Applying Fertilome Weed Free Zone in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. You can also fertilize at any time before or after this treatment.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is best used when when soil temperatures are at least 55 degrees and the target weeds are young and actively growing. Do not use Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone when temperatures are above 90 degrees to avoid injury to your lawn.
When applying Fertilome Weed Free Zone, you will start seeing results within 7-14 days.
Since Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled for use in grazing areas or around poultry houses, we would not recommend allowing chickens to enter the treated area if they will be feeding there or if the chickens or their eggs are going to be consumed.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone can safely be applied to tall fescue and red fescue turf. This product cannot be applied to newly seeded lawns until after the second mowing, so that it will be well established and will not be harmed.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone cannot be used in any pastures or grazing areas. If you have weeds you need to control in those areas we would recommend taking a look at Crossbow Herbicide, as it is safe for use in pastures and covers a wide range of weeds. You can review the product label to make sure your target weeds are listed as well as to make sure the non target grasses you have will be safe to use the Crossbow over.
Yes, Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone can safely be applied to established St. Augustine (not Floratam or Bitterblue) grass.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone should be applied when the ground is not frozen and weeds are actively growing for the most effective results.
Areas that have been treated with Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone may be reseeded 2 weeks after application per the product label.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled for chamberbitter so would not be recommended. Gallery 75 DF Specialty Herbicide is a very good pre-emergent choice for prevention of Chamberbitter in most types of warm-season and cool-season turf that is well established
Yes, Fertilome Weed Free Zone is safe for use on established St. Augustine (not Floratam or Bitterblue) grass and is labeled for creeping charlie. The mixing ratio is 0.75-1.5 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
When Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is mixed correctly, you should not water this product in after the application. In fact, it shold not be applied if rainfall is expected within 4 hours as it may lessen the effectiveness. Since the product was used off label and without being diluted, it is possible that your St. Augustine grass will be damaged if the application doesn't kill it. We would recommend to water it in as much as possible to try to save it.
Normally when applying any type of herbicide, including Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone, you want to delay mowing at least 2-3 days before putting down the product, and then 2-3 days after as well to give the grass full time to absorb the application.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone is best applied when the grass is dry but you can apply if lightly wet from dew, just not after a heavy rain.
The rate of the Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is 1.5-2 fl oz per gallon so we would recommend using 3-4 fl oz per 2 gallons of water. Using less than labeled rates may not provide desirable results and you can reapply at 2 - 6 weeks intervals. The product should not be applied in temperatures over 90 degrees. It is recommended that you apply products in the early morning or late evening.
After the Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone has dried (usually 2-3 hrsdepending on time of day) it should pose no threat to your dog if he walks in or around treated area even if he eats a bit of grass that has been treated.
When applying Fertilome Weed Free Zone, you will start seeing results within 7-14 days.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled for Sesbania or Coffeeweed. Please provide the desired area, size and your location for an alternate recommendation. We are happy to help!
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not used on pastures for weed control. Pastora Herbicide is labeled to control sandburr, aka goathead.
Yes, Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone should be diluted at the rate of 1.5-2 oz. per gallon of water and applied with a hand pump or backpack sprayer.
