Easy 4-Minute Pre-Emergent Application - How To Apply Prodiamine Liquid

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Bio-Stimulants can go down along with your prodiamine yardmastery.com/collections/fertilizers-liquid/products/bio-stimulant#

[@kennethcooley9917]

Dear GOD why do these nuts believe they need to dump so much run off crap on their Lawns that creates Algae bloom, unsafe drinking conditions etc. Help me understand GOD ? Why wouldn't they understand to first grow the right grasses that naturally crowds weeds out ? Kentucky Blue in the most northern regions, Zoysia grass in the southern regions, both crowd out both repair themselves both require very low amounts of fertilizer the first year or 2 to establish all facts Kiddies 😉

[@kennethcooley9917]

Fact I lived in a trailer park, young married twins just starting out in life. The yard was solid weeds like concrete. I bought 10/10/10 estate brand fertilizer 4 15lbs bag's 2 50 lbs bag's of some cheap Kentucky Blue grass it had 10% weed seed in it. Fertilizer it's self kills weeds they like the opposite. The second year I used only 2 15lbs bag's of fertilizer. The next 10 year's zero I had no weeds completely crowded out choked right off.

[@kennethcooley9917]

I kept that Kentucky Blue grass at 4 inches and knocked a 1/2 off at 4 & 1/2 inches tall. Watered 3 time's a week mowed twice a week. Never aerated never a lawn disease. Left, right and behind me the lot's all had weeds like concrete, dandelion being the worst. My lawn was so thick dense and lush I never got another in 10 year's. When I sold my trailer the yard guys ended up mowing it on a riding mower they asked my friend what did he do to that lawn it almost stalls out our 18hp Kohler 38 inch deck every time they mowed. My friend told them I don't know he just knows how to grow a great lawn.

[@kimberleyadaniels]

I'm just so happy that I can have someone who can recommend for st augustine grass in a southern state! Thank you!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I'm here for you! ✌️

[@hayzuse1]

Same!!!

[@pastelsliderz3097]

@@jeremynguyen2346 when soil temps stay a consistent 55 degrees and above. Down here in southern Louisiana that’s usually mid February through early march! I have st Augustine! It’s always better to get it down a little earlier than later!

[@TheBoydClan]

Here in Minnesota we have a whole lot of snow sitting on our lawns so I think I'll just hold off throwing down and spraying and praying until things get a little warmer. In the meantime I will scratch the lawn care itch watching you do yours! A little envious if I don't say so myself. I started my lawn care journey with you about May of 2021 when I felt I could do better with my lawn care game, and with the pandemic and working from home and working on my Master's degree, I felt I needed something to get me out of the office for a little while and get some fresh air. You have inspired me to do my best and really pay attention to the details to get my lawn looking its finest. was a little late to the game last year so no pre-emergent and I had some craziness to battle throughout the year, but this year I have a plan and ready to get at it. Thanks for the consistent content, appreciate all you do for the community!

[@patthemaniacful]

You and Bermuda Grass Central are my best go to videos

[@samwimpy2600]

I have used this product and continue to do so...very effective!

[@deefigley4206]

We are in MI and this video gives me hope - to start up lawn care again (right now we have 10" of snow). TY for all your content that you provide. It is very informative and I use many of your products.

[@theodorehowell3028]

Good to see you after the winter break. I’m ready for the 2022 season!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thrower down!

[@mainnerd2222]

It's refreshing seeing these videos coming back up. Gives me something to look forward to. Great guide. Thanks.

[@jasonb8081]

I started using this setup with the field king sprayer. Absolutely love it. Yard is 8000 sq ft total and works perfect. So much easier than back pack sprayer. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@kalebtaylor2504]

Thank you for your continued content! I’m in Utah and can’t wait for our lawn season to kick off! Your videos always inspire me to teach others about what I have learned from you!

[@DarksouIjah]

Hey! I'm in NSL UT. What do you use as a pre-emergent? Liquid or granular? Also how often do you use it? Thanks!

[@kalebtaylor2504]

Sorry I just saw this. John Perry recommended me to use Isoxaben that you use in a sprayer. It works for a lot of the common weeds here in Utah! However I have not had much need for a pre-emergent for my lawn, I don't care for the extra chemical and I don't mind spending 5 mins in the morning before work pulling weeds by hand. Plus my lawn is shaded by 2 huge sycamore trees so weeds tend to struggle.

