Preventive and curative control of grubs
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June 16, 2026
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By Matt Giese, M.S., technical services manager for Syngenta
Acelepryn | Acelepryn Xtra | Timing applications | Late-season applications
Acelepryn® insecticide is the standard for grub control with excellent performance. A single application, applied early, can deliver season-long control of grubs, billbugs and turf caterpillars such as armyworms, cutworms and sod webworms.
Acelepryn Xtra: Enhance control and widen the application window
Acelepryn Xtra insecticide is powered by two active ingredients and modes of action to deliver long-lasting, broad-spectrum insect control, including season-long control of
grubs, billbugs and caterpillars, plus enhanced chinch bug control. It also offers control of ants and early curative control of grubs through the second instar, leading to greater flexibility and fewer application.
Features & Benefits- Season-long control of grubs, billbugs and caterpillars with just one early application at the high rate of 20 fl. oz./A
- Broad spectrum features ant control and enhanced chinch bug control
- Wide application window with early curative grub control
- Confidently control insects for lawn care:
- 10% volume discount available
- Free homeowner brochure available at GrowWithSyngenta.com
Source: Seamon, Richmond and Koppenhofer, New York, Indiana and New Jersey, 2020
New York* = Oriental Beetle, Japanese Beetle, European Chafer
Indiana = Japanese Beetle, Masked Chafer
New Jersey= Oriental Beetle, Northern Masked Chafer, Japanese Beetle
*Due to excessive thatch conditions in NY location, Acelepryn did not perform as expectedTiming: Don’t get caught off guard this seasonEarly to mid-June is ideal for applying Acelepryn Xtra at the
20 fl. oz./A rate for season-long control of fall armyworm, white grubs and billbugs. This rate can also offer:
- Turfgrass ant control
- Late-instar grub control (through the second instar)
- Six weeks of chinch bug control
- Mole cricket suppression
Acelepryn Xtra can also be applied at the following rates for these specific uses:
- 16-20 fl. oz./A for additional grub control, along with turf caterpillar, ant, and billbug control
- 10 fl. oz./A in mid to late July to prevent fall armyworm for at least two months
Late-season Caravan G applications
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If early insecticide applications for white grubs don’t fit into your program, consider incorporating Caravan® G insecticide/fungicide:
- When you need to combat both insect and disease pressure at the same time, Caravan G offers the convenience of an insecticide and fungicide in one product. It contains the same active ingredients found in Heritage® fungicide and Meridian insecticide for complementary control. While timing and geographies vary, one application of Caravan G made in June or early July can yield season-long grub control and three weeks of preventive brown patch control.
No matter which application timing is most convenient for your business, Syngenta has a solution for your grub control needs. For more information, contact your local Syngenta territory manager.
Always refer to the product label for full use recommendations.
Acelepryn is not for Sale, Sale Into, Distribution and/or Use in Nassau, Suffolk, Kings, Queens Counties of New York State unless permitted under FIFRA Section 24(c) Special Local Need Registration.
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© 2026 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties and/or may have state-specific use requirements. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration and proper use. Syngenta supports a FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendation Reduced Rate for Control of White Grubs. Please see the Section 2(ee) recommendation to confirm that the recommendation is applicable in your state. The Section 2(ee) recommendation for reduced rates with Acelepryn should be in the possession of
the user at the time of application. Acelepryn®, Caravan®, GreenCast®, GreenTrust®, Heritage®, Meridian®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.