Preventative control of European chafer, Japanese beetle, and black turfgrass ataenius grub larvae. Also provides suppression of European marsh crane fly larvae (leatherjackets).

• Proven performance on grubs.
• Wide window of application.
• Strong residual soil activity.
• Low use rates.
• Low risk to applicators and non-target organisms.
• Low environmental impact including low mammalian toxicity.
• Low to no odour.
• First and most effective insecticide in the chloronicotinyl class 4 insecticide group.

Dosage  50 kg/ha or 560 g per 100m²

For optimum control, make application prior to egg hatch of the target pest.

* For suppression of early fall larval stages of crane fly (larvae known as leatherjackets) apply Merit Granular to turfgrass areas known to be infected with leatherjackets.

Application timing should commence when adult crane flies take flight in August and September and begin laying eggs.

For optimum control, irrigation or rainfall should occur within 24 hours after application to move the active ingredient through the thatch. On golf courses, irrigate treated areas following application. Avoid mowing turf or lawn area until after irrigation or rainfall has occurred so that uniformity of application will not be affected. Apply Merit Granular only once per year as directed by this label. If Merit Granular was applied to a turfgrass area earlier in the summer season for Japanese beetle or European chafer or black turfgrass ataenius, do not re-apply for leatherjacket suppression in the same year.