[@RUSSDsPhotography]

2022 is going to be my lawn's year to shine, hopefully. I just bought some of your Prodiamine granular fertilizer to try and end my battle with the tough weeds. I had my house built 18 years ago, in Pinellas County, and the lawn was perfect until I hired a cheap yard mowing co. and I think they brought the weeds from other lawns to my house. And then there were 2 years we had freezes and my yard has been toast ever since. I am going to take pictures and, hopefully, document the transformation.

[@tima9531]

A little early for us but I'm ready!! Keep the new content coming.

[@timtheenchanter5036]

I enjoyed this one. No sales pitch. Good info.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Another well explained video, thanks. John

[@TheLawnCareNut]

👍👍👍👍

[@gw163]

Thanks for the info Allyn. Looking to step up my lawn care this year so I ordered the sprayer and nozzle. Will be ordering some prodiamine shortly!

[@BermudaBrian]

Great info AL. Thx for info on proper measurements

[@Irrigationplus]

Buen video👍🏼

[@waynehayes8237]

Great tips as always.

[@FreedomRock44]

Allyn that Lawn is looking MEAN behind you. Nice & Crisp when you walk!!!!

[@Hawkkidjason]

I'm hyped about this year! Got the pre emergent down 1st week of january, i plan for my 2nd split app to be mid to late febuary. Then push the lawn with the 18-0-1 greenepunch!! Thrower down! Hope for the best.

[@AndrewDobek04]

Great refresher video AL! Gonna be a while yet before I apply some Prodiamine, got a little heavy handed with the tenacity last night here in Chicago 🤣

[@mattherrin]

This is a great guide Allyn! One thing that you may want to add to one of your sprayer videos, is some quick sprayer maintenance. I found out after a season's worth of use, that the wand will get clogged up (even after rinsing properly) and it affects your output and the consistency of the spray pattern. There is a little filter (like a sprinkler head filter) in a lot of these sprayer wands that needs to be rinsed out... did wonders for my next app after it was cleared. I suppose you could also go "John Perry" and just take the filter out for maximum overdrive, but I haven't tested those waters... :)

[@BadAssDude69]

The prodiamine label also recommends using a detergent to clean the sprayer after spraying prodiamine. Silver Cymbal has a video whereas he recommends a $10 container of sprayer detergent that can be bought on Amazon.

[@slcbodyshop]

Very informative. Now some cool weather grasses

[@AlexB-bb5mm]

Great video. You make it easy to understand and follow. By the way, I just ordered some prodiamine WDG, and I look forward to trying it out next year. Thank you for offering the smaller bottles for us.

[@TheLawnLover]

Great video as always!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thanks!

[@connormichalek13]

I will definitely use this this year

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Nice bro!

[@briancoish1695]

Another nice one.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thanks!

[@bryanknight4]

Love the videos!!!! But I tripped out on the two different shoes though....🤣

[@jerrenortonjr.7405]

Thanks again, videos always helpful

[@jeffluethge]

The one Nike and one NB make me laugh!!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

good catch! 🤘

[@Lawnstradamus]

Just came to post the same thing. Epic! 😂

[@lawnwarrior]

Great video, love the shoes lol

[@jqcj5]

1:10 what's with the two different shoes?

[@joelcipriano9100]

The warm NC weather brought out all kinds of crap in my lawn before I laid pre-emergent. The cold snow killed it all last week. I guess I got a second chance on the app. Thanks LCN. This year is gonna be great!

[@jrhoeft]

Joel - we're about to be in the mid-60s, low 40s next week a little north of you here in Hampton Roads. I think the soil temps will average out to about 55F. This is my first time using pre-emergent. We had an absolutely awful weed year last year in our new house (moved here after 20 years in Chesapeake). So, in the fall, we aerated, put down a boatload of compost, and managed to get some decent grass growing. We have no significant weeds yet and I don't want to lose all the hard work we did last year. So, what do you think? Is this the time to hit it with pre-emergent or should we wait to see what March brings? I know we're likely to have another week or two of near freezing overnight, but does it matter that much? These LCN videos are terrific. What a great resource.

[@wrn319]

Excellent! I followed the video one step at a time and felt confident in what I was doing. My only hiccup was that I only covered about half thae eReader I expected to so I didn't make the second pass. Practice makes perfect!

[@TShep704]

Dang it. I just sprayed my lawn and used way more than that and walked very slow and covered everything… am I screwed?

[@christopherlee5164]

Love the content, but those Nike/New Balance lawn shoes...hahahaha love it!

[@646Silver]

Great video. Do you happen to know the conversion to teaspoons for the 10.4 grams. Thanks.

