Customer Reviews for Snapshot 2.5 TG Herbicide - 50 lbs.

I'm sorry I bought this. I should have returned it. The label says it all. Dangerous to humans. Completely cover yourself...head to toe. Wear a mask/respirator. Don't go in the area for 12 hours. It needs to be rained on...if not you must water it in within three days. I made a mistake and trusted a review on a garden website. I had to call the emergency line because my pets walked through it on accident. I watered it in in the areas the dogs might go...but they are farm dogs and they pulled away from me and ran thru the granular product. I won't buy this again. You can't rely on the rain to dilute it on a timely basis. So using this in an "industrial area" as it suggests to keep down weeds would be dangerous for any living thing if it accidentally wanders into the product. Even the dust is deemed poisonous. Why didn't I return it!

  Expert response:
This product is not hazardous to humans or pets.  It recommends wearing long sleeve pants and long sleeve shirt, just like any other pest contorl or herbicide you can purchase professionally or over the counter.  It says nothing about wearing a respirator.  This product is only harmful to humans and pets if you ingest it, place it on your skin, or use it in a way that is not on the label. 

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337 of 525 people found this review helpful

The label lists milkweed as one of the (numerous) targeted weeds . This innocuous plant is essential to the reproduction cycle of the beloved monarch butterfly. Don't believe it when the manufacturer claims this product is not harmful. A world without the monarch butterfly endangers our souls.

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8 of 29 people found this review helpful

I called DoMyOwn and asked which pre-emergent would prevent spurge. I was told Snapshot would prevent it. I bought it and applied it several times. I think it fed the weed. No prevention of spurge with Snapshot. I will nor buy it again.

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7 of 10 people found this review helpful

The snapshot that I bought doesn't work at all. It seems like it's a fertilizer for weeds. I've never seen them grow so high. If I could upload a picture onto your website I would but there's nowhere to upload a picture.

  Expert response:
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns regarding the pre-emergent application. I understand your frustration and appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few points that may explain why the treatment may not have been as effective as expected. There are several factors that can impact the performance of a pre-emergent herbicide: Timing of Application: Pre-emergents are most effective when applied just before weed seeds begin to germinate. If the application was done too early or too late, it may not have formed a proper barrier in time. Weather Conditions: Excessive rain shortly after application can dilute or wash away the product before it has a chance to bind with the soil. On the other hand, a lack of moisture can also limit activation if the product needs water to be absorbed. Soil Disturbance: Any aeration, digging, or other disruption to the soil after application can break the protective barrier, allowing weeds to emerge. Type of Weeds: Pre-emergents are generally formulated to target specific types of weed seeds. If the weeds present weren’t covered by the product’s spectrum, they could still germinate. Product Limitations or Resistance: In some cases, weeds may develop resistance or the concentration used may not be sufficient for heavy infestations.

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