A pre-emergent herbicide is a chemical application that prevents weeds from sprouting in your healthy lawn or flower bed. While this treatment doesn’t interfere with the weed’s seed germination, it does stop growth by stunting the formation of new roots.

Pre-emergent herbicide typically comes in two different forms: liquid pre-emergent and granule pre-emergent. While each type is structured to combat sprouting weeds, they each have unique characteristics and application methods.

– Liquid pre-emergents are usually sprayed with tank sprayers or hose connections. One benefit of this pre-emergent is its widespread application, as its fast flow rate causes it to evenly coat your lawn. 

– Granular pre-emergents require little to no mixing compared to their liquid counterpart, which makes preparation a little easier.

Timing when you apply the pre-emergent herbicide is very important. Crabgrass seeds germinate when soil temperatures at the surface are consistently at 55F for 4 to 5 days. Pre-emergent herbicide works by interfering with the seed’s ability to germinate. Therefore, pre-emergent herbicide must be applied before the soil temperatures are right for crabgrass germination. Early spring is the time when we start the complete application.

– Crabgrass

– Goosegrass

– Barnyard grass

– Sandbur

– Foxtail

– Clover

– Knotweed

– Prostrate spurge

– Black medic

– Carpetweed

– Common purslane

– Pineapple weed

– Prostrate knotweed

– Spotted spurge

– Yellow woodsorrel

Once pre-emergent is applied, water your lawn carefully to activate the herbicide and 

encourage its penetration into the soil. Aim for 1 inch of water per week, either through rainfall or irrigation, to maintain optimal moisture levels without over-saturating the soil.

Spring is a great time for broadleaf weed control as temperatures warm consistently into the 60s and 70s, and the plants really begin to grow. Because of that, we are going to cover everything your lawn needs. Our weed control services are designed to target and eliminate any kind of weeds while leaving your lawn looking lush and healthy with the pre-emergent, which will help control the crabgrass growing in summer.