Weed Control

Weed Control is one of the main services that we offer (along with fertilization). Weeds in Utah are nonstop, all season long. Weeds drive people crazy and spraying them is simple once you understand a little about how weeds work. There are hundreds of weeds in Utah, but you only need to know a handful of them. More importantly you need to be able to identify what class they belong to (3 classes).

Three Main Classes of Weeds

BroadLeaf

Broadleaf weed seedlings, in contrast to the grasses, usually have wider leaves with net-like venation. Broadleaves are dicots and have two cotyledons or seed-leaves. These usually emerge above the soil and expand to become the first visible “leaves.”

In a lawn we can kill broadleaf weeds without harming the grass.

Grassy

Grassy weeds are true grasses or monocots. A grass seed germinates and emerges as one single leaf. It develops hollow, rounded stems and nodes (joints) that are closed and hard.

In a lawn we can NOT kill these without harming grass. The products that kill these weeds will kill the KBG.

Nut Sedges

Cyperus rotundus is a perennial plant, that may reach a height of up to 140 cm (55 in). The names "nut grass" and "nut sedge" – shared with the related species Cyperus esculentus – are derived from its tubers, that somewhat resemble nuts, although botanically they have nothing to do with nuts.

We do have products that can kill these without harming the lawn.

3 Types of Herbicides

Selective

These can kill broadleaf weeds in the lawn and not hurt the lawn. They "select" the weeds they want to kill.

Non-Selective

These will kill anything the touch (grasses, weeds, plants, etc). They are NON-selective, they can not select what they kill. These are for flower beds, mulch areas, gravel, driveways, etc. NOT for the Lawn

Specialty

These can kill nutsedges but not broadleaf. Crabgrass but not nutsedge. They can target a few "exception weeds".

Weed Control Equipment

Electric Backpack

These can spray very far and heavy. They are electric so yo do not need to pump. Just point and spray.

Truck Spray Tank

High pressure hose sprayers are great for large areas and tank mixing mulitple products at one. Usually they come with 300-400 foot hose and can spray 250 PSI.

Non Electric Backpack

Backpack pump sprayers are very simple. No batteries or major issues. You pump with one hand to keep the PSI up and use the other hand to spray

PROS VS CONS (Blanket Spraying)

Pros of Blanket Spraying with Liquid Weed Control

Uniform Weed Kill: Blanket spraying ensures that weed control is evenly applied across the entire lawn.
Efficiency: For large areas, blanket spraying can be more time-efficient than spot treatments, covering large sections of the lawn quickly and with less manual effort.
Convenience: This method simplifies lawn care maintenance, especially for those without the time or inclination to identify and treat specific weed problems individually.
Preventative Weed Control: Blanket spraying with pre-emergent weed control can prevent the germination of weed seeds, reducing future weed outbreaks.

Cons of Blanket Spraying with Liquid Weed Control

Chemical Overuse: Applying fertilizers and weed control uniformly can lead to the unnecessary application of chemicals to areas that do not require them, increasing the risk of pollution and harm to beneficial organisms.
Cost: Using products over the entire lawn rather than targeting specific areas can be more expensive, as it requires more product.
Environmental Impact: The indiscriminate use of chemicals can contribute to runoff, which may contaminate local waterways, and affect non-target plants and wildlife.
Risk of Lawn Damage: Over-application or incorrect application weed control products can lead to lawn damage, including chemical burn, which can negatively impact the lawn's health and appearance.

PROS VS CONS (Spot Treatments)

Pros of Spot Spraying with Liquid Weed Control

Targeted Application: Spot spraying allows for the precise application of herbicides directly to the weeds, minimizing damage to the surrounding grass and plants.
Reduced Chemical Use: By targeting only the areas affected by weeds, less herbicide is used overall, which is more environmentally friendly and safer for nearby plants and wildlife.
Cost-Effective: Using less product by only treating affected areas can lead to cost savings over time, as you're not wasting weed control on parts of the lawn that don't need it.
Lower Environmental Impact: With targeted application, there's less risk of chemical runoff and pollution, reducing the potential impact on local ecosystems and water sources.

