Aloft® GC Insecticide offers both preventive and curative control to combat a wide range of turfgrass insect pests swiftly. With a single application, Aloft effectively targets troublesome insects, including white grubs and surface feeders, ensuring your lawn remains healthy and vibrant. Its flexible application window from April through early September allows for tailored treatments to meet your lawn's specific needs.
Key Benefits:
Dual Modes of Action: Combines two active ingredients for comprehensive insect control.
Preventive and Curative Protection: Offers flexibility in application timing to either prevent infestations or eliminate existing pests.
Flexible Application Window: Suitable for applications from April through early September.
Fast and Lasting Control: Provides rapid systemic action with enduring residual effects.
Multiple Formulations: Available in both granular (GC G) and liquid (GC SC) forms to suit various application preferences.
Application Rates:
Aloft GC G (Granular): Apply 1.8 to 3.6 lbs per 1,000 sq ft.
Aloft GC SC (Liquid): Apply 0.27 to 0.54 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft.
For Red Imported Fire Ants:
Control: Apply 0.46 fl oz Aloft GC SC per 1,000 sq ft.
Suppression: Apply 0.33 fl oz Aloft GC SC per 1,000 sq ft.
Coverage:
Aloft GC G: A 30 lb bag covers approximately 8,333 to 16,666 sq ft, depending on the application rate.
Aloft GC SC: A 64 fl oz bottle covers approximately 118,518 to 237,037 sq ft, depending on the application rate.
Application Timing:
For optimal results, apply Aloft GC Insecticide between April and early September. This timing allows for both preventive treatments before pest establishment and curative treatments to address existing infestations.
Target Pests:
Aloft GC Insecticide effectively controls a broad spectrum of turfgrass pests, including but not limited to:
White grubs
Chinch bugs
Mole crickets
Cutworms
Sod webworms
Armyworms
Billbugs
Annual bluegrass weevils
European crane flies
Red imported fire ants
Application Restrictions:
Do not apply more than a total of 160 lbs of Aloft GC G (0.4 lb of clothianidin active ingredient and 0.2 lb of bifenthrin) per acre per season.
Do not apply more than a total of 23.3 fl oz of Aloft GC SC (0.4 lb of clothianidin active ingredient and 0.2 lb of bifenthrin) per acre per season.
If the maximum seasonal limit has been reached and additional treatments are necessary, use a non-clothianidin-based pesticide labeled for the target insects. Additional products containing bifenthrin may be used, provided the total bifenthrin application does not exceed 0.4 lb per acre per season for lawns and perimeters.