When to Treat Japanese Beetles With Milky Spore

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Tip 1 - What Is Milky Spore: Using Milky Spore For Lawns And Gardens

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by katia Brandini | permalink

Japanese beetle larvae feed on grass roots, leaving ugly, brown dead spots in the lawn. However, they are susceptible to several biological controls, including milky spore disease. Learn more about this here.

For further reading: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/what-is-milky-spore.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - Milky spore not helping grub problem

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Marchidanu Silviu | permalink

Grub control in the lawn isn't easy. One issue is what kind of grub you've got in the first place. And that can involve looking at grub butt hairs with a magnifying glass.

For further reading: http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2012/06/milky_spore_not_helping_grub_p.html ^[2]