All About Insects that Safer® Grub Killer controls
Safer® Brand Grub Killer battles many insects in your garden. Find out about the larval stage and adult stages of these insects that inhabit your garden By learning about these pesky insects, you can find safe, effective methods of controlling them so you can have a healthy harvest without adding toxins to our environment. Learn More:
Why Organic? The benefits of going organic in your lawn and garden are exponential! In addition to helping improve the environment and decreasing the chances of accelerated disease in your family, going organic can provide mental and physical benefits, long-term money-savings, and increased vitamin and mineral content in your soil, among other things. Safer® Brand Grub Killer Ready-to-Spray Concentrate is an organic grub killer so you can feel good about using it. Learn more:  Benefits of Going Organic» Organic gardening provides for intense, realistic flavors in your food, and higher vitamin and mineral content than in conventionally produced foods. Organic Gardening: It's good for the environment and healthier for you and your family!
 Organic vs. Natural - How to Read Labels» In the world of pesticides and repellents the words "organic" and "natural" are often mistakenly used to replace one another. Understanding product labels and certifications can help clear up the confusion.
 Organic Pest Control - Different Ingredients Work for Different Insects» Nature has strategies to deal with insect pests without the use of synthetic chemicals. These strategies include organic pesticides as well as mechanical methods such as using traps, using beneficial bugs, and simply handpicking the pests, etc.
Tips for Using Safer® Brand Grub Killer
What you need to know: - Use Grub Killer spray solutions within 8 hours of mixing for maximum effectiveness. Do not store diluted spray solution for later use.
- Not for use in food handling areas.
- Since Grub Killer interferes with insect growth functions, it is most effective when applied 2-3 times at 7-10 day intervals.
- Applying Grub Killer directly onto target pest will increase efficacy.
- Time applications for early to mid-morning or late afternoon.
- Do not add other chemicals to Grub Killer Solution.
Do Not Apply Safer® Brand Grub Killer to the Following: Do not apply to wilted, stressed or newly transplanted materials prior to root development. Do not apply to known sensitive plant species without prior testing. Do not apply to hibiscus flowers due to potential plant damage. Safer® Brand Grub Killer Hose End Applicator Instructions: 1. Make sure knob is twisted fully clockwise to OFF position. Shake well, then attach to hose. 2. Turn Product Control Button clockwise until the flat portion is flush wi th the lock tab, then push button all the way in. Avoid squeezing the bottle. 3. Turn water on at faucet, aim nozzle toward surface to be sprayed and turn knob counter-clockwise to begin spraying. 4. When finished, push Product Control Button to OFF position from opposite side. Return knob and faucet to Off position. Discharge water pressure by turning knob ON and OFF again. Turn Product Control Button counter-clockwise away from lock tab to prevent accidental discharge. Store out of reach of children and pets. Foliar Application (Trees and Shrubs) For use on trees and shrubs on home landscapes to control the immature larval stages of the following insect pests: leafminers, leaf hoppers, gypsy moths, weevils, psylids, webworms, hornworms, spruce bud worms, pine sawflies, elm leaf beetle and grasshoppers. Use Directions: The 32 oz hose-end applicator for trees and shrubs will treat up to 10 fen foot trees. Repeat application 2 to 3 times at an interval of 7-10 days. Apply to leaf surfaces to run-off. Be sure to coat underside of leaves as this is where many insects hide. Avoid accessive application. Lawn Application: For use on home lawns to control the immature larval stages of the following insect pests: Mole crickets, white grubs, sod webworms, fall armyworms, chinch bugs, hyperodes weevil, and billbugs. Use Directions: The 32 oz hose-end applicator for lawns will treat approximately 2000-4000 square feet. Apply Grub Killer 2-3 times on a 7-10 day interval to insure effective control of surface and sub-surface feeding pests.
Storage and Disposal of Safer® Brand Grub Killer: Storage: Keep in original container. Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, feed or foodstuffs. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Do not store below 50° F. (10° C) or above 95° F (35° C). Pesticide and Container Disposal: If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Garden Pest Control - FAQs  Q: Can insect pests survive the winter and affect my garden next year? A: Yes, many insect pests can survive cold winters by “overwintering” under plant debris and leaves on the ground. This is why it is very important to remove plant debris after harvesting this year’s crops and then till the soil. more» Q: Help! I have bagworms on my small evergreens. How do I get rid of them? A: Fall, winter or early in the spring is the best time to do this, before the eggs inside of the "bags" have hatched. If you have a larger infestation, a product containing B.t. or Bacillus thringiensis can be used to help control the bagworms. more»  Q: How do I know if my plant is being attacked by an insect or a disease? A: If it’s an insect, the plant may have holes in its leaves. Turn the leaves over and you may see the insects themselves clustered on the underside of the leaves. You may also see and feel a sticky substance if it’s an insect because the insect will leave a secretion on the plant. More FAQs»
|