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Overview

Model # 4731010 Store SKU # 1001490432

Dead or brown patches in the turf? Turf that easily lifts up and peels back, revealing sorry-looking roots or none at all? Dig-holes caused by skunks or raccoons? The culprit is most likely grubs. Stop grubs by applying Scotts Grub B Gon MAX Grub Killer, then watering-in to a depth of about 1.25 cm. When applied as directed, the active ingredient a live, soil-borne organism is released down into the soil and root zone where grubs live. As grubs eat plant roots, they also ingest the active ingredient, effectively putting a stop to them and their destruction. Controls a variety of beetle grubs, including June beetles and chafers.

  1. Works to effectively control beetle grubs that cause turf damage
  1. Controls a range of beetle grubs, including Japanese beetle, May or June beetles, European chafer, and more.
  1. Uses a natural active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis that absorbs into grass roots to kill grubs as they eat
  1. Apply with your favourite Scotts spreader
  1. 1.40kg (3.08 lb) treats up to 125m2 (1,345 ft2)

Specifications

Dimensions

Assembled Depth (in inches)
2
Assembled Height (in inches)
10
Assembled Weight (in lbs)
32
Assembled Width (in inches)
9.1
Packaged Depth (in inches)
2
Packaged Height (in inches)
10
Packaged Weight (In lbs)
3.2
Packaged Width (in inches)
9.1

Details

Application Type
Granular
Country of Origin
US-United States
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor
Location/Area of Use
Outdoor
Organic
Non-Organic
Pest Type
Beetles, European Corn Borers

Warranty / Certifications

Scotts No-Quibble Guarantee®: If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Simply send us evidence of purchase and we will mail you a refund check promptly.
Grub B Gon Grub Killer - 1.40kgScotts Grub B Gon Grub Killer - 1.40kgDead or brown patches in the turf? Turf that easily lifts up and peels back, revealing sorry-looking roots or none at all? Dig-holes caused by skunks or raccoons? The culprit is most likely grubs. Stop grubs by applying Scotts Grub B Gon MAX Grub Killer, then watering-in to a depth of about 1.25 cm. When applied as directed, the active ingredient a live, soil-borne organism is released down into the soil and root zone where grubs live. As grubs eat plant roots, they also ingest the active ingredient, effectively putting a stop to them and their destruction. Controls a variety of beetle grubs, including June beetles and chafers.
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1001490432
Grub B Gon Grub Killer - 1.40kg is rated 3.1 out of 5 by 235.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not working at all I am sorry to leave such a negative review, but this product did not work to kill the white grubs I have in my backyard lawn, not at all. I followed strictly the instructions: I used a Scott’s handheld spreader in level 3 as recommended on the product to spread the product. I watered my lawn after spreading the product as recommended. It did NOTHING to kill the grubs, and the raccoons and skunks kept coming back to dig up my lawn to look for grubs. 5 days after I spread the product, I dug up parts of the lawn to inspect. There were grubs as usual. I bought 2 packs of the products for my front and back yards. I am frustrated and so disappointed about the result.
Date published: 2020-04-10
Rated 1 out of 5 by from It doesn't work My neighbor warned me of the ineffectiveness of this product in Canada. I went ahead and bought 2 bags anyway, as there was no alternative product to control grubs. I applied 2 bags in about 2500 sqft in early September. In October, the racoons came back and lifted the turf in search for grubs. Apparently my neighbor was right with this product's inability to kill grubs in Canada. Generally I like Scotts products, but I regret wasting my money on Scotts Grub B Gon Max!!! Check the photos.
Date published: 2020-10-28
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Waste of (a lot of) Money I bought this product last summer - needed 5 large bags for the size of my property at a cost of $400. Did not work at all - my lawn was completely torn up early this spring by animals eating the grubs that clearly didn't die and spent the winter. It has been almost 2 months since I asked Scotts about their “No-Quibble” money back guarantee and silence from the company. Also, why does Scotts price this useless product at such a high price? If I purchased Scotts GrubEx in the US, I would have spent $50 for a product that actually works.
Date published: 2021-05-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This product has worked great On the advice of my landscaper, I purchased several bags and covered most of the lawn, leaving a section for comparison. Of the areas covered since summer, the raccoons and crows have not been tearing the lawn apart this year, and as an added bonus, it has reduced mole activity to just the area which wasn't treated. As the product took care of the grubs, the moles moved on as their food source was removed. I wish I could obtain larger containers of the product due to the size of the lawn.
Date published: 2021-12-25
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Proven to fail, see my white Grub picture After Nematodes failed me badly, I gave this new product Grub-BGon Max a try because it's based on "Bacillus Thuringiensis". I read every single line of instructions, used Scott's spreader set it to #3, watered it deeply. I started applied in late April, 2020, re-applied after 7 days. Then again in May, 2020, re-applied 7 days because I could see some particular spot grass on my lawn didn't grow. I added grass seed on those spots, none of the new grass were able to sprout and I knew there was some issues. In early June, I re-apply again. Today in mid June, I dug up the brown/dead spots on my lawn. As I expected, whenever grass seeds didn't grow there were big fat white grubs down there. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. Totally I applied 5 doses this seasons, still not able to kill them!!? Can you imagine just apply one time? This is a joke. BTW, Scott's web site on "Grub to Japanese beetle life cycle" may not be totally accurate for Ontario, Grubs turn into Japanese beetle in August in my area, most of them are still Grubs in late June.
Date published: 2020-06-19
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Grubs eating lawn I applied product on May 17 2020 and again on May 29 2020. Today I have the same dead patches formed as I experienced last summer. Product specs were followed to the "T". Very disappointed as there are no legal products in Ontario to stop this infestation.
Date published: 2020-06-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from high expectations but disappointing. I bought the Grub B Gone with high hopes. Used as specified and a week later i replied. Unfortunately 3 weeks after the first application we found white grubs in my yard. My yard is fairly small and 1 package should be enough for two and a half applications but i used it in 2, hoping that slightly higher dosage should do even better job. Not only it did not do better job - but my wife was so disappointed to find 3 grubs last weekend .
Date published: 2020-05-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Grubs gone but need to repair grass now I bought this product for my front lawn near a tree that was recently removed. Grubs have been infesting this area for years.. I used it as directed and followed the steps. The grubs seem to be gone which is fantastic! I found out after that I need to repair my lawn now. Im going to buy this product for my backyard next.
Date published: 2021-03-15
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Research paper "Bacillus thuringiensis on Japanese beetle" by Carl Redmond said "Granular Btg formulations failed to control JB larvae in 4 of 5 trials conducted at different turfgrass sites". Does Scotts has any lab data to prove that's wrong?

