ENVU - Merit 0.5 G Insecticide Granules

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Merit® 0.5 G Insecticide Granules by Envu provide broad-spectrum, systemic control of turf and ornamental pests. Trusted by lawn care operators, groundskeepers, and landscapers, Merit delivers reliable, season-long grub control while improving turf quality. It targets insects both preventatively and curatively, moving into the root zone through rainfall or irrigation.

Key Features

• Delivers season-long grub control with a single application
• Formulated for systemic uptake and long-lasting protection
• Works against a wide range of turf and ornamental insects
• Recommended for residential, commercial, and recreational turf
• Compatible with most standard broadcast or rotary spreaders

Active Ingredients

• Imidacloprid: 0.5%

See label for complete ingredient breakdown.

Controls

Merit 0.5 G Insecticide targets the following pests:

• White grubs (Japanese beetle, Oriental beetle, Chafer spp.)
• Billbugs
• Annual bluegrass weevil
• European crane fly
• Chinch bugs (suppression)
• Cutworms (suppression)
• Mole crickets

See label for a complete list of controlled targets.

Application & Use Rates

Apply uniformly over the treatment area using drop-type or rotary-type spreaders. Follow application with irrigation or rainfall to move the active ingredient into the soil for root uptake.

• Turfgrass: 1.4–1.8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft or 60–80 lbs per acre
• Ornamentals: 1.4–1.8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

See label for complete application instructions and precautions.

Precautions

• Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin
• Causes moderate eye irritation
• Highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates
• Do not apply to waterlogged or saturated soils
• Do not apply more than 80 lbs per acre annually

See label for complete safety precautions and handling instructions.

Storage & Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry, secure area in the original container
• Do not reuse or refill container
• Dispose of empty containers in landfill, by incineration, or per local regulations

See label for proper storage and disposal guidelines.

Technical Specifications

• Formulation Type: Granular (GR)
• Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid 0.5%
• Mode of Action: Systemic
• Application Rate: 1.4–1.8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
• Release Type: Extended residual control
• Use Sites: Turfgrass, ornamental beds, trees, and shrubs
• Odor: Characteristic