is a mess!
I would wait a little until we are actively growing in my opinion. The grubs are active when it gets warmer. I would wait until you can water the product in. Probably lay it down when you would put down a traditional grub killer. I'm putting mine down probably middle may
Probably should wait until freezing temperatures are over
@Gaylord Miller where you at in Michigan
@@TheNeighborDominator Portland,I’ll probably wait until the freezing temps end
Soil temperature needs to be between 60 and 70 degrees.
Id always take the chance and put a little seed down. With are recent weather it likey would have filled in.
I'm really looking into changing my lawn to kbg. I loved my other lawn so much more
@@TheNeighborDominator I just over seeded with Rye after a heavy scalp and top dress. (Pangea, paragon,) i love the look and feel of it. Its at 2.5 inches now for color and stripes but i am looking to do about 1.25 inches next year.
Has anyone used this in combination with Nematodes?
About to do this then probably put down a bunch of beneficial nematodes.
Do you have a swardman?
Oh yes I do friend. I was going to add it in this video but kept it grub related
this only work for Japanese Beatle
Japanese beetles lay the grubs then turn to beetles. Same same but different
@@TheNeighborDominator Same same but different 😂...
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Garbage can by the front door 👀
Those are trash. I want to love them though
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Recycling is good for the environment!!!!….lol…
You should see the garbage man here. They take both garbage and recycling and throw it in one!