Merit Granules should be at least 10 feet outside of the drip line of the tree. We would recommend using Milky Spore Powder instead. This product can be used around edibles and will kill and prevent grubs for up to 10 years. It only needs to be applied once.
Please check out our Grub Guide for tips on how to kill and prevent grubs. There is a lot of useful information!
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.
For June beetles in the lawn, Merit is recommended. Apply 1.5lb per 1000sq feet.
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.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules are intended for applications to turfgrass and selective landscaped areas only per the product label instructions. It does not list applications to containerized/potted plants.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled to control Emerald Ash Borers. We would recommend using Domnion 2L. It is labeled for use on trees for emerald ash borers as a preventative and a curative. This only needs to be done once a year. The mixing ratio is 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of the trunk diameter. This needs to be mixed in at least 5 gallons of water and poured around the roots of the tree.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is an insecticide and will not treat weeds. You can view products labeled for dollarweed here.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide is labeled for use around flowers at a rate of 1.4 – 1.8 lbs per 1000 sq ft. Since this is just an insecticide, then it typically does not cause issues around flowers. If the granules were watered in very heavily, then that could encourage disease development around ornamental plants, but otherwise you may need to speak to a master gardener for assistance with any issues concerning your flowers.
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 0.5 G Insecticide Granules should be applied only to the following locations: Commercial & Residential Turfgrass and Landscape Ornamentals: Home Lawns, Business and Office areas, Multi-family Residential areas, Golf Courses, Airports, Cemeteries, Parks, Playgrounds and Athletic Fields. It is not suggested for areas with livestock/grazing.
No, Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules should not be used in areas of the yard where fruit trees are present. Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control can be used around listed fruit trees on the label.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules can help kill the insects listed on the label but you would first need to determine what is causing the yellow to confirm whether it will work for your issue.
Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules is not labeled for grasshoppers or caterpillars. A better option would be something like Bifen IT, though we do recommend avoiding the blooms when applying to prevent harm to beneficial pollinators.
The optimum time to apply the Merit Granules will vary depending on the pest you are treating and region you live in. You should call your local cooperative extension office. Almost every county has one and they are the experts in your region for all types of problems and local plant and insect life. They will let you know when the best time of year to treat is depending on what you are trying to control.
