I have these green worms all over my yard which I have learned are called beet armyworms, and I have read can cause a lot of damage by eating your grass. Other than setting my whole yard on fire, what's the best way to kill them?
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I've seen lots of people in the DFW area posting about these.
Liquid seven will work. Or I have had good success with it. Bifen XTS as well.
Bifenthrin
Try treating 200+ acres of fertilized coastal bermuda. Mutha efers!!!!!!
I've had to treat my hay field twice this year because of these suckers!
I see lots of these effers in my yard, driveway, and on my back porch. Can I afford to wait a 2-3 days for a pest/lawn company to come out and take care of them?
Not sure how fast they will eat the grass.
Not sure how fast they will eat the grass.
My dad in Dime Box was spraying again today on his meadows.
If it a home lawn, I would suggest Acelepryn. Much longer residual.
Thousands in my lawn in North Austin. Hundreds or thousands at my in laws place in South Austin. Never seen them like this in the 14 years I've been in Austin.
Depends how big your yard is and how bad they are, but probably not. They're quick. The yard will probably come back, but it'll look dead until it does.
Just get this. Quick and easy. Covered about 1 acre worth of lawn in a few hours.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spectracide-Triazicide-For-Lawns-and-Landscapes-32-fl-oz-Concentrate-Insect-Killer-Hose-End-Sprayer/4736723?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-google-_-lia-_-241-_-outdoorpesticide-_-4736723-_-0&store_code=191&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3HmhKcaCKo_1JqI-lTMn--mPe7KwNeOmLz0Aas5ypsm7Z2i2WahN_BoCCpAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spectracide-Triazicide-For-Lawns-and-Landscapes-32-fl-oz-Concentrate-Insect-Killer-Hose-End-Sprayer/4736723?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-google-_-lia-_-241-_-outdoorpesticide-_-4736723-_-0&store_code=191&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3HmhKcaCKo_1JqI-lTMn--mPe7KwNeOmLz0Aas5ypsm7Z2i2WahN_BoCCpAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Spane Bohem
How many bottles of that did you need for one acre?
Used this over the weekend as well and had very good results.
Could I also just spread some diatomaceous earth on my yard to kill them?
Yes. But a product with bifenthrin will work effectively, too, and is relatively inexpensive and easy to find at any Lowe's, Home Depot, or ACE.
That spray stuff works really well. But, I use granules on a regular schedule.
That spray stuff works really well. But, I use granules on a regular schedule.
Checking in from OKC with these little *******s in my yardwere in my yard. Exterminator came out and sprayed took 3 days to kill 'em afterwards. But not much damage thankfully.
Fore warned is fore armed.
1. Set your whole yard on fire.
2. Post video to OB.
3. Profit!!!
2. Post video to OB.
3. Profit!!!
Won’t comply. Won’t surrender.
XXXVII said:
How many bottles of that did you need for one acre?
I think around 6. Maybe 7
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Spane Bohem
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We were infested in Buda. Put out granular spectracide yesterday. Looks much better this morning. Seeing very few.
Should I go ahead and start a thread titled "Best power washer for removing guinea ****"?
In addition to a powerful army they also have a formidable air force.
dodger02 said:
Yes. But a product with bifenthrin will work effectively, too, and is relatively inexpensive and easy to find at any Lowe's, Home Depot, or ACE.
That spray stuff works really well. But, I use granules on a regular schedule.
Is bifenthrin safe to put in my yard with kids and pets?
My wife is totally not on board with that idea, and I'm like we need to use drastic measures.
I wouldn't put a spoonful of the stuff in my coffee. But on the yard, it's fine.
ETA: If she's worried, use the granules one evening and turn the sprinklers on. It'll be fine in the morning.
ETA: If she's worried, use the granules one evening and turn the sprinklers on. It'll be fine in the morning.
dodger02 said:
I wouldn't put a spoonful of the stuff in my coffee. But on the yard, it's fine.
ETA: If she's worried, use the granules one evening and turn the sprinklers on. It'll be fine in the morning.
In general, is it safe after X hours or days once it settles in? And is it the same if the spray version is used?
My wife really wants an all natural method, but not even that Chemfree company that tries to be low impact uses anything other than bifenthrin to treat armyworms.
Make sure you apply it twice within 10-14 days
Safe, to me, is a relative term. The product, if applied properly, is completely safe, IMO. Your wife may be considered extremely dangerous, however.
It is 100% safe if you put it out one day when she's not home, dispose of the bag properly, and water that evening.
I promise that she'll barely notice your kids' stutter.
It is 100% safe if you put it out one day when she's not home, dispose of the bag properly, and water that evening.
I promise that she'll barely notice your kids' stutter.
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