Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS

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Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS
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Product Overview

Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS - 1 qt is a four-in-one weed killer that controls a broad spectrum of broadleaf weeds. Combines four powerful weed killers to actively target and kill unwanted weeds in residential lawns. The Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS is proven to control and kill broadleaf weeds such as perennial ryegrass, chickweed, wild onion, aster, clover, curly dock, and poison ivy. It offers immediate results within hours and a long-lasting effect of one to two weeks. Ideal to apply on zoysiagrass, red fescue, centipede grass, buffalo grass, and common bermudagrass. It may be applied during summer, spring, or fall. For best results, it is highly suggested to spray the product when broadleaf weeds are you and growing. Reapplication or follow-up treatment may be needed for susceptible weeds. Comes in a 32-oz. ready-to-spray bottle for convenient use.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient 2,4-D, 2-Ethylhexyl ester - 10.49% Mecoprop-p, acid - 2.66% Dicamba, acid - 0.67% Carfentrazone-ethyl - 0.54%
Target pests Clover, Ground Ivy, Spurge, Chickweed, Dandelion, Henbit, Oxalis, Poison Ivy, Purslane, Shepherds Purse, Thistle, Virginia Buttonweed, Wild Onion. *See label for the complete list.
For use in Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Red Fescue, Colonial Bentgrass, Common Bermuda Grass, Hybrid Bermuda Grass, Bahia Grass, Zoysia Grass, Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine and Centipede Grass.
Application Spray evenly over the measured area. Walk at a steady pace. Refer to the view strip [graduated scale] on the side of the container to guide coverage.
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on label.
Yield The 32 fl.oz. container will treat 16,000 to 43,000 sq.ft. of turfgrass.
Formulation Ready-to-spray liquid formula.
NOT FOR SALE TO AK, AR, DC, HI, MT, NY, RI
Dimensions 2 x 5 x 11.3 inches
Special Features Long-lasting and offers visible effects within hours.
Shipping Weight 2.07 lbs
Manufacturer VPG (Mfg. Number: FE10527)
UPC 732221105270
EPA Registration 2217-855-7401

Details

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

  • Do not apply this product in a way that will contact any person or pet, either directly or through drift. Keep people and pets out of the area during application.
  • Do not allow people or pets to enter the treated area until sprays have dried.
  • Not for use on turf being grown for sale or other commercial use as sod, or for commercial seed production, or for research purposes.

WHERE TO USE

This product is intended for use on most Ornamental Lawns including:

COOL SEASON TURFGRASS

  • Kentucky Bluegrass
  • Perennial Ryegrass
  • Tall Fescue
  • Red or Fine Leaf Fescues
  • Colonial Bentgrass
  • Mixtures of Cool Season Species 

WARM SEASON TURFGRASS

  • Common Bermudagrass
  • Hybrid Bermudagrass
  • Bahiagrass
  • Zoysiagrass
  • Buffalograss
  • St. Augustinegrass
  • Centipedegrass

Turfgrass Tolerance:

The turfgrass tolerance to Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS may vary and temporary turfgrass yellowing may occur on St. Augustinegrass and certain varieties of Hybrid Bermudagrass.

Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS may injure certain turfgrass species. To reduce the risk of Lawn injury, avoid spraying drought stressed Lawns or when temperatures are above 90 degrees F.

WHEN TO APPLY

Spray when Broadleaf Weeds are young and actively growing for best results.

Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS may be applied in the spring, summer, or fall. Spring and fall treatments under adequate soil moisture conditions are preferred to the summer treatments. Generally, summer broadcast applications to older, drought-stressed weeds are less effective.

Broadcast (entire areas) applications or follow-up applications at 2-6 week intervals are recommended for more mature weeds, for dense infestations, and for adverse environmental conditions.

Spot treatments during the summer may be appropriate for sparse infestations or as a follow-up treatment, or any time broadleaf weeds are susceptible. 

CULTURAL TIPS FOR IMPROVED CONTROL

Irrigation:

  • Do not apply this product immediately before rainfall or irrigation. Rain or watering within 4 hours after treatment may reduce effectiveness.