Cons of Spot Spraying with Liquid Weed Control

Time-Consuming: Identifying and treating individual weed patches can be more labor-intensive and time-consuming, especially in lawns with widespread weed issues.
Potential for Missed Weeds: Spot spraying relies on the homeowner or applicator to identify all areas of infestation, and it's possible to miss or overlook some weeds, which can lead to uneven control.
Repeated Applications: Some persistent or tough weeds may require multiple treatments, necessitating more frequent monitoring and additional applications.
Skill Level: Effective spot spraying requires some knowledge of different weed types to ensure the correct herbicide is used, as using the wrong type can be ineffective or harm the lawn.

Our Products

Selective (Lawns)

Triad

Active Ingredient: Dimethylamine Salt of 2,4-D, Dimethylamine Salt of MCPA, Dimethylamine of Dicamba

Signal Word - Warning

Re-entry Time - Stay off until Dry

PPE - Long Sleeve Shirt, Long Pants, Chemical Resistant Gloved, Eyewear (sunglasses or glasses) Shoes

Wind - Do not apply over 10 MPH

Temperature - Do not broadcast over 90 Degrees

Target - Most of the Broadleaf Weeds

Mix Rate - 1-1.5 oz per 1 Gallon of Water

Non-Selective

Makaze

Active Ingredient: Glyphosate

Signal Word - Caution

Re-entry Time - Stay off until Dry

PPE - Long Sleeve Shirt, Long Pants, Chemical Resistant Gloved, Eyewear (sunglasses or glasses) Shoes

Wind - Do not apply over 10 MPH

Temperature - Do not broadcast over 90 Degrees

Target - All Weeds and Grasses

Mix Rate - 5 oz per 1 Gallon of Water

Spectrum Weed and Grass Killer

Active Ingredient: Diquat, Fluazifop, Dicamba

Signal Word - Warning

Re-entry Time - Stay off until Dry

PPE - Chemical Resistant Gloved

Wind - Do not apply over 10 MPH

Temperature - Spray above 60 Degrees for best reults

Mix Rate - 7 oz per 1 Gallon of Water (high rate)

Specialty Weed Controls

Quinclorac

Active Ingredient: Quinclorac, Dichloro, Quinolinecarboxylic acid

Signal Word - Caution

Re-entry Time - Stay off until Dry

PPE - Long Sleeve Shirt, Long Pants, Chemical Resistant Gloved, Eyewear (sunglasses or glasses) Shoes

Wind - Do not apply over 10 MPH

Temperature - None Listed

Target - Barnyard grass, Crabgrass, Foxtail, Singal grass, Torpedo Grass, Clover, Dandelion, Dollarweed, Black medic, Morning Glory, SpeedWell, Violet

Mix Rate - 1/3 to 1/2 oz Per gallon of water (high rate is .75 oz)

Liquid Training Video

Tips

Calibration and walking speed are the most important factors when making a liquid application. If you walk to slow then you apply to much and if you walk to fast then you apply to little.
When adjusting the amount of liquid volume coming out, use the green lever on top of the tank, do not use the gas throttle.
Be careful around flower beds and plants that are often on the edges of the lawn. If you hit them with weed control it will injure or possible kill them. Get the gun closer to grass in those areas to avoid a mistake.
Paint the lawn with the product. Go slower and careful around the edges (like you would with a paint brush on a wall) and then straight lines and quicker when you are doing middle passes (like using a roller).
Wrap the hose around the back of your body. Use one arm to pull and the other to spray
Park the truck in the best spot. Align the tank with the gate or area that will allow you best access to the furthest part of the back lawn.
Start in the back corner of the lawn and work your way back to the truck.
Be careful around fences, especially vinyl. If you have humates or liquid aeration it is very dark and could stain. If you have iron it can stain concrete (if you get a lot on it) so try to avoid.

Most Frequently Asked Questions by Customers About Weed Control

Q. Is weed control safe?

A. The label says stay off unitl dry then it is safe. (10-20 minutes).

Q. What If I hit plants or Desirables?

A. Our weed control will injure and potentially damage and leafs of a plant that it hits so be very careful.

Q. What if it rains after treatment

A. Needs about 15 minutes to dry before rain. Many times we have sprayed in the rain and it still works. We gurantee the work either way so if its not effective we will wait and see 10 days and then come back out (no charge)

Q. What about sprinklers? When can I mow?

A. Sprinklers should be set either late evening or early morning (2-3 am) so either way our treatment doe not intefere. Leave them set where they are. If possible to wait an hour to mow is ideal. We have had many times mowing a few minutes after treatment and still got good kill

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