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Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long Grub Killer, 28.7 lbs.
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Jul 1, 2012
dck
1 out of 5 stars review

Used twice and the grubs and japanese beetles are still around

I had a new lawn laid last spring (May 2011) and noticed japanese beetles on my grape vines (July through Aug. 2011) plus dead patches on my new grass. I put GrubEx1 on my lawn in Aug. to no avail. Again I put GrubEx1 down last May (end of May 2012) and watered it in. This spring I got rid of the grape vines because the beetles destroyed them last year. For a week now I have noticed beetles flying around my yard and my back yard (new grass last spring) is a disaster... many dead spots. For some reason the beetles have been landing on my two umbrella's on my deck, where I have drowned at least a couple hundred in a bucket of soapy water. The thatch in the grass has become thick because of the grubs eating the grass roots. I'm going to the store today but this time I'm going to try something else.

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reply from Consumer Service

We are sorry to hear of your experience with Scotts GrubEx1. This is a good product and is labeled for the control of grubs for approximately 4 months if applied at the appropriate time in your area. Timing is an important factor, we recommend putting GrubEx1 down April through July, with the best time being April-May. One reason for the early application is to make sure the active ingredient is washed into the soil. If you apply it too early in the spring, the active ingredient will break down before prime grub hatching time. If you apply it too late it will not be effective on those grubs hatched early in the year. Unfortunately Grubex1 does not kill Japanese Beetle adults, and will not prevent new Japanese Beetles from entering the yard. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n

Aug 21, 2014
abeta
1 out of 5 stars review

did not work

i have been using Scotts® GrubEx®1 for Two years, i followed the application instruction but this year application was totally useless, Grub damaged huge area of my lawn this year, extremely frustrated and disappointed, i trusted Scotts GrubEx1 but now my beautiful lawn is damaged.

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We are sorry to hear that you did not receive the results you expected from Grubex. We see that we have been in contact with you and if you have any questions, you may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n

May 21, 2024
Bender
2 out of 5 stars review

What is in the Bag?

My family has been a Scotts customer since about 1957. First my Dad and now me. There is something particularly annoying about this website. I want to know what the chemical composition is of the products. In most cases this information is not availble.amking me think Scotts is trying to avoid having the customer compare a Scotts product to a competitive product. Would love to hear your explanation for this marketing strategy.

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reply from Customer Care

We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.

Jan 26, 2017
Ken94
1 out of 5 stars review

This product does not work as advertised.

This product is way overrated. Years ago it worked as advertised but now this stuff is worthless. Grub worms destroying my lawn as well as attracting moles. Have applied twice so far as directed and not the first dead grub. In years past there would be dead grubs laying everywhere (you could literally rake them up). This product is overpriced and worthless.

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reply from Consumer Service

We are sorry for the disappointment you have experienced as a result of using your Scotts GrubEx. For best results,GrubEx should be applied before Memorial Day to ensure that the product is absorbed into the soil prior to grubs hatching. We want you to be confident in our products. This is not something that will control grubs if it is applied too late. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. Please contact us to see what can be done. We can be reached here: http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5

Mar 31, 2021
RebeccaS
5 out of 5 stars review

Gets those nasty little grubs!

I had so many grubs in my flower beds in recent years that I had to try this product. It did an amazing job of getting rid of those nasty little buggers! I don’t think I saw one grub last year. We will be using this again this year. It’s a great product!

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Aug 8, 2018
NotScott
1 out of 5 stars review

Didn’t touch my grubs

Following the direction on the package to treat the area, weeks later I still have grubs. Maybe this product is not designed to kill Utah grubs? I spent a bit more as I trust Scott products, but this one is not the one for me. Now I am replacing 50 square feet of turf. Pulling the existing turf by hand only to find grubs thriving in the treated areas. Extremely disappointed!

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reply from Customer Service

We are sorry to hear that your Scott's GrubEx did not perform as expected. This product is meant to be applied before grubs hatch, in order to control them while they are very young. Once grubs mature, there are very few, if any, insect controls that will control mature grubs. Please contact us at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5 if you have an interest in discussing this further.

Jun 3, 2017
whitjake
5 out of 5 stars review

EXCELLENT PRODUCT!

I used this on my front and back lawn 8 years and it took care of all the grubs. Along with fertilizing and watering, my neighbors would comment how nice my lawn looked. To prove that it does work, when I was selling the house, I did not apply the GrubEx that year and by the end of the summer I could see bare spots where the grubs had killed the grass. I dug up a spot on the grass about 6 inches by 6 inches and I found 7 grubs in that one spot from not using the GrubEx that one time because I was selling house.

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Jun 15, 2012
helmut1
5 out of 5 stars review

Great stuff - lawn saver!

I live in a suburban/rural setting and, while many people think having wild turkeys around, it stinks because they tear my lawn to shreds! I found that they are really digging for grubs and Japanese beetles. That's where the Grubex comes in. Last year, I put Grubex down on 85% of my lawn (ran out before I finished). No turkeys on that 85%, but the other 15% took a beating! No more excuses this year. The entire lawn got a full cover. This product is a little pricey, but I don't have a lot of alternatives.

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Sep 16, 2024
Mariann
1 out of 5 stars review

Did not work

Last Fall I had terrible grubs so this year I applied GrubX in March. Came outside today (Sept) to find a big section of lawn destroyed. GrubX does NOT last all season! Do I need to reapply?

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reply from Customer Care

We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Killer and appreciate your feedback. This product has a 4 month residual. For best results it should be applied close to the time that grubs will be hatching. For most of the Northern states we recommend a mid-May through June application. Southern states may be slightly earlier. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.

Apr 20, 2023
Sharona
5 out of 5 stars review

Love Grubex

I have been using it for years! Last year, I did not use it and it was not good. I have dead patches of grass! This year I put it on again! I will never miss another year!

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