2025 Agronomic Resource Guide_v2 (No Southern BASF)

Mid-Central Zone

White Grubs, Billbugs, and Caterpillars

Envu’s newest insecticide, Tetrino ® , offers quick knockdown and long-term residual control of annual white grubs, and billbugs as well as damaging caterpillars like black cutworms and fall armyworms. The broad-spectrum activity and flexibility of Tetrino is perfect for any golf course insect management program.

Target

Timing

Target Life Stage

Product

Notes

Tetrino 16-32 fl. oz./A or Merit 0.4 lbs ai/A (multiple formulations available including on fertilizer)

Water in with 0.125-0.5” for most effective control. Sequential applications likely required if white grubs are also problematic. Refer to label of specific product for instructions

When adult beetles of billbugs are seen (usually May 1st - June 15th)

Billbugs

Larvae

An application of Tetrino applied in mid-July for white grubs will also provide season-long control of fall armyworms. Water in with 0.125-0.5” for most effective control. Refer to label of specific product for instructions

Tetrino ® 32 fl. oz./A or Merit ® 0.4 lbs. ai/A (multiple formulations available)

Apply during peak adult flight (usually July-August).

White Grubs

Larvae

Delay watering and mowing for 24 hours after application. Provides immediate knockdown plus residual control for up to 10 weeks depending on rate. An application of Tetrino applied in mid-July for white grubs will also provide season-long control of fall armyworms.

When adults are first seen

Tetrino 16-32 fl. oz./A

Caterpillars

Larvae

Follow all label directions and local recommendations

White grubs are best controlled with Tetrino ® or Merit ® applied when adult beetles are first seen in mid-summer. (Envu)

Preventative white grub control will help eliminate damage from animal foraging. (Envu)

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