Thanks Peter -

But why won't it do anything for existing grubs? I read that it kills
grubs. Also, the new infestation is under way, the beetle population peaked
last week and the eggs shouls start hatching grubs any day now. What I
understand, now is the best time to apply Merit.

I also understand Merit is not harmful to people and pets, so
overapplication doesn't have any *real* adverse effects.

Thanks

Peter

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"Steveo" wrote in message
...
No, it won't hurt anything but your wallet.

"Peter" wrote:
Thanks for you reply Steveo.

Will it hurt my lawn to reapply? I *really* need to wack the grubs
bad.
They got me the last two years before I realized what was going on. I
want the mothers dead.

Peter

"
Peter wrote:
I spread a 14 pound bag of Bayer Merit granulated on my yard
last
night, and watered the lawn afterward with between 0.25 and 0.5
inches of water to wash it in. I'm attempting to kill Japanese
beetle
grubs -
have had a bad problem for the last tow years. I applied the
Merit
at
a
heavier rate than recommended. The recommended rate is 2.8
lbs/1000,
I
used 3.8 lbs/1000. My soil is clay and perculates a little
slow.

Tonight we had a heavy thunderstorm and heavy rain. We got
about
1
inch of rain in about 15 minutes.

My question is; did all of my Merit wash away? Should I
reapply?

Thanks

Peter


It doesn't matter. The grubs have become Japanese beetles and are
flying around now. Reapply before July 4 next year.

Heh, what do you think those beetles are doing when they're not
feeding?... That's right, laying eggs for the next generation.

The Merit will protect Peter's lawn from grub damage this fall
and consequently next spring too.

I really doubt it has washed away, Peter. It clings to organic
material real well.

Here in Ontario you are not permitted to reapply. Merit has a very long
residual... and you have already admitted to applying above the
recommended
application rate. You should leave it alone.

Keep in mind that the application will not do anything about the existing
grubs in your lawn. Merit will only prevent a new infestation. I have
applied it many times and have seen it watered in, not watered in and
drenched. It has still been effective in preventing a new infestation
every
time.

Peter H