How to Easily Treat Bugs in the Lawn / Keep Your Lawn Bug Free

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Treating for bugs in your lawn can be easy and affordable. Find out what product to use, how to apply it and I'll share ways to keep bugs away all summer!
Timestamps:
0:00 -- Intro
0:30 --Why Preventative Treatment Matters
1:20 --Products to Use
1:50 --My Favorite Product
2:42 --How to Apply Granular Bug Control
3:55 --Best Practices Around the Yard
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@tranger4579 Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best vids on yard pest control.

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@MichaelChanslor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the short and concise video!

@sb1416 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wish I watched this first!!! I wasted a bag by over applying it on a portion of my yard & knee I was doing something wrong!!!!

@chrissya6349 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the instructions on how to lay it down. II have this product but haven’t used it yet.

@juantrujillo5074 Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Simple and fun. Even budget conscious. Thanks!

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment!

@Thelawncarenut 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Mike. I like the Triazicide also. Speads very easily and works well.

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allyn!! I really appreciate you stopping by to check out the video!

@davejustice7464 2 жыл бұрын

The last few years we've had trouble with sod webworms I'll be ready this year thank you

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!

@angelaw6877 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ericstenzel6835 2 жыл бұрын

The instructions on the bag are nebulous about rain water. I agree with you.

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!!

@jimmycarter9099 Жыл бұрын

Nice video you are a lot like me like to keep things neat problem is a lot of people just don’t care some people need to live in a pig polar

@sirdank1034 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@UrbanDadLife2024 2 жыл бұрын

nice video Mike

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for checking it out!

@semperfi-guy 2 жыл бұрын

Straight Facts Bro

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!! 👍

@SamanthaMendoza-tu6mm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mike!

@mikeshomeandgarden 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! Thank you for watching!

@longhorn7247 Жыл бұрын

Cool I will try the bugs pellets

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@Drew-ql3gq 3 ай бұрын

Just subscribed and smachek the like button thanks for the tips

@mikeshomeandgarden 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support!

@mikelacool6473 Жыл бұрын

I had billbugs last year, when is a good time to put down billbug killer in the spring in Boise, Id? Thank you

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchIng! In my opinion any time is the right time for bug control. The sooner you get it down the sooner it'll start acting on the bugs as the hatch. That's how I've done it, and it hasn't failed me yet!

@JoshF151Tech Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna give this stuff a try I bought the two Bags on Amazon for only $13.00 Dollars we have a major problem Year after Year with Moles we've tried everything from Traps to Poison to Sonic Spikes to Juicy Fruit Gum and we still see lots of Mole Hills. We used Milky Spore Grub Control in the past and that worked for getting rid of the Moles but Milky Spore is around $50.00 Dollars a Bag and I'm not really one to spend a lot on Lawn Care so I hope this stuff works just as good as Milky Spore did.

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think the product should work just fine for the issue!

@JoshF151Tech Жыл бұрын

@@mikeshomeandgarden No problem and yeah I sure hope so! Thanks!

@benarneld 5 ай бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for the great info. I do have a question tho: if I just poured a weed killer, how long should I wait before applying this?

@mikeshomeandgarden 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment! You can both the same day! I do it every year for spring. I hit the weed treatment and first bug treatment on one lawn care day.

@ThePickinLawyer 4 ай бұрын

@@mikeshomeandgarden came here for the same question. Thanks for the info! Definitely will use your affiliate link.

@garrydhir19871 3 ай бұрын

Hi, What was the setting or spreader number, you used on Scott's edge guard mini?

@mikeshomeandgarden 3 ай бұрын

Hello! On the edge guard I usually run between 4-5 on the dial. I'll adjust a bit depending on how the distribution is and how fast I feel like walking that day as that impacts coverage.

@thedukestangibles 2 ай бұрын

What is the proper setting for the edgeguard spreader? Mine is just like yours.

@mikeshomeandgarden Ай бұрын

I usually start at 4 and then move up or down based on how distribution is going.

@ginni333 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this could treat biting mites? My dog is only outside for a short time but keeps bring them in. We’re both itching.

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Mites are listed under the lawn application instructions on the bag as an insect it treats so I think so! Hope you see some results with it! Thanks for watching!

@ginni333 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeshomeandgarden How common are they inside homes? I can’t figure out if it’s coming from inside (dust) or outside.

@semperfi-guy 2 жыл бұрын

You could try bathing your dog in a virgin motor oil.

@ludovicredfield9403 Жыл бұрын

What about watering the treated area? Is that optional ?

@mikeshomeandgarden 5 ай бұрын

Optional based on your local weather report. Free sky water is preferred.

@eleanorkyle1745 Жыл бұрын

Can you use this in the fall.

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Any time of year!