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

Articulated Master 🙏🙏👍👍

[@webeducation]

I like to call these "dry clouds", as im still waiting on this rain we're supposed to have, lol

[@mtrotts5578]

Man i like ur shirts!!!!

[@mtrotts5578]

I always say that lol

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thank you. I wear them for work and church, quite versatile. 😁

[@edrumsas5420]

Great info

[@brianinnes597]

Huge Poa Annua problem in my lawn. My plan for fall '24 is: Level, aerate, over seed and Tenacity in late August/early Sept. and then Prodiamine as pre-emergent for the Poa, late Sept/early Oct. Thoughts on this? I did a preemergent of Prodiamine this Spring for Crabgrass, but I would still be under the annual limit. My concerns are with the newly growing grass which will be 5 ish weeks established at this point, and with the combination of Tenacity followed by Prodiamine. Thanks!

[@tampadad]

I’ve been waiting to get the field king once the battery issue was worked out. When you contacted them was there any resolution. I want to hear from you before I make the hundred dollar investment. That is a lot for me vs the $10 pump sprayer but I would do it if there has been a response from field king. Thanks for following up.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I have heard very little negative about the batteries in the last few months - seems to be fine to me.

[@mteske1]

I dropped my pro last year after he did my winterizer in a hard frost and left wheel marks all over. back to doing everything myself again this year. I’ve found the hand pump I have is very inconsistent so def getting a battery sprayer this year.

[@manaskrishnapatibandla3003]

Great video! Can you put preemergent in rock beds too?

[@joshraines]

Isn't a bit cold for the Tampa area to put this down? I have the granular ready to go...was waiting for March though. Should I throw down now?

[@JL-qo7cs]

Does the biostimulant take the place of water that you mix the Prodiamine into or is that in addition to the Prodiamine/water mix?

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

Great video as always allyn. Thanks for visiting me from time to time on my channel. How do I get a sticker to you?

[@TheDylan6908]

Allyn, if you perform a SPLIT application would you use half that amount for each of the two apps (2.6 grams) ?

[@blitzkreegy4623]

Great information. How long will this application be viable until it needs to be done again? Thanks!

[@TheWalkerjrc]

Going to do my winter app this when the temperature comes up some. In English 5.2 grams equal 1.04 teaspoons. I don't think many of us have scales that measure that little.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

It's important to buy a scale - they are cheap and you can use it for other chems. It's nearly impossible to measure the .04 of a teaspoon so you'll be off in your active.

[@zeroibis]

There are scales that will measure in 0.01g increments, due to the nature of this you will often want to get one with calibration weights to make sure it is accurate.

[@wayne1362]

Got a cheap one off Ebay

[@TheWalkerjrc]

I bought a scale at Walmart went big also picked up a measuring cup that measures in every possible measure. Go big or go home as they say.

[@chartram]

In case anyone sees this comment, DO NOT buy the nozzle mentioned in this video from Amazon- They are charging 5x more than the link provided! Thank you sir for the link!

[@Iamsam526]

Is there a 4 gallon backpack sprayer setup you can recommend? I have 2 acres I need to cover.

[@jeffersononetwo]

Excellent! I have the same sprayer & WDG ... also, for those who are watching on 70 inch big screen, check out the mixed kicks! One Nike and one New Balance - hahah - that's funny!

[@enfuegosevensevenfour6220]

Love the videos...Pendimethalin Vs Prodiamine. Are the benefits to one over the other?

[@henrypoth369]

Can you mix products like Speed zone with this to get the weeds that might be growing already? And is prodiamine good for nutsedge as well as crabgrass? Thanks Loved the videos

[@Dnice1967_]

I live in Yulee Florida (just north of Jacksonville) and was wondering when the best time to do this is. Its early January right now.

[@billypalbalkar3305]

So the 1,000sq ft x 1 gallon is the common standard for all liquid applications or does it change (ex. Liquid Fertilizer)?

[@enzoianniello7575]

Hello, what temperature do you recommend to apply the Prodiamine 65 WDG

[@andyosteen1789]

Any chance you come out with some LCN shoes this year? 🤣 That would be epic!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

haha, not on the roadmap this season anyway. 😁

[@sandywilson8169]

If using a 2 gal pump sprayer, similar to the Field King, would you use the same Tee-Jet tip ?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

yes I would, as long as it has a minimum of 30 PSI

[@dennisbecher4557]

Do you like the field king battery powered sprayer? It looks the same as the Smith or Scotts battery powered sprayers,,, Love your content for our St. Augustine lawns!!!