Asked by: Riniboo
Having been dealing with lawn grubs for years and hoping this Bacillus will work, I searched the internet for more data. Here's what I found - some very positive data generated by a number of different researchers. Dave Shetlar at Ohio State tested on Japanese beetle and Chafer: https://academic.oup.com/amt/article/40/1/G15/2390539 Also a presentation with lots of data: http://greenearthagandturf.com/btg-grubgone-beetlegone-cnla-presentation.pdf
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2024-11-04

How long after using grub be gone can I apply moss killer

Asked by: Gord
We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance.
Answered by: Scotts Consumer Services
Date published: 2024-04-10

Would you please let me know if this product kills the larvae and pupae (Cherry Fruit Fly Worms) in soil also? Thanks

Asked by: Amir
Scotts Grub B Gon MAX Grub Killer is not registered to control the larvae and pupae of cherry fruit flies.
Answered by: Scotts Consumer Services
Date published: 2024-11-04

If nematodes are used in conjunction with Grub BGon, will it kill the nematodes?

Asked by: john
Thank you for your question regarding Scotts Grub B Gon Max. Scotts Grub B Gon Max will only kill listed insects; it is a beetle-specific biological insecticide. While some products can be combined with others for a single application, we cannot recommend mixing Scotts Grub B Gon Max with any other product. If you need to apply two products, apply the Grub B Gon Max first. Then, follow the waiting period for reapplication before applying the second product. We encourage you to contact us at 877-220-3089 if there is anything else that we can assist you with.
Answered by: Scotts Consumer Services
Date published: 2024-11-04

I am a local landscaper and was thinking about trying your product as the chafer beetle has began infesting our area. I see a lot of mixed reviews do you have any advice on how or if I should use or purchase this product? Thanks Jamie. Vancouver B.C.

Asked by: Jamie
This product is a beetle specific biological insecticide that will control listed larvae (grubs). The active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), subspecies galleriae strain SDS-502. Rainfall causes the active ingredient to be released from the granule. Once released, the (BT) subspecies galleriae strain SDS-502 is carried into the soil and root zone of the turf where it can be ingested by the grubs. Once ingested, grubs stop feeding and die from blood poisoning/internal infection. The product works best against 1st to 3rd instar grubs (best results with 1st and 2nd instars). Always apply this product with a spreader. Don't treat just the browned area of the lawn. To prevent further damage, treat the entire lawn. The lawn must be watered after the application to release the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) subspecies galleriae strain SDS-502. 1.25 cm or a moderate rainfall shortly after the application improves the performance of the product. The active ingredient must move into the root zone of the grass in order to be consumed by the grubs.
Answered by: Scotts Consumer Services
Date published: 2024-11-04

Is this product safe for vegetable gardens?

Asked by: metoo
Scotts Grub B Gon Grub Killer is not registered for use in edible gardens.
Answered by: Scotts Consumer Services
Date published: 2024-11-04

Can it be applied now (sept) ?

Asked by: jerry
While there are no temperature restrictions, apply Scotts Grub B Gon MAX Grub Killer when listed target insects are present. For the best results, apply between adult flight and egg hatch. You may want to check with a local professional, such as a horticultural specialist, for suggestions on the best times to apply in your specific area. Below is general time frames for application: - SPRING (April – late May): Apply after the ground has thawed to control over-wintering grubs that are now migrating to the surface to feed on the roots. - SUMMER (late June – early August): Apply to control newly hatched grub larvae. Should be applied within 2-3 weeks of peak timing for adult beetles. - FALL (late August – September): Apply to help control new grubs that have hatched from new beetle eggs throughout the summer. This will help to protect the turf from over-wintering grubs and lessen the impact and quantity of grubs the following spring.
Answered by: Scotts Consumer Services
Date published: 2024-09-23

I did purchase this Scott’s Grub BGon Max 1.4 Kg Grub Killer when or the time of the year I should use it on my lawn 

Asked by: Imad
Directions are on bag but it is spring and fall and just before a good rain
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2024-11-04
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