What Can You Do but Wait 'Till July

            There are many signs at the end of May to show that summer is upon us. Grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target and Walgreens all start putting sunscreen front and center so that the customers can grab some and gear up for the pool. Parents start coming up with activities for their kids to do so they stay out of trouble with the newly found free time in the absence of school. Backyard grills and get togethers become a weekly occurrence for most families. And as the sunlight fades, the mosquitoes begin to buzz ushering us all back into the comfort of the indoors. But it is not till nightfall that the true mark of summer makes its way out. It starts by little taps on your windows and before you know it, you entire home is surrounded by them. Yes, it is the inevitable summer time pest, the June bug, or June beetle depending on what part of the country you are in. After dark, in most parts of our country, the outside becomes alive with this particular bug. Drawn to light, it is now wonder that the June bug immediately heads for homes and given just the smallest opening, will barge its way into garages and homes.

            Like a large number of insects, the June bug goes through complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, and then becoming larvae, followed by the pupae stage and finally an adult. The adult June bug is what is found outside your home in the evenings but what most people do not realize is that they actually begin right under your nose and with a little preparation can be prevented. The June bug larvae are actually white grub worms that exist in your yard and flower beds for up to three years before going through the pupae stage in the spring. Living up to four years, the final change for the June beetle is that from pupae to adult in the summer time, starting around June!

            The best type of control of this insect is going to occur during its larvae stage when it is in the ground. Underground, the white grub worms feed on grass and plant roots often times harming plants. The best type of insecticide is going to be one with a systemic effect. Systemic insecticides are typically those that will absorb well into the soil and penetrate down deeper than other chemicals. One product that is highly recommended for grub worms and other soil applications is Imidacloprid 2F. This product works its way deep into the soil and will eliminate the grubs existing. While this will not do much good for you this summer, if you begin applications now and follow the label instructions for additional applications throughout the next 12 months, you will be able to eliminate the bug that always seems to find its way inside your home when someone forgets to close the door all the way or leaves a window open. Check out our website to pick up some Imidacloprid 2F now and be sure to read over the product label when you receive your order to ensure proper application to your yard and plants.