Quali-Pro – Contrado SC Turf Insecticide – 3/4 GAL Jug

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Contrado® SC Turf Insecticide from Quali-Pro delivers powerful and lasting protection against a wide spectrum of turfgrass insect pests, including grubs, annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), turf caterpillars, and more. Featuring 18.4% chlorantraniliprole, Contrado provides both systemic and foliar activity and is an excellent choice for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and insecticide resistance rotation strategies. Designed for professional use on golf courses, athletic fields, landscapes, sod farms (except in AZ), and commercial lawns, it ensures strong turf resilience with just one application.

Key Features

• Controls grubs, billbugs, ABW, crane fly larvae, spittlebugs, and caterpillars
• Offers systemic root uptake and foliar contact activity
• Non-neonicotinoid mode of action (Group 28)
• Ideal for resistance management and rotational use
• Low-risk profile for beneficial insects when used alone
• Compatible with many tank-mix partners

Active Ingredients

• Chlorantraniliprole – 18.4%

See label for complete ingredient breakdown.

Controls

• White grubs (including Japanese beetle, masked chafers, May/June beetles)
• Annual bluegrass weevil
• Billbugs
• European crane fly larvae
• Turf caterpillars (armyworms, cutworms, sod webworms)
• Spittlebugs
• Suppression of chinch bugs

See label for a complete list of controlled targets.

Application & Use Rates

Apply with ground equipment using sufficient water volume for uniform coverage. Irrigate after application if targeting soil-active pests like grubs.

• Application rate: 0.05–0.46 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft (2–20 fl oz per acre)
• Use higher rates for heavy pest pressure or longer residual
• For grub control: 8–16 fl oz per acre (0.18–0.37 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft)
• Delay mowing and irrigation for 24 hours post-application for foliar pests
• Reapply only after 7 days if needed

See label for complete application instructions and precautions.

Precautions

• Do not apply near water bodies; observe buffer zones
• Keep out of reach of children and pets until spray has dried
• Wear long sleeves, pants, shoes, and socks during application
• Do not exceed 38.3 fl oz per acre per year
• Not for aerial application or use through irrigation systems

See label for complete safety precautions and handling instructions.

Storage & Disposal

• Store above 32°F in a dry, secure area
• Do not store near food, feed, or other pesticides
• Triple rinse container before recycling or disposal
• Dispose of unused product in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

See label for proper storage and disposal guidelines.

Technical Specifications

• Formulation Type: Suspension Concentrate (SC)
• Active Ingredient: Chlorantraniliprole 18.4%
• Mode of Action: Group 28 (Ryanodine receptor modulator)
• Systemic Activity: Yes
• Contact Activity: Yes
• Application Rate: 0.05–0.46 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft
• Coverage: Up to 24,000–64,000 sq ft per 0.75 gal container
• Rainfast Time: Irrigate immediately for soil pests; delay irrigation for foliar pests
• Re-entry Interval (REI): 4 hours
• Packaging: 3/4 gallon bottle (7.15 lbs)