{"product_id":"quali-pro-imidacloprid-0-5g-granular-30-lb","title":"Quali-Pro Imidacloprid 0.5G Granular Insecticide, 30 lb Bag — Systemic Turf \u0026 Ornamental","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuali-Pro Imidacloprid 0.5G is a professional-grade granular systemic insecticide formulated for broadcast application to turf and landscape ornamentals. The active ingredient (imidacloprid 0.5%) is a neonicotinoid that's taken up by plant roots and translocated through the foliage — the result is long-term, root-to-tip protection against soil-dwelling pests like white grubs and against foliage-feeding sucking insects on ornamentals. 30 lb bag is the standard professional pack size, treating roughly 25,000-40,000 sq ft depending on rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Ingredient + Mode of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImidacloprid 0.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e — a neonicotinoid insecticide that binds to insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, causing paralysis and death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystemic activity\u003c\/strong\u003e — granules dissolve into the soil with water; imidacloprid is absorbed by plant roots and translocated through the vascular system into shoots, leaves, and flowers. Insects feeding on any part of the treated plant pick up the active ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong residual\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single broadcast application provides season-long control of white grubs (60-90+ day residual against soil-dwelling pests after activation watering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-spectrum target list\u003c\/strong\u003e per the EPA label — covers most major lawn \/ turf \/ ornamental insect pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert ingredients 99.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e (granular carrier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA Reg. No. 53883-321\u003c\/strong\u003e; EPA Est. No. 53883-MO-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite grubs\u003c\/strong\u003e (the primary use case) — Japanese beetle, masked chafer, European chafer, May\/June beetle, oriental beetle, Asiatic garden beetle, Northern masked chafer larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMole crickets\u003c\/strong\u003e — for Southern lawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillbugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — bluegrass billbug, hunting billbug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual bluegrass weevil larvae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface-active turf pests\u003c\/strong\u003e — chinch bugs, sod webworms (partial control; use a contact insecticide for active outbreaks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental sucking insects\u003c\/strong\u003e — aphids, scale (soft scale species), leafhoppers, whiteflies, mealybugs on landscape ornamentals when applied to the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdelgids\u003c\/strong\u003e on woody ornamentals — hemlock woolly adelgid in particular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor white grubs (preventive)\u003c\/strong\u003e — apply when adult beetles are flying \/ egg-laying. Generally \u003cstrong\u003emid-June through July\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Northeast \/ Midwest; earlier in the South. This is the optimal window: granules sit in the soil, dissolve with watering \/ rainfall, and are in the root zone when grubs hatch and start feeding in August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor white grubs (curative)\u003c\/strong\u003e — if grub damage is already visible (irregular brown patches, sod that pulls up like carpet), apply at the higher labeled rate immediately. Effectiveness drops once grubs are large (5th instar).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor ornamental pests\u003c\/strong\u003e — apply in spring as a soil drench \/ broadcast around the root zone before pest pressure begins. Allows 2-4 weeks for full systemic uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e application during bloom on flowering plants visited by bees, or just before heavy rainfall (runoff risk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrate your spreader\u003c\/strong\u003e for the labeled rate. Standard preventive grub rate is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.7 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e (delivers 0.135 oz imidacloprid per 1,000 sq ft). Curative rate is up to \u003cstrong\u003e3.45 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways read the current product label on YOUR bag\u003c\/strong\u003e for exact rate by pest target and turf type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast evenly\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rotary or drop spreader. 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 rainfall event) within 24 hours of application is REQUIRED for the granules to dissolve and the imidacloprid to reach the root zone. Without watering, the product sits inert on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 lbs at preventive rate covers ~17,500 sq ft; at the higher curative rate it covers ~8,700 sq ft. Field math: ~25,000-40,000 sq ft total depending on the rate selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-application\u003c\/strong\u003e: a properly-timed and watered-in preventive treatment provides season-long control. Re-treat the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCRITICAL Safety \/ Pollinator Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImidacloprid is a neonicotinoid and is highly toxic to bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the single most important safety consideration. Read and follow the label's pollinator protection language exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT apply to plants in bloom or to lawns with flowering weeds (clover, dandelion, etc.) actively flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow off bloom before treatment if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT apply pre-bloom to plants whose flowers will be visited by bees\u003c\/strong\u003e within a window where systemic uptake will still be present in the pollen \/ nectar at bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not allow runoff into water bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e — imidacloprid is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and is documented to harm aquatic ecosystems at very low concentrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION signal word\u003c\/strong\u003e — lowest acute mammalian toxicity tier on the EPA label, but the ecological concerns above are independent of the human-health tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome US states (NY, MA, others) have restricted neonicotinoid use\u003c\/strong\u003e on residential lawns or have additional licensing requirements. \u003cstrong\u003eCheck your state's pesticide regulations before purchase \/ application.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves, long sleeves, long pants, and shoes plus socks\u003c\/strong\u003e when handling the granules. Wash hands before eating \/ drinking \/ using tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep children and pets off treated areas\u003c\/strong\u003e until the granules have been watered in and the surface is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Control Solutions, Inc. (Pasadena, TX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Quali-Pro (Control Solutions’ professional turf \u0026amp; ornamental brand line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation: granular (G); fertilizer-style broadcast granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: imidacloprid 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert ingredients: 99.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPA Reg. No. 53883-321; EPA Est. No. 53883-MO-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved uses: turf (residential, commercial, golf, sod farms), landscape ornamentals, trees and shrubs, interior plantscapes (per label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOT for: edible food crops, application during bloom on bee-visited plants, application near water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 072693429987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 30 lb (13.6 kg) bag of Quali-Pro Imidacloprid 0.5G 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 (Earthway, Scotts, Lesco) calibrated to the labeled application rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, 4-mil or heavier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuali-Pro Acelepryn or chlorantraniliprole-based grub products if you need a non-neonicotinoid alternative (better pollinator profile, longer pre-application window)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil moisture meter for confirming proper post-application watering depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreader calibration trays for confirming output rate before application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up. Note: this is a 30 lb bag of a professional-grade restricted-target pesticide; in-store pickup recommended for fastest fulfillment. Some US states restrict neonicotinoid sales \/ use — verify legality in your state before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Control Solutions","offers":[{"title":"30 lb","offer_id":54373777932580,"sku":"60014","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/quali-pro-imidacloprid-0-5g-insecticide-30-lb-bag_a5dd1819-4dc2-499d-a01f-872862644392.png?v=1780667055","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/quali-pro-imidacloprid-0-5g-granular-30-lb","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}