Carbaryl
Carbaryl is a short-lived carbamate compound that is effective at killing grubs. Current research
suggests that carbaryl may be slightly more effective at killing certain species of grubs, like the
European chafer grub, than trichlorfon.
Carbaryl begins to kill grubs 10-14 days after application. Unfortunately, research suggests that
carbaryl is toxic to beneficial insects, honeybees, and other bees, so it must be used sparingly and
only by professional pest management companies.
What About Preventative Chemicals?
Both carbaryl and trichlorfon are insecticides used to reduce existing grub infestations. They
work best, though, when combined with preventative treatments.
Products containing imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, or clothianidin, for example, will reduce
75-100% of lawn grubs when applied in June or July and watered with at least 0.5” of irrigation
immediately after application
Thunder OD 145 (Imidacloprid + Betacyfluthrin) at 0.3l/ha.
Gaucho 350FS (Imidacloprid) at 200ml/100kg seed
Cruiser 350FS (Thiamethoxam) at 150ml/ 90kg seed.
• Redigo Deter 350FS (Clothianidin + prothioconazole) at 200
ml/100 kg seed.
• Celest Top 312FS (Thiamethoxam + fludioxonil +
difenoconozole at 150 ml/100 kg seed
Heavy application of nitrogen fertilizer which can kill first instar larvae .
Ensuring proper drainage in the field since grubs prefer moist soil, especially with decaying
organic matter - female beetles prefer to lay eggs on moist-decaying organic matter.
Chemical control
Chemical control is rarely necessary for white grubs. Chemical treatment on grubs must be
done when they are young as older larvae are more robust and larvae move to a greater depth
as they develop. If insecticides must be applied then the following treatments have shown to
have some control of white grubs:
o Chlorpyriphos – a contact insecticide;
o Ethoprophos granules – a contact insecticide;
o Fipronil – a contact insecticide;
o Imidachloprid – a systemic insecticide with reasonable soil mobility;
o Isofenphos– a systemic insecticide with reasonable soil mobility
o Application of contact insecticides to the foliage of the trees where adult beetles swarm.
Sygenta- ACELEPRYN is approved for application at a rate of 0.6 litres per hectare on approved
managed amenity turf and amenity grassland surfaces. ACELEPRYN is aimed to target 1st and 2nd stage
instars as soon as possible after egg hatch. ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 2 g/kg CHLORANTRANILIPROLE. Group
voliam targo and ampligo28 insecticids5.1 Methods of Application
Apply Acelepryn to foliage or to the soil by ground equipment only.
Foliar applications offer locally systemic activity against listed insect pests and
can be made with ground application equipment: boom sprayers, and hand-
wand and hand-gun sprayers.
Soil applications can be made by soil injection, soil and container drenches, and
broadcast, banded and directed sprays using boom sprayers, and hand-wand
and hand-gun sprayers. Acelepryn is a systemic product that is translocated
upward into the plant from root uptake when applied to the soil. To be effective,
apply Acelepryn where the root system of the target plant can readily absorb
the active ingredien
How To Mix Neem Oil Soil Drench Recipe?
To make an effective foliage spray and Neem oil soak to help fight against soil-dwelling pests
and fungus, begin by following this Neem oil drench recipe:
Ingredients:
One tablespoon of cold-pressed Neem oil
One teaspoonful of dish castile soap
One quart of warm water
Directions:
Simply combine all of the ingredients and use the neem soil drench or foliar application by
spraying leaves, and stems about once a month as a preventative.
If you are treating an infestation, use neem oil with your regular watering on a weekly basis until
the problem is abated. This same mixture is used as a foliar spray.
How Much Neem Oil Drench Should You Mix Up at Once?
Only mix up the amount you will use in one go.
Once the Neem oil is combined with water and dish soap, it will begin to degrade.
Keep full-strength neem oil in your refrigerator for as long as a year.
Precautions:
#1 – Carnivorous Plants Cannot Tolerate Soap!
If you are treating carnivorous plants, you should not use dish soap or any other type of soap.
The purpose of the liquid soap is to act as an emulsifier.
This helps to distribute the oil throughout the warm water, so it spreads evenly through the
soil.
If you eliminate the soap, simply use slightly warmer water and slightly warmed oil.
Stir or shake vigorously before applying.
Related: Using Neem Powder On Plants
#2 – Use Neem Oil And Do A Patch Test
No matter what plant you are treating, it’s a good idea to know how to apply neem oil to soil and
do a little test to ensure the plant will respond favorably.
If using the mixture as a foliage spray, take the spray bottle and treat a small portion of the plant.
Then wait 24 hours to see how the plant responds.
If using it as a drench, treat just one plant (if you have several of the same types) and observe it
for twenty-four hours before treating all of your plants.
Alternately, you may wish to use a diluted solution the first time to gauge your plants’ response.
#3 – Neem Oil Insecticide As A Soil Drench For Cannabis Is NOT The Best
Choice
If you’re growing marijuana, you may find Neem oil negatively impacts the flavor of the
product.
Some cannabis growers find Neem seed meal is a better alternative for controlling soil-dwelling
insects.
The Neem seed meal not only discourages and negatively impacts soil pests but also provides a
good dose of nitrogen and acts as a beneficial fertilizer. Its NPK rating is 6 – 1 – 2.
