Please be sure to read the product label of any insecticide you choose to use to get information on the personal protective safety gear you will need. In most situations, it is recommended that you wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes with socks, chemical resistant gloves, and goggles. In areas where ventilation is poor, a manufacturer may recommend you wear a mask or a respirator. We have put together two different safety kits that will make selecting the correct safety gear easier for you.
Treating clover in your yard can be accomplished by using broadleaf herbicides, and knowing when to apply your clover control product will help you to get rid of clover quickly and effectively.
When To Treat For Clover Weeds
A broadleaf herbicide labeled for control of clover will be an effective tool to get rid of the clover in your yard. Here are some timing tips when using an herbicide to kill clover:
While you can treat clover with herbicide throughout the growing season, a fall application of herbicide is generally more effective on clover.
If you want to treat for clover in the heat of summer, avoid treating when temperatures are above 80 degrees to minimize damage to grass.
