The 30lb bag of Merit Granules will cover between 16,000 sq ft - 21,400 sq ft depending on the usage rate needed. Please refer to the Merit Granules product label for complete usage instructions.
For June beetles in the lawn, Merit is recommended. Apply 1.5lb per 1000sq feet.
Everyone other than the person applying Merit Insecticide Granules should stay out of the area while it is being applied and watered in. Once everything is dry, it is safe to resume normal activity in the area.
If only a few Merit granules got into the pool, that wouldn’t be enough to cause any issues. You can reach Bayer at 800-331-2867 if you have any further concerns.
Merit Insecticide Granules can last up to 4 months. If you applied in late June, you would reapply around Novemeber.
Merit Insecticide Granules are labeled to be used on landscape plants, flowering plants, ornamentals, shrubs, etc therefore would not harm the impatiens if applied according to the instructions on the product label.
Merit Insecticide Granules is not labeled to be used on edibles. The active ingredient to too high a percantage to be safe for human consumption. It would be highly recommended to discard anything it was applied to and remove the soil and replace with new as ithe product can last in the soil for some time.
Yes, you can apply Merit Granules along with a weed-and-feed product, as long as the weed-and-feed label does not prohibit you from doing so, and as long as the watering in instructions are the same as what is on the Merit product label.
Merit Insecticide Granules is NOT labeled to be be used in or around any edibles. We would recommend contacting Bayer directly for advisement at 800-777-8570.
Merit Insecticide Granules are not labeled for moles specifically. However, it does treat their food source, which are grubs. So once their food source is eliminated, they will move on in search of a new food source. If you're looking for something specifically labeled for moles, you can take a look at our Mole Guide for a list of products specifically for moles.
Grubs Away Insecticide contains the same active ingredient as Merit and can go to CT.
Merit can be toxic to bees that it contacts directly. We do not recommend applying Merit or any other insecticides while pollinators are present or directly onto flowering plants where pollinators are likely to forage.
Merit Insecticide Granules are not labeled to eliminate mealy bugs or to attract them.
Merit Insecticide Granules can be applied at any time, but if you are looking to control white grubs then you want to apply it several weeks before egg match of the target pest. Usually this application needs to be made in late Spring, usually sometime between May and late June. We recommend contacting your local Cooperative Extension for the best recommendation on application timing for your target pest in your area.
Merit Insecticide Granules should be appled just before or after egg hatch and will not actually kill the eggs, only the young that feed on the roots. The best time will vary depending on the region you are in. You should contact local cooperative extension office to determine the best timing for grubs in your region.
Merit Insecticide Granules is not labeled for ants and would not be recommended. Instead you can use something like Talstar Xtra.
Microbes don't have the same system as insects do so Talstar P would not hurt microbes in the soil. Although for Grubs we would recommend using Merit Insecticide Granules instead. Please read over our Grub Treatment Guide for further tips and information.
Merit Insecticide Granules are not labeled to control or kill ticks. We advise that you look at the DeltaGard G Granules for tick control. According to the Delta G Granules, a regular treatment program should be followed. Treat once a month when pests first appear in late spring (May-June) and continue until late summer (August-September) in the fall.
Merit Insecticide Granules will not eliminate ticks. We would recommend our Outdoor Flea/Tick Kit instead. We also have a great article on How to Get Rid of Ticks.
Merit Insecticide Granules is not labeled for aphids and it would be recommended to use the liquid Merit 2F instead if you are, in fact, dealing with aphids or other plant-sucking insects.
