What are pre-emergent applications?
Pre-emergent applications are a type of treatment applied to a lawn before weed seeds begin to germinate. This herbicide treatment offers control over weeds during seed germination all season long when applied in the early spring months and offers control over summer annual weeds like crabgrass, henbit, and chickweed. The treatment can also be applied in the early fall months to help control winter annual weeds like annual bluegrass, common chickweed, and henbit.
When should pre-emergents be applied?
Generally speaking, pre-emergent applications are applied in the early spring months, but there are some finer details that lawn care professionals use to determine the best times for application. Factors such as calendar dates and environmental cues may be used, but the most reliable way to determine when the application should be administered is by the germination of the weeds you want to control. This involves knowing the soil temperature at which a particular weed seed germinates, as well as your geographic location. Your lawn may need more than one pre-emergent herbicide application based on the weeds present in your lawn and the conditions under which their seedlings germinate.
It’s important to note that if you see weeds in your lawn, that means it’s too late to use a pre-emergent herbicide. Your lawn care professionals will instead apply a post-emergent treatment directly to the weed.
Can you apply a pre-emergent treatment to any lawn?
Pre-emergent herbicides are recommended for turfgrass lawns that have been established for at least one year. The application can cause damage to a lawn if applied after seeding, sprigging, or sodding.
What are the advantages of pre-emergent applications?
Pre-emergent treatments offer a number of benefits, such as:
- Control over weeds before they emerge
- Little to no impact on ornamental shrubs, trees, and flowers
- No damage to established turfgrasses
Contact Your Local Lawn Care Specialists
Pre-emergent applications are the key for weed control. Contact your local lawn care professionals at got lawn? for expert help in getting rid of these pests. Contact us today at 470-731-6882 to get started on the path to a weed-free lawn.
