Spectracide® Triazicide insect killer for lawns granules kills 100 plus types of lawn-damaging as listed. It kills insects on contact above and below the ground, including crickets, chinch bugs, armyworms, roaches, ticks and other listed insects. Apply with a broadcast or rotary spreader to the lawn. It is formulated for broad spectrum control of insects in home lawns, spot treatment and for use as a barrier band treatment around your home.