How much of the Fertilome weed-out lawn weed killer that you mix with water is dependant on what kind of grass you have. For St. Augustine or Centipede grass, you mix 2 ounces in 1 gallon of water per 1000 square feet. For Bermuda, Buffalo, or Bentgrass, you mix 3 ounces in 1 gallon of water per 1000 square feet. For Bluegrass,Perennial Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass, or Fescue, you mix 4 ounces in 1 gallon of water per 1000 square feet. You can find the full product label here. The mixture rates are on page 6.
Pets can return to areas treated with Fertilome Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec when the surfaces are completely dried.
These products have slightly different formulations. Ferti-Lome Weed-Out with Trimec contains:
Mecoprop dimethylamine salt - 5.45%
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid - 5.88%
Dicamba - 1.21%
Weed Free Zone contains:
2,4-D, 2-ethylhexyl ester - 10.49%
Mecoprop-p, acid - 2.66%
Dicamba, acid - 0.67%
Carfentrazone-ethyl - 0.54%
Weed Free Zone is a newer formulation made for faster results, but since it is more aggressive, it should not be used on improved varieties of St Augustine turfgrass.
According to the label of Fertilome Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec seed can be sown 3 to 4 weeks after application.
Fertilome Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec should be applied when temperatures are below 85 degrees. If daytime temperatures are above this you should apply in the early morning before the highs. Herbicides work best when weeds are healthy and actively growing while not heat or drought stressed.
It is not necessary to water the lawn prior to the application of Fertilome Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec as long as the appropriate amount of solution was used on the treatment area. Typically, you will want to water lightly if there are drought conditions or the lawn was very arid.
Ferti-lome Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec is labeled for hairy bittercress and will not harm your fescue.
Fertilome Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec is labeled to treat for Creeping Jenny. It will also do a great job!