Mowing:

  • Delay mowing 1 to 2 days before and after the application of this product.

Reseeding Interval:

  • Treated areas may be reseeded 2 weeks after application.

RATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COOL SEASON TURFGRASS

  • Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Red or Fine Leaf Fescues, Colonial Bentgrass, Mixtures of Cool Season Species
    • 1.5 to 2.0 fl. oz./1,000 sq. ft.
    • 16,000 to 21,300 sq.ft (1.0 qt. (32 fl. oz.) Sprayer Jar or Retail Container)

RATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WARM SEASON TURFGRASS

  • Common Bermudagrass, Hybrid Bermudagrass, Bahiagrass, Zoysiagrass, Buffalograss, St. Augustinegrass, Centipedegrass
    • 0.75 to 1.5 fl. oz./1,000 sq. ft.
    • 21,300 to 43,000 sq.ft. (1.0 qt. (32 fl. oz.) Sprayer Jar or Retail Container)

The maximum application rate is 3.0 fluid oz. of product/1,000 sq.ft. per application. The maximum number of broadcast applications is limited to 2 per year. The maximum seasonal rate is 6.0 fluid oz. of product/1,000 sq.ft., excluding spot treatments. Limited to 2 broadcast applications per year. Minimum of 30 days between applications is required.

How To Apply Using The Ready To Spray System

1. Measure the total (entire) lawn area to be sprayed. For rectangular areas, multiply the length by the width to obtain total square feet.

2. Connect a garden hose to the hose-end sprayer. Make sure the control valve on the nozzle is in the OFF position.

TO BEGIN spraying: Turn on water at the faucet. Point nozzle toward lawn to be treated and turn the control valve to the ON position. Water will automatically mix with the product. Spray evenly over the measured area.

 3. SPRAY: Spray evenly over the measured area. Walk at a steady pace. Refer to the view strip [graduated scale] on the side of the container to guide coverage. The 32 fl. oz. container will treat 16,000 to 43,000 sq.ft. of turfgrass.

4. To STOP spraying: Turn the control valve to the OFF position. Turn off the water at the faucet. To relieve pressure, turn control valve to ON position and wait until water stops spraying before removing sprayer from hose. 

BROADLEAF WEEDS CONTROLLED

Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS will control or suppress the following Broadleaf Weeds and will control or suppress other Broadleaf Weeds that are susceptible to 2,4-D.

  • Aster, White Heath, And White Prairie
  • Bedstraw
  • Beggarweed, Creeping
  • Bindweed
  • Black Medic
  • Broadleaf Plantain
  • Buckhorn Plantain
  • Bull Thistle
  • Burclover
  • Burdock, Common
  • Buttercup, Creeping
  • Carpetweed Chickweed, Common
  • Chicory
  • Cinquefoil
  • Clover
  • Compassplant
  • Curly Dock
  • Dandelion
  • Dayflower
  • Deadnettle
  • Dock
  • Dogfennel
  • English Daisy
  • False Dandelion (*Spotted Catsear And Common Catsear)
  • Field Bindweed (*Morningglory And Creeping Jenny)
  • Field Oxeye-daisy (*Creeping Oxeye)
  • Filaree, Whitestem, And Redstem
  • Florida Betony
  • Florida Pusley
  • Ground Ivy (Creeping Charlie)
  • Groundsel
  • Hawkweed
  • Healall
  • Henbit
  • Innocence (Blue-eyed Mary)
  • Lambsquarters
  • Lawn Burweed
  • Lespedeza, Common
  • Mallow, Common
  • Matchweed
  • Mouse-ear Chickweed
  • Old World Diamond Flower
  • Oxalis (*Yellow Wood sorrel And Creeping Woodsorrel)
  • Parsley-piert
  • Pennsylvania Smartweed
  • Pennywort (*Dollarweed)
  • Pepperweed
  • Pigweed
  • Pineappleweed
  • Plantain
  • Poison Ivy
  • Poison Oak
  • Prostrate Knotweed (*Knotweed)
  • Puncturevine
  • Purple Cudweed
  • Purslane
  • Ragweed
  • Redweed
  • Red Sorrel (*Sheep Sorrel)
  • Shepherdspurse
  • Spotted Spurge
  • Spurge
  • T histle
  • Veronica (*Corn Speedwell)
  • Virginia Buttonweed
  • White Clover (*Dutch Clover, Honeysuckle Clover, White Trefoil And Purplewort)
  • Wild Carrot
  • Wild Garlic
  • Wild Geranium
  • Wild Lettuce
  • Wild Mustard
  • Wild Onion
  • Wild Strawberry
  • Wild Violet
  • Yarrow
  • Yellow Rocket
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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great Stuff From a Great Staff

