{"product_id":"jonathan-green-natural-grub-insect-control-10-lb","title":"Jonathan Green Natural Grub \u0026 Lawn Insect Control, 10 lb Bag — Botanical, Pollinator-Safe, No Neonicotinoids","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Green Natural Grub \u0026amp; Lawn Insect Control is a 10 lb granular insecticide for lawns and landscapes built on a proprietary blend of plant oils — rosemary, peppermint, wintergreen, geraniol, plus corn cob carrier — instead of synthetic neonicotinoids or pyrethroids. The result: a product that kills grubs and the most common surface-feeding turf insects, but is \u003cstrong\u003epollinator-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esafe to use around children and pets\u003c\/strong\u003e on dried surfaces. EPA 25(b) minimum-risk class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite grubs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese beetle, masked chafer, European chafer, May\/June beetle, oriental beetle larvae. \u003cstrong\u003eKills all stages of the grub life cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just early instars (unusual for a botanical product)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinch bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dominant surface-feeding pest in St. Augustinegrass and Bermudagrass lawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnts\u003c\/strong\u003e — surface-foraging species; reduces mound activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleas\u003c\/strong\u003e — broadcast treatment for lawns frequented by pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTicks\u003c\/strong\u003e — perimeter and broadcast application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther lawn \/ landscape pests per label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Botanical (vs. Neonicotinoid)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainstream lawn grub products on the market — including Bayer Season-Long Grub Control, Quali-Pro Imidacloprid, Scotts GrubEx — are mostly neonicotinoid-based (imidacloprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran). Neonicotinoids are highly effective but are also under increasing regulatory pressure: documented honeybee toxicity, restricted use in some US states (NY, MA, others), and outright banned for outdoor use in the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jonathan Green product is the alternative for customers who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep bees or live next to apiaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave pollinator-attractant flowering plants (clover lawns, flower beds, vegetable gardens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive in a state that has restricted neonicotinoid sales \/ use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave children and pets who spend significant time on the treated lawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage a property under an organic \/ IPM \/ sustainable certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradeoff: botanical actives have shorter residual than neonicotinoids (typically 30-60 days vs 90+ for imidacloprid), so re-application may be needed in a heavy infestation year. For preventive use on properties with normal grub pressure, one well-timed application per season is usually adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosemary oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeraniol (from geranium \/ citronella oil family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppermint oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWintergreen oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn cob carrier (granular substrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyglyceryl oleate (emulsifier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25(b) minimum-risk pesticide — exempt from full EPA registration because all actives are on the FIFRA 25(b) minimum-risk list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal word:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAUTION (lowest acute toxicity tier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil temperature must be 55°F or warmer\u003c\/strong\u003e for the botanical actives to mobilize and reach grubs in the root zone. Roughly: late April \/ early May in the Northeast; mid-March in the South.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor curative grub treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e (when you see active grub damage — irregular brown patches, sod that pulls up like carpet) — apply as soon as soil temp permits and you've identified grubs in a few test digs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor preventive treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — apply in early summer (June) before peak adult-beetle egg-laying. The botanical actives stay in the root zone and treat grubs as they hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface pests (ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs)\u003c\/strong\u003e — apply any time during active growth season; broadcast over the affected area and water in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a rotary or drop spreader\u003c\/strong\u003e calibrated to the labeled rate. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways read the current product label on YOUR bag\u003c\/strong\u003e for exact rate by application target (preventive vs curative differs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast evenly\u003c\/strong\u003e across the treatment area. Halve the rate and apply in two passes at 90° to each other for the most uniform coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater in immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.5 in. of irrigation or a heavy rain within 24 hours. The plant oils need moisture to activate and migrate down into the root zone where grubs live.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 lb bag covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2,500-5,000 sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the rate selected. Read the bag for exact coverage at your chosen rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep pets and children off the treated area until the granules have been watered in and the surface is dry to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-apply\u003c\/strong\u003e per the label interval (typically every 30-60 days during peak pest pressure season).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION signal word\u003c\/strong\u003e — lowest EPA toxicity tier. The active ingredients are food-grade plant oils, but follow standard PPE practice anyway: gloves and eye protection during application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-safe when applied per label\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the headline differentiator. Unlike neonicotinoids, the botanical actives don't accumulate in plant tissues \/ pollen \/ nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for use around children and pets\u003c\/strong\u003e on dried, watered-in surfaces. Wait until granules have dissolved and the lawn is dry before re-entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash hands after handling\u003c\/strong\u003e; standard agricultural product hygiene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't apply to vegetable gardens directly\u003c\/strong\u003e without reading the label for crop-specific restrictions. The product is approved for lawns and landscape ornamentals; edible-crop application has different rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Jonathan Green Inc. (Farmingdale, NJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: approximately 2,500-5,000 sq ft (depending on rate \/ target pest; read the bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation: granular (G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredients: rosemary oil, geraniol, peppermint oil, wintergreen oil, corn cob carrier, polyglyceryl oleate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPA classification: 25(b) minimum-risk pesticide (exempt from full EPA registration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal word: CAUTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly: yes (no neonicotinoids, no synthetic pyrethroids)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChild \/ pet safe (when dry): yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 079545119256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 10 lb (4.5 kg) bag of Jonathan Green Natural Grub \u0026amp; Lawn Insect Control granular insecticide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary or drop spreader for broadcast application (Earthway, Scotts, Lesco, Jonathan Green brand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJonathan Green Lawn Food \/ Black Beauty seed for full lawn-care system rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil thermometer for verifying 55°F soil temp before application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreader calibration tray for confirming output rate before application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Green","offers":[{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":54375213203748,"sku":"50930","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/jonathan-green-natural-grub-insect-control-10lb-bag_adbe79f4-6ea4-4574-b885-be3c04a0de54.png?v=1780668125","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/jonathan-green-natural-grub-insect-control-10-lb","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}