[@SidneyJackson]

Should this tip also be used with the 4 gal backpack sprayer?

[@AroundHouse]

Allyn, on bermuda the max yearly rate is 25 mr I believe. Is it OK to do 2 split applications (fall and spring) of 10 mg/1000sqf?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yes you for sure can do that. I prefer the split app spring (2 half apps in spring) strategy but the single app at the higher rate is perfectly acceptable.

[@josholsen9603]

How much water is recommended to water in afterwards? Great video BTW

[@mattcunigan7156]

Do we need to water in?

[@kack7130]

I am your subscriber, I am in jacksonville, all my grass are bad. I look up to you so much. I hope to get your advise or show me how it is done more please. Crab grass every where, may be I am too impatient st augustine so nice, I went there to today

[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

Link to Humic Acid product you use please?

[@RJLM330]

What brand scale are you using.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

anything off Amazon that measures in grams to the tenth will work. Most kitchen scales fit the bill.

[@tim66214]

Can you apply t-zone with any of the bio stimulants

[@wlsonoma]

Where is the link to the white tip?

[@K4Lku]

What brand pants do you wear?

[@joshuajackson8112]

How long after applying the prodaimine can you mow the yard? Want to wait a certain amount of days or does it matter?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

if you are mulching your clippings then you can mow whenever you like. Personally, I prefer to water the product in first, then mow the next day.

[@fescuefreddy6529]

Are there Pre-emergents or even post emergents that target Warm season grasses in coll season lawns or Visa Versa?

[@arthendrickson4860]

Why is it okay to walk on the lawn that was just sprayed? Doesn’t that activity disrupt the liquid distribution? And track the liquid where you don’t want it (e.g., driveway, house)?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Very Very little disturbance happens and very little is tracked off on the driveway/sidewalk, not enough to cause any issue and I don't wear by spray shoes in the house, ever.

[@davet8602]

Nice shoes you got there haha.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thanks! both sides are equally comfortable 😁

[@snugglezzzlol]

Does prodiamine prevent sticker weeds?

[@JuanLulli]

2 questions: 1) I have 1/2 gallon jug of Dow Dithiopyr (2-,4-,6-,3.5- ) at 24% of jug content. I want to use this up before buying Podiamine. So, meantime do you think this is an adequate alternative for Podiamine for pre-emergent control on st augustine grass? 2) Do you know offhand if humic12 or any other of N EXT bio-stims work well together with Dow Dithiophy in the mix together? Thanks for letting me know...

[@JuanLulli]

just read Dow Dithiopyr label: does not include dollarweed in covered weeds, my bad, now what do I do...

[@Ryush806]

Dithiopyr is just fine for St Aug preemergent. Really depends on if you have a specific weed you have trouble with. I get lots of lespedeza and the prodiamine label doesn’t list that as a weed it controls. I’ll be using dithiopyr on my St Aug since it DOES list lespedeza. You can mix any of the biostims together with it just fine. If you’re concerned, get a small jar of your dithiopyr mix and add a bit of the other product. As long as it doesn’t precipitate out chunks or set up you’re good to go.

[@JuanLulli]

@@Ryush806 thanks Ryan. Ok, will use the product. Does not list dollarweed, which I have in my st aug grass, do you know if dithiopyr is effective even though not lists dollarweed, and if so how effective against this weed vs podiamine?

[@Ryush806]

@@JuanLulli premergents generally aren’t effective against dollarweed because it’s perennial. It doesn’t sprout from seed so there’s nothing for the preemergent to kill. It usually thrives in damp areas so maybe reduce watering or fix drainage issues. Otherwise you just have to kill it with post emergents or pull it.

[@JuanLulli]

@@Ryush806 thanks for the clarity on dollarweeds…never knew that even though i’ve attempted researching this topic. Ok Ryan, I’ve got a final topic question: I’ve got Dithiopyr and a Scott’s Atrazine granular product. I heard atrazine is as effective as pre- and post-emergent. And I’ve got dollarweeds. So do you think then that my first weed app of the year and my go-to weed chem should be the atrazine?

[@sj7601]

Is there an advantage of spraying with the tee jet nozzle facing upwards rather than downwards?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

The way I aim it keeps you from getting the bottom of your pantlegs sprayed. It's difficult to visualize but once you start messing with it you'll see what I mean.

