Zamzows Grub & Chinch Bug Control

Important Application Information for Zamzows Shield & Chinch Bug Control applications.

Application Information

Mow First

Mow your lawn before applying lawn products.

Spreader Settings

Shield Application settings
Scotts Broadcast Spreaders 2.5
Scotts Drop Spreaders 2.25

Chinch Bug Control settings
Scotts Broadcast Settings 4.75

Bayer 24-Hour Grub Control
Scotts Broadcast spreaders 4.5
Scotts Drop spreaders 5.25 

Water After

Water for 15-30 minutes after application.

Identifying billbug and chinch bug damage

Billbug damage

Billbug larvae or "grubs" can be very damaging to your lawn. Grubs eat grass roots off at the soil level, making damaged grass easy to pull up. Under the grass, you can find small, legless, white grubs just under the soil. Prevent billbug damage by using Zamzows Shield in early April and again 90 days later. If grubs are active, an additional application of Bayer Advanced 24-Hour Grub Control is needed.

Chinch bug damage

Chinch bug damage appears as dry areas in the lawn often beginning near curbing or sidewalks. Unlike grub damage, chinch bug damaged lawn does not pull up easily. Prevent & control chinch bugs by applying Zamzows Chinch Bug Control in late-April and again 90 days later.

Additional Reading

Control and Prevent Billbugs

Arguably one of the most damaging lawn pests, the term “Grub” is not actually a very descriptive term. If you have ever had your lawn damaged by Grubs I am sure you have created many colorful descriptors for these little nasties. Read More.

How To Control Chinch Bugs

Sometimes those brown patches in your lawn are not caused by billbugs or lawn fungus. Another insect that is causing damage to Treasure Valley lawns is the chinch bug. Read More.

Reseeding The Bald Spots in Your Lawn

Welcome back, friend! Weren’t you the one who came to Zamzows.com last winter when your dog’s muddy paws were ruining your carpet? Well, not to worry! You’ve arrived at the blog post that will teach you how to fix those bald spots! Read More.