The Andersons offers multiple GrubOut formulations designed to support different turf management strategies. While all three products are built to control white grubs, each delivers unique advantages in application timing, insect control spectrum, and use case. Understanding these differences allows turf managers to better align product selection with seasonal timing, target pests, and overall program goals whether the focus is strictly preventive grub control or broader turf insect management.
GrubOut Product Line Overview
Quick Breakdown
GrubOut
Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid (0.2%)
Best Fit:
- Preventive control of white grubs only
- Traditional grub control programs targeting peak egg hatch timing
Key Characteristics:
- Applied just before or during egg laying
- Typical timing: June-July in northern regions, May-June in southern regions
- Targets primary white grub species such as Japanese beetle, masked chafer, and June beetle
- Limited or no control of surface-feeding insects like caterpillars
Use Case:
A reliable, cost-effective option for turf managers focused strictly on grub prevention during standard application windows.
Available Products:
GrubOut Plus
Active Ingredients: Imidacloprid (0.2%) and Lambda-cyhalothrin (0.04%)
Best Fit:
- Preventive grub control plus surface insect knockdown
Key Characteristics:
- Combines systemic grub control with contact activity on surface-feeding insects
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Targets pests such as:
- Ants, ticks, fleas
- Chinch bugs, billbugs
- Sod webworms, cutworms, armyworms
- Typical timing: early June in the North, April-May in the South
- Provides quick knockdown of active insects at time of application
Use Case:
Ideal for turf managers who need broad insect control in a single pass, especially when both subsurface and surface pests are present.
Available Products:
GrubOut XL
Active Ingredient: Chlorantraniliprole (0.067%)
Best Fit:
- Preventive grub control with expanded spectrum and early application flexibility
- Programs focused on mode-of-action rotation and resistance management
Key Characteristics:
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Targets white grubs plus turf-feeding caterpillars such as:
- Sod webworms
- Armyworms
- Cutworms
- Can be applied as early as April in northern regions
- Provides longer residual control compared to traditional grub products
- Supports early-season applications without sacrificing effectiveness
Use Case:
A strong choice for turf professionals seeking early-season flexibility, extended residual, and broader pest control, while also incorporating mode-of-action rotation into their program.
Available Products:
- 21-0-5 + 0.067% GrubOut XL
- 16-0-6 + 0.067% GrubOut XL
- 18-0-12 + 0.067% GrubOut XL
How to Choose the Right Product
Each GrubOut formulation supports a different approach to turf insect control:
- Choose GrubOut for straightforward, cost-effective grub prevention
- Choose GrubOut Plus when surface insect activity and immediate knockdown are also concerns
- Choose GrubOut XL for early application timing, longer residual control, and expanded pest spectrum
By selecting the right product for your specific conditions, turf managers can build a more effective and efficient grub control program throughout the season.