[@jaymetheaccountant]

@@TheLawnCareNut I sprayed my legs until Jeremy of The Greener Lawn set me straight 😆

[@DanTheLawnMan]

Prodiamine coming up soon in my video! Get ahead of the game put down now or soon! Warm season folks 🤙🏽👊🏼

[@melissakolarich6892]

Would that specific TeeJet tip work on any 2 gallon pump sprayer? Or is it only compatible with the field king sprayer?

[@BgHatcher]

Just bought some Herbicides Prodiamine 65 WDG off LCN. I have a Chapin sprayer. Will the tip you recommended with a Chapin strayer?

[@smpryder]

Is the tee jet universal?

[@dric30]

Wait! Are you talkn split app rates ?? Or normal rates?

[@preformancemustang]

So if I have 3 acres to spray with a 100 gallon tank sprayer. How much prodiame should I mix in the tank? If an acre is 44000 square feet.

[@S0flosilver]

How do you feel about ryobi electric Spryer? Really love it for price and quality

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Ryobi makes very good tools all around, can't go wrong.

[@karinschaffer3289]

When should pre emergent be put on for Ohio?

[@luigimartinez1748]

I have stickers that come up around June or July what's pre emergent is best for me??

[@billy2bob63]

Prodiamine works great! I have used Lesco PreM on mine Bermuda for years and like Prodiamine better. You have to be patient with stickers those stickers are seeds and can live dormant in the ground for 7 years. Took me about 3 to 4 years to get them under control.

[@luigimartinez1748]

@@billy2bob63 yeah I had it under control and got really bad migraines headache for almost 2 years and they got outta control in those 2 years I feel somewhat better were I need to get them under control again

[@lawn2learn]

If you threw down some fresh ST Augustine Palmetto sod what’s the first application you’d make? RGS?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

RGS and Greene Pop together is what I would use. If you only have the bio-stims, then yes for sure on the RGS. 3oz/1000 now and again in 10 days

[@SidneyJackson]

Great video. We're we supposed to notice the Nike/New Balance shoe combo at all? If so, I'll take a bio stim pack please! 😆

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Good eye!! I'm testing to see which I like better. 😁

[@jasonburns6411]

I found after my winter application my Prodiamine clumped up and failed to dissolve. Think I’ll need to pre mix it in warm water or use a drill agitator bit next time.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

sounds like some moisture got into it somehow. For sure pre-mixing will solve it.

[@shaunharrison9618]

I have been doing the granular pre emergent but I have a lot of existing weeds. When can I start killing weeds in SW Florida on my st augustine?

[@brianweaver4]

Looks like the Field King Sprayer is currently unavailable with no indication if it's coming back. What are your thoughts on the Scotts 190567 Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Pump Zero Technology Sprayer, 2-Gallon? I can't tell if it will take the TeeJet White Flood Tip.

[@jamesfinnegan3154]

Hey Allyn, I just put down my pre-emergent up here in New York, soil temperature was about 49 degrees. It is raining some today and more rain tomorrow. Is that too much rain for the pre-emergent?

[@mikrch3935]

Allyn; Love your videos. I live in southern Calif and have Marathon lawn (I guess considered tall fescue) I have lots of poa annua. I ordered your prodiamine but have yet to spray. Temp is rising to 85+ now and will soon get 90+ degrees. I've heard that poa annua is a cool weather weed ? and will die when the heat arrives ?? Should I spray prodiamine now or wait until next year ? Also, I have a couple of dogs. When I do spray, and water in, how long before I can let the dogs roam. Thanks in advance

[@scootah9]

Hi Al, any reason why you prefer the white flood jet tip over the blue? Thanks. Just purchased the white.. can never have enough tips in the arsenal.😃

[@jlema2392]

I missed the 70 degree window to apply my 2nd app of Prodiamine. Is it still worth doing now? StAugustine grass and I'm in Ft Myers, FL.

[@davidgonzales-ec8bo]

I have scotts providta kbg. Its thin with a lot of bald spots. I'm riding the nitrogen train of terror (fall nitrogen blitz). Will prodiamine prevent kbg from spreading? Ty

[@joelauseng8991]

So 20 psi is the target pressure we want to work for this method ?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Higher if possible. 20 is the minimum. I prefer 40-50 which is the max for these tips.

[@joelauseng8991]

@@TheLawnCareNut ah right on. I'm using the T jet with the 18-volt Ryobi backpack sprayer. Wonder if these methods would apply

[@josesanchez6844]

Will it kill my lawn if I had already fertilized it. I purchased everything to apply it but, before I do I want to make sure that it is safe for me to add even though it has just been fertilized.