Weed Control Begins With Pre-Emergent Herbicide

What is pre-emergent?
It is a water-based or granular substance that when broadcast on
your lawn or granite stops seeds from germinating. Hence the word
pre, meaning- before emerging. Pre-emergents can usually be applied
right over existing plants with no harm. We use the water based
pre-emergent for better control.

Pre-emergent will leave a yellow stain  temporarily . The color
is called an indicator and allows the applicator and client to know
what has been sprayed and what hasn’t been sprayed. The color usually lasts
from ten to fourteen days. Unfortunately the color is built into the
material at the factory and we don’t get a choice in the matter.

 If you haven’t had one done in the last nine months, we
recommend one now! It is a myth that the best time is in the spring.
We are a year round business and can attest that weeds grow every
month and rain falls every month. Just because you may not have
weeds doesn’t mean you don’t have seeds just waiting for the
next drop of moisture to germinate.


 All applications of pre-emergent to granite (rock) or dirt areas
is guaranteed for 6 months. After that the material wears off and
another treatment is advised. As long as the material is in the dirt
you will get the best control of weeds. Pre-emergent applications to
lawn areas are not guaranteed because most lawn areas are watered by
overhead sprinklers and this breaks the material down more quickly.
Despite the sprinklers pre-emergent applications to lawn areas are
still very effective.

To be most effective, pre-emergents should be watered into the soil
(under the landscaped rock) within thirty days. Even though it might
not seem it, we experience rainfall in Phoenix every month.

 Pre-emergent is safe for humans and animals after they are dry.
Many times the anxiety of the chemically sensitive person is enhance
by the slight odor of the material. If this is the case we recommend
staying away from the property for 4 to 6 hours.

If you have more questions about pre emergent or you want us to put
you on the schedule feel free to contact us!
msurprise@INeedtheRightCompany.com

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This blog was written by our company we use for landscaping services.