Dylox 6.2 Granules are only active and kill for 48 hours, so grubs also need to be active in the area at the time of application. It is best to apply when you see turf damage from the grubs actively feeding. This time frame is normally from July to September. Application timing is very important and it varies from region to region. We recommend you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff as he or she will be able to give you the most accurate information in regards to application timing in your area.
We carry three granule products that are labeled for grubs, Dylox 6.2, Merit Granules and Demand G. Dylox 6.2 is known to be one of the fastest acting granule products for grub control. You may find our article on grub control helpful.
There is no wait time to apply a fertilizer after using Dylox 6.2 Granules. Just keep in mind that you need to water in your granule products for them to be effective. Dylox is a fast-acting insecticide that is only active for about 48 hours, so you want to use that when the target insects are active. Merit, however, is systemic, so it will have a longer residual since it is absorbed into the treated grass.
Dylox 6.2 Granules shouldn't have any impact on the dogs as the amount of active ingredient on the surface and in the insect is almost insignificant. Pets should be out of the area during application until dry after watering in, typically after 4-6 hours.
Dylox 6.2 Granule is best applied when you see turf damage from the grubs actively feeding. This time is normally from July to September.
Dylox 6.2 Granules is more popular and is a professional grade product not sold in store. They do have the same active ingredient and you should be able to obtain similar results when used correctly.
You will need two bags of the Bio Advanced 24 Hour Grub Killer Plus Granules or one bag of the Dylox 6.2 Granules to cover 10,000 sq ft. The Bayer Bio-Advanced 24 hour grub control is the consumer brand and the Dylox is the professional brand. Both products are produced by Bayer and both will do a great job for you.
The Dylox 6.2 Granules can be applied anytime you feel its needed since its a contact kill. If you have grubs actively feeding in the lawn and doing damage now, you can put it down now to stop them. Otherwise you may be able to just use your prevention product for control. The application you would do in May/June is for current feeding grubs and those that will feed in July/August this year. While yes this would help reduce the numbers that come up next year, its also going to control the existing ones that feed on the lawn if you have applied the residual product prior to the feeding stages starting this season.
Dylox 6.2 Granules is only for use in lawns and will not affect ornamental pests.
Grubs are more active in the fall and are closer to the surface, and the watering could have brought them the rest of the way to the surface. As long as the Dylox 6.2 Granules was applied per labeled rates, then there should not be an issue. Since now is the time the grubs are mature, you’ll likely need a 2nd application of Dylox 3-4 days after the first for optimal results.
Dylox 6.2 Granules are not labeled for chinch bugs whereas Talstar is, so Talstar would be the better option.
Dylox 6.2 Granules can be used in garden areas as directed on the product label.
Dylox 6.2 Granules is only labeled for use in turf grass. As an alternate insecticide that is labeled for use in landscaping and around ornamentals you could use Merit Granular Insecticide.
Dylox 6.2 Granules is safe for all turf types including centiped grass when used as directed on the product label
Dylox 6.2 Granules should be applied for grubs in the lawn but it is highly toxic to fish. We recommend applying where there is no drift/no sloping and 30+ ft away from any water area. It should not be applied around any edible vegetation also. There are no Dylox restrictions regarding turf species or sites for landscape and recreational-area uses.
