Weed Control FAQ
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What is a weed?
Webster’s Dictionary defines a weed as a plant out of place.
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What is a pre-emergent?
A pre-emergent is a surface applied liquid that stops or suppresses seed germination.
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Will a pre-emergent hurt my existing plants?
It can be applied directly to existing plants with no effect at all. (we like to call it birth control for seeds)
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What is a translocated herbicide?
A translocated herbicide is sprayed directly to weeds and travels throughout the plant including the root system.
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Will a contact spray hurt my existing plants?
Yes, contact sprays kill vegetation indiscriminately. Great care must be taken to avoid over spray and drift. Contact is done only on non-windy days.
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What happens to dead weeds?
They must be physically or mechanically removed. Allow two (2) weeks before removing dead weeds after contact spray. (Removal is not included with our service; contact a yard service company)
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What degree of control can I expect?
No pre-emergent will stop ALL weeds from germinating. A pre-emergent bonds with the top few inches of soil where most seeds germinate, however some seeds germinate as low as 4 inches, and thereby are not affected by pre-emergent. Remember that we guarantee our weed work and will come out at no charge to treat any weeds that may come up during your warranty period.
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Will herbicides help control insects?
No.
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Will your products leave a staining residual?
If our products come in contact with concrete, they may leave a faint water stain that will disappear in a matter of days.
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Will your product hurt my pets?
Herbicides have an extremely low toxicity to pets and humans alike.