    By David on 04/14/2020

    Plaudits and many thanks to the helpful, courteous folks here at DoMyOwn. This product worked powerfully against an invasion of spurge on my hybrid Bermuda lawn-- which still holds the unofficial title as Pride of The Neighborhood.

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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Fertilome Weed Free Zone

    By Jacomo on 06/29/2020

    works wonders on my fescue lawn. It keeps my lawn totally weed free all season long.

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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful

  • 3 of 5 Stars

    Takes Longer

    By Sheila on 04/22/2022

    Weeds die, but not in just hours. A good 24 hours before I saw any yellowing. After about 3 days, saw more yellowing. It works in time, but not any faster than other weed killers, and takes LONGER than some

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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Years of solid performance

    By Gt on 11/05/2022

    I have used this product for 10 years now. It consistently performs well on many types of weeds. It's expensive; however, you will find this product performs.

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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Weed Free

    By Sandra on 05/20/2022

    Worth the money. When used as directed kills weeds listed but be patient some weeds take a little extra time

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How to use the hose end sprayer Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS?
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Per the Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS product label instructions are:

How To Apply Using The Ready To Spray System

1. Measure the total (entire) lawn area to be sprayed. For rectangular areas, multiply the length by the width to obtain total square feet.

2. Connect a garden hose to the hose-end sprayer. Make sure the control valve on the nozzle is in the OFF position. TO BEGIN spraying: Turn on water at faucet. Point nozzle toward lawn to be treated and turn the control valve to the ON position. Water will automatically mix with the product. Spray evenly over the measured area.

3. SPRAY: Spray evenly over the measured area. Walk at a steady pace. Refer to the view strip [graduated scale] on the side of the container to guide coverage. The 32 fl.oz. container will treat 16,000 to 43,000 sq.ft. of turfgrass.

4. To STOP spraying: Turn the control valve to the OFF position. Turn off water at faucet. To relieve pressure, turn control valve to ON position and wait until water stops spraying before removing sprayer from hose.

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Does the Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS quart have the exact same ingredients as a quart of Fertilome Weed Free Zone?
A

Yes, both the Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS and Fertilome Weed Free Zone Concentrate contain the same active ingredients and amounts of each. The only difference is one comes with the hose end sprayer attachment top and hte other is for thoes that have their own tank sprayer they prefer to mix it within and use instead. Make sure to follow the label instructions to avoid any turf injury.

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How soon can I reapply Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS?

One week after spraying, I still have an area with active weeds.

A

You will start to see results in 7 - 14 days after applying Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone. You can reapply in 2 - 6 week 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.

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I used the Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS for my yard which requires 2 bottles to fully treat. When using the 2nd bottle, it got bloated and foamy so would not distribute properly for my application.
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We are sorry your both your bottles did not work correctly. We do not see that you purchased the items from our company, and we are not the manufacturer. If you need a refund or replacement bottle for the defective one you purchased, you will need to go back to the company you bought it from, or contact the manufacturer directly. You can reach VPG at 855-270-4776 for technical questions. 

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Will Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS hurt my dog

How long before dog can go outside?

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When used as directed Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS is safe for yards with dogs. Dogs need to be kept out of the treated areas until they have dried, typically after 4-6 hours.

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Fertilome Weed Free Zone RTS 4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.7 (6 Reviews / 9 Q&A)

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