@lainyjane4581 4 ай бұрын

my 'lawn'/weeds that came with home 1/2 acre is loaded with biting insects. also an ant farm !! ;(. should i mow area short before applying? my neighbor tells me to cut at 3"so bremuda grass will shade out weeds. it looks so awful, i have been cutting it really short for 3 yrs. i need a change badly without costing a fortune. any advise?

@mikeshomeandgarden 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! You don't have to mow before applying the bug product, but it can help give more time for the product to work undisturbed. Mow, then If you can get it down right before the rain or have a chance to use irrigation to get it into the ground it'll start working quick, you can maximize the time it's down before the mower goes over it again

@fewferfev 3 ай бұрын

I've got 5 acres and am back to native plants only. It is so much better than traditional lawn. I do treat pests by using nematodes twice a year. And it's also important to spray yourself with repellent while you're getting a handle on your dangerous ticks, etc. When you allow frogs, lizards and yes, snakes to hunt bugs and hide out in your property you won't even have mice. I love the natural look of my place and every year I'm adding to our native plants growing all over the place. It's easy and nontoxic. You will look at lawns and find them to be outdated by nature now. lol

@nottodayortommorow1099 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@engrxtn 11 ай бұрын

How frequently you apply it?

@mikeshomeandgarden 5 ай бұрын

Twice a year, Once in the spring as the bugs are waking up. And once mid summer when they're going insane.

@dustycowick8475 Жыл бұрын

Do u cover all your grass or just make a perimeter around ur home

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

I cover the whole lawn because we get fire ants if I don't and it protects against grubs.

@dustycowick8475 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@litlczer9865 2 ай бұрын

Will this treatment harm the grass?

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 ай бұрын

Nope! The grass shouldn't be negatively impacted.

@nolancutler1881 4 ай бұрын

When to apply 1st app? 😮

@mikeshomeandgarden 4 ай бұрын

In most areas, now is the time! If you have snow still, wait for it to melt then apply.

@shaunsteward4353 2 жыл бұрын

Does this kill wasp

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 жыл бұрын

Technically yes. It's a non selective insecticide, so it'll kill whatever comes into contact with it. However wasps being flying insects, it's not an effective deterrent. Wasps are better treated with sprays. Thanks for the question and for watching!

@semperfi-guy 2 жыл бұрын

Dawn dishwashing liquid @ 1 - 10 dilution with water. No return!

@jenniffermontoya8042 2 ай бұрын

is it pet safe?

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 ай бұрын

I'd err on the side of caution and say no. I'd wait for it to be watered in and dried at least.

@stevehainestrumpet Жыл бұрын

I must have ants that are immune. I applied this twice in two weeks. Looks like more ants than ever now. Got anything that works?

@mikeshomeandgarden Жыл бұрын

Anytime I still see critters around after applying this stuff, depending on how many areas, if it's a lot I'll do another blanket application of the liquid hose end version, if it's a few spots I'll just use some Ortho home defense and spot treat. Usually this stuff takes care of ants! Other things I've used is Amdro, is my go to for ants and specifically designed to target them.

@stevehainestrumpet Жыл бұрын

@@mikeshomeandgarden That's funny. I just applied some Amdro. I must have an ant farm in my front yard! I have applied the Spectracide two weeks in a row. I will try this a couple of more times and look for improvement. Thanks for the reply. Steve

@fewferfev 3 ай бұрын

I've heard several say to take a shovel and heap one shovelful on top one bed from another and they will fight to the death. They say it works. Sometimes fire ant beds tunnel 20 feet down and that's how they easily switch from one poisoned mound & off to make another. So, send in troops from another ant colony.

@M1k3H0nch0 3 ай бұрын

I agree with the Amdro. I use Traizicide on the lawn but spread the Amdro around the perimeter of my house. Don't forget diatomaceous Earth around the house too if you have a spider problem.

@miguelteran-raful2718 4 ай бұрын

Dam i have 3 acres!

@mikeshomeandgarden 4 ай бұрын

That's a lot! You don't necessarily have to treat all three unless you have seasonal bug issues all over the property. You can focus on the areas that only have turf, grass around the house, etc.

@arejay1992 3 ай бұрын

I tried this thanks to this video. It did NOT even touch the white bugs that fly all over...VERY DISSAPOINTED!!!!!

@mikeshomeandgarden 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that! As a broad spectrum insecticide it should handle most bugs in the yard. I have had the little white moths too and it seems to control them.

@catherinerosa-baker2937 29 күн бұрын

I've got those white leaf hoppers I want gone!!!!!!

@dmttday3030 3 ай бұрын

Half of your video is talking about time stamps and subscribing and what you might talk about in the video and obvious things like. “Your lawn might need big control” This bag treats 5k square feet and my yard is half that… so that means I get two treatments out of one bag. Duh

@dmttday3030 3 ай бұрын

Videos could be 1/4 the length. You’re talking to us like we are 4. No 4 year olds are doing lawn treatment

@mikeshomeandgarden 3 ай бұрын

Yet you watched, AND commented. You get a gold star 😂