MILKY SPORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Prepared by the Entomological Research Department of St. Gabriel Laboratories
Q. How fast does the Spore work and how long does it last?
A. Milky Spore begins working as soon as it is applied as long as grubs are feeding. Once grubs are infected they will multiply the Spore by several Billion times and spread it further. 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.
Q. Will freezing ruin the Spore? What about heavy rain?
A. No. Milky Spore is not affected by freezing or other adverse environmental conditions. Heavy rain may wash away newly applied Spore dust necessitating retreatment.
Q. Will fertilizer affect the Spore?
A. No. Milky Spore is not affected by fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or other lawn chemicals. They may all be applied at the same time.
Q. Can I use it in the vegetable garden?
A. Yes! Milky Spore is harmless to food crops. It is not a chemical pesticide. It may used in gardens, around ponds and wells.
Q. Should we keep our pets off the lawn?
A. Milky Spore does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants, or man. It is not a poison.
Q. Can I mix the Spore with water & spray it?
A. No. The Spore dust must remain concentrated and applied in spots. Do not disperse in fertilizer or grass seed spreaders.
Q. Can I cut my grass after applying the Spore?
A. 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.
Q. What if I treat my yard and my neighbor doesn't?
A. 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.
Q. Won't Beetles fly in from my neighbors yard?
A. An adult Beetle feeds only during its first two weeks. By the time they fly in from adjacent areas, any grubs laid will be affected by the Spore.
Q. What about Moles?
A. Eliminating grubs with Milky Spore often cause moles & skunks to feed elsewhere. Unfortunately, they may head for your neighbor's untreated yard, instead.
Q. Can I have too many grubs?
A. If you are rapidly losing your lawn due to too many grubs, more than 10 per square foot, you may be wise to use an insecticide along with Milky Spore.