Bonide Eight Flower & Vegetable Soil Insect Granules
Bonide Eight Flower & Vegetable Soil Insect Granules offer effective, ready-to-use pest defense for your outdoor spaces. This fast-acting granular formula targets a wide range of pests, including ants, crickets, maggots, grasshoppers, cutworms, ticks, moths, spiders, and centipedes. Its soil-penetrating action eliminates insects both above and below the surface. A single 3-pound bag covers up to 3,000 square feet, making it ideal for lawns, gardens, and around home foundations. Application is simple – just spread the granules directly without any mixing or spraying.
$12.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1089
/ 1723
#1089 in Pesticides
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Active Ingredient
Permethrin
/ Permethrin
Who it's for
- Broad-Spectrum Control
- Simple Granular Application
- Extended Protection
Who should skip it
- High Toxicity to Beneficials
- Strict Pre-Harvest Intervals (PHI)
- Potential for Pest Resistance
Key Specs
Active Ingredient
Permethrin
Application Method
Ready to Use
Coverage Area
Up to 3,000 square feet
Form
Granules
Net Weight
3 lbs
Odor Level
Low Odor
Target Life Stage
All Stages
Application Location
Outdoor, Lawn and Garden, Vegetable Plants, Perimeter Barrier
Features
- Controls multiple insect species
- Works above and below soil
- Ready to use, no mixing needed
- Covers up to 3,000 sq. ft.
- Fast-acting granular formula
- Designed for outdoor use
- Kills ants, ticks, and spiders
- Effective on lawns and gardens
What customers say
Customers highly value Bonide Eight Granules for its powerful efficacy against severe soil pests like grubs and vine borers, often calling it a garden saver for tough infestations. Reviewers appreciate the simple granular application and the long lasting systemic protection it offers, reducing frequent treatments. The core sentiment centers on its reliable results when conventional methods fail. However, the higher cost encourages selective use rather than broad prevention. Furthermore, environmentally aware gardeners express caution regarding the active ingredient and its potential impact, leading to judicious application, especially near edibles. Overall, it is considered a crucial, potent tool for managing serious soil insect pressure.
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