Milky spores for SHB control.....?

[Lburou]

I wonder if these spores would have any affect on SHB larva under and around an apiary?

Anybody heard or read anything about it? I've read where the USDA developed this control as an answer to the Japanese Beetle invasion some years back....Why can't they do it for the SHB?

[SIZE=5]Milky Spore Grub Control Granules 20 Lb Bag Treats 7000 Square Feet[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Can Not Be Sold or Shipped TO: FL, HI, ID, LA, MT, ND, NM, SD, UT, WA, WY[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4][/SIZE][SIZE=4]Milky Spore is a One Time application using only one teaspoonful every 4 feet in a checker board pattern on your lawn, or use the Lawn and Garden Dispenser.
Apply anytime the ground is not frozen.
Ten year performance quarantee on the Japanese Beetle Grub (Can last up to twenty years).
Not harmful to man, animals or the environment, safe to use around water ways.
Kills the grub stage of the Japanese Beetle.
Natural bacteria eats the grub from the inside.
Does not harm beneficial insects.

Originally developed by the USDA

Milky Spore is safe for use along with other herbicides and fertilizers it is harmless to birds, bees, fish and is Safe for use around pools or ponds.
Milky Spore contains Milky Spore disease bacterium bacillus popillae that kills grubs in a way that is environmentally safe and is recommended by professional and organic gardeners.

Application Info:[/SIZE][SIZE=4]


Milky Spore is applied every four feet using one teaspoon or the Lawn and Garden Dispenser.
Your lawn will look like a grid pattern or checker board. Apply just before it rains or water in gently for about fifteen minutes.

Active Ingredient: Spores of Bacillus Popilliae 0.02%[/SIZE]

[TooFarGone]

Iam a newbee and so my opinion is worth what you just paid for it...

I am unfamiliar with this product, but I wonder why it's importation is restricted in a number of states ( including Florida and Lousiana on both sides of me...

Very interesting idea and maybe worth a call to your USDA extension agent!

[mmmooretx]

I use nematodes.

http://www.bugsforgrowers.com/produc...abditis-indica

[JMat]

Out here in California we've used it as a "natural" alternative to control Japanese Beetle and White Grubs(June Beetle Larvae). It's done a decent job saving my lawn.