You should water in after the application of Bonide Weed Beater Complete like you would with other pre-emergent herbicides.
Per the product label, do not mow 1 to 2 days before or after application of Bonide Weed Beater Complete.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete could be applied after fertilizers with no issues when applied as directed on the label.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete would not be a product to use for preventing clover, only in killing it as a post-emergent. Ferti-Lome Broadleaf Weed Control with Gallery would be good for preventing many types of clover. For post-emergent control, it is best to treat clover in the spring before temperatures reach 80 degrees or higher. Depending on your grass type, Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide would be a good product to use and is safe for most cool season lawns. Please refer to the product label to confirm your grass type is listed as tolerant.
Application timing for pre-emergents will vary by region and the best person to ask about application timing is your local master gardener who works at your local cooperative extension office.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete will not affect poa annua. It will only treat broadleaf weeds.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete states on the product label: Reseeding, overseeding or sprigging of treated areas within three to twelve months after application of the product could inhibit the establishment of desirable turfgrasses. Please refer to Table 4 on the label for exact intervals.
Yes, Bonide Weed Beater Complete is labeled to treat poa.
If Bonide Weed Beater Complete is applied as a post-emergent shortly after the Florida Pusley has emerged it can take up to 4-6 weeks to completely kill it/control it. Per the product label: Application of this product to St. Augustine grass may cause temporary discoloration to exposed leaf surfaces of St. Augustine Grass. Treated turfgrass will recover with new growth and discolored leave leaf tissue will be remove with mowing. Do not apply to St. Augustine grass if temporary discoloration cannot be accepted.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete is not labeled for Bermudagrass.
Per the label instructions for Bonide Weed Beater Complete: “Reseeding or overseeding of treated areas within 3-12 months after application of this product could inhibit the establishment of desirable turfgrasses.” Please refer to Table 4 on the product label for the recommended time to wait to reseed based on how much product was applied.
Unfortunately the Bonide Weed Beater Complete product label does not provide spreader settings for the Scott's Speedy Green 1000. For tips calibrating your spreader, we have a great video on our Granular Spreaders page. Just scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the video.
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting.
The Bonide Weed Beater Complete product label does not provide spreader settings for the Scott's Speedy Green 1000. For tips on calibrating your spreader, we have a great video on our Granular Spreaders page. Just scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the video. Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting.
You should keep people and pets out of the area while treating with Bonide Weed Beater Complete until it has completely dried. It is safe for all to return thereafter typically after 4-6 hours after watering in.
Once Bonide Weed Beater Complete is applied and the area is completely dry, it is pet safe.
Undesirable weeds such as clover will take time to eliminate from your lawn. Using products like the Bonide Weed Beater Complete are great for pre and post emergent control in one product, however this particular product is not labeled to prevent clover, and only will suppress existing clover rather than control it. If you can tell us what type of lawn you have that the clover is coming up in, and how large of an area you would be treating, we would be happy to find more suitable products for your needs.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete is a granule product that you apply with a spreader. You do not mix it with water. The rate you apply will depend on where you are located and how many treatments you want to make, but it will be between 1.9 lbs to 8.6 lbs to 1000 sq ft.
There is liquid version called Bonide Weed Beater Ultra here.
When applying Bonide Weed Beater Complete pets and children may return to the treated areas once the granules have been watered in and the area has completely dried.
Unfortunately we do not have the spreader settings for that specific combo and the manufacturer does not list that spreader on their bag. Due to the thousands of granules on the market and just as many different types of spreaders, you will want to calibrate your spreader to the product you are using and its application rates.
Please view our How to Calibrate Your Spreader HERE for a tutorial on how to do this.
Yes, as long as Bonide Weed Beater Complete has been applied as directed and completely dry after watered in, it is pet safe.
Bonide Weed Beater Complete can be applied after fertilizers with no issues when applied as directed on the label.
