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What Customers Are Saying
The product provides effective control of various lawn and garden pests like grubs, ants, and mosquitoes for some users, with long-lasting effects from a single application. However, it fails to work on certain insects like ants and mole crickets for other customers. The effects can also be short-lived, with pests returning within weeks. Some users report the product attracting more insects or damaging plants. Overall, the performance is inconsistent, and customers may need to reapply the product if the initial treatment does not provide lasting control.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Didn't Work for Me
Would Not RecommendI take care of the lawn at my church. After reading the reviews I bought 6 bags and applied the product per the application instruction using both a commercial tractor tow and walk behind spreaders. We have a school and the children used the playground for recess and I wanted to eliminate all the ants so the children wouldn't accidentally step on one of the mounds. Two weeks after using the product I was cutting the lawn and notice ants active on every ant mound. I'm going to contact the Baye...
No more Japanese beetles or grubs
A local nursery suggested that I use this for my Japanese beetles and it worked. He recommended applying it on the two holidays, one in Spring (Easter) and in Fall and that’s what I don’t remember. He explained that a Fall application is important as it kills the insects as they emerge from the soil in the Spring. When should I apply the granule in the Fall?
From BioAdvanced
BioAdvanced Complete Insect Killer For Soil & Turf may be applied in Fall as long as temperatures are still in the range of 50 to 90 degrees, even ove... Read More
Insect food not killer
Bought this because of a YouTube video. When mowing my lawn I noticed a large number of white moths and upon closer inspection, worms. My neighbor said they were army worm and they are larvae for the moths. Also had a gnat issue while mowing. I bought and applied Bioadvanced Lawn Insect killer, per the instructions, and the problem increase 3X what it was. And this stuff definately doent work for 3 months as it has only been 5 weeks since I applied. It fed the bugs and worm instead of killing th...
From BioAdvanced
I can understand how this would be a very frustrating experience. The product is the same formulation that it was under the Bayer Advanced brand name,... Read More
Granular worked for me
Granular got rid of chiggers, applied on Saturday afternoon and the chiggers where gone by Monday afternoon. Will just have to see long it lasts but none of the sprays including the bioadvanced one could get rid of all the chiggers completely so I am very pleased with the product.
From BioAdvanced
That is fantastic to hear! I am so glad that you were finally able to get the chigger control that you were hoping for. Thank you so much for sharing ... Read More
Works for me
I've battled rose midges for several years with little success. Their live cycle is only about 17 days and most of which is underground. Because of this I need to attack the bug both below and above the ground. I use the granules when my roses first start to leaf out and follow up with the Insect, disease, and mite control about 30 days later. So far no midge damage on my 260 roses. I love this product.
From BioAdvanced
That is great! We appreciate your feedback on BioAdvanced Complete Insect Killer For Soil & Turf. We look forward to providing you with quality produc... Read More
Worst bug killer ever!
I have a small 1/4 acre lot with a 2000 sq ft house, couple trees, and 16x32 garden. Not even 24 hours after spraying down my property (going through not 1, but 2, 40oz bottles) my garden is infested with slugs, and there are sand flies and mosquitos all over as if I never sprayed at all! Extremely irritated I wasted the hours of labor and gallons of water to apply this product to my, house exterior, lawn, driveway, and garden
From BioAdvanced
I am very sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the product. Unfortunately, the product is not listed to control slugs. After application it m... Read More
Applied today
Just applied to my lawn today,Hopefully it kills spiders, grubs,etc in my lawn with great results.Fingers crossed. I finish my review next week. So the 4 stars is not my assessment right,I had to click on it to advance.
From BioAdvanced
Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to hearing more about your results!
No more ticks!
I have been using this for a few years. As soon as the deer ticks become active, I apply it on my lawn (late April, early May). With three dogs, in an active deer area, They never get ticks! Love being able to play barefoot in the grass with them! Thanks!
From BioAdvanced
That is wonderful to hear! I am so pleased that you can enjoy your time outdoors with your dogs!
DOES NOT WORK!
Do not buy! It does not work! I have found so many grubs (under my grass later) after applying this product. All of them were alive. I have yet to find any of them dead. I’d like a refund, please!!!
From BioAdvanced
I am very sorry to hear that you were not able to achieve the grub control you needed from the product. I do understand why you would be upset. At you... Read More
Mole crickets are immune to this product
Would Not RecommendUsed product as directed and the only thing it killed were Grubs. The label clearly states it kills mole crickets, however the one's in my yard must be immune. I see more live ones everyday than I have ever seen before.
I am very sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the product. I would like to hear more about your application and further assist you with thi... Read More

Two in one is easier
Great for surface and deep grubs! My lawn is the best in my hood!
From BioAdvanced
That is awesome to hear Jackie! We look forward to helping you keep your lawn green and grub free!
Excellent lawn protection
Would RecommendUse it on my lawn and roses every 3 months. It keeps them free on harmful insects
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
That is terrific to hear Ed! I am so pleased that you have found a reliable product in our Complete insect Killer! Jessica

Effective insect killer
Would RecommendI have been using this insect killer for many years and I am impressed with its effectiveness. I have used similar products before but nothing comes close.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Outstanding! Thank you so much for your brand loyalty! Jessica

Great insect control!!
Would RecommendI have been using this for several years to control ticks, ants and other insects in my lawn and landscaped beds. It works great!!
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Phenomenal! We look forward to helping you keep your lawn and landscape bug free for years to come Michael! Jessica

Bayer Advanced Insect Killer
Would RecommendBayer Advanced Insect Killer spreads better, than other competing brands. The product feed through the lawn spreader cleaner and more even than other brands used in the past. I recommend Bayer Advanced Insect Killer. I normally put a barrier around the house in the Fall to keep out insects looking to Winter over in and around the house.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Outstanding! Thank you for sharing your experience Louis! Jessica


That is disappointing to hear, Matthew. We would like to see what we can do to help. At your convenience, please contact our Consumer Affairs team at... Read More