Spectracide Weed Stop For Lawns Review + How To Apply

In this video, I review Spectracide Weed Stop For Lawns. I talk about the Spectracide Weed Stop For Lawns Plus Crabgrass Preventer and the Spectracide Weed Stop For Lawns Plus Crabgrass Killer. These two products are used to control weeds in the lawn. I use one as a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weeds and the other as a post-emergent herbicide to kill weeds. You must apply them to your lawn correctly to see good results. I'll give you tips on how to do that while still following the label instructions.
You need to watch this video if you want to get rid of the weeds in your lawn. Also, check out the links below for other videos about these products and my weed control success as part of my lawn care plan.
Weed Identification & How To Prevent/Kill Weeds in Lawn:
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How To Prevent Weeds in Lawn with Pre-Emergent:
• How To Prevent Weeds i...
PRE-EMERGENT weed control | bermuda grass RESULTS:
• PRE-EMERGENT weed cont...
Lawn Fall Pre-Emergent to Prevent Weeds:
• Lawn Fall Pre-Emergent...
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[@BudgetLawns]

Hope everyone's having a great weekend so far. As we chat about weeds, start thinking about some other lawn tips you're on the lookout for. Leave a comment for me to let me know, so I can bring them to you. I want Budget Lawns to be your go-to place for all your answers. When I was getting started in lawn care, it drove me nuts to always have to go on a wild goose chase for answers to simple questions. That ends here on Budget Lawns.

[@coolwalia]

Budget Lawns as on the label they are saying for best results spray when temp is 45 and in your video you are saying apply when it’s really hot ? Please advice

[@BudgetLawns]

Depends on your grass type. I have a warm season grass and can spray when hotter. If you have a cool season grass it likely needs to follow the label. It may take more than one application. I did 2.

[@coolwalia]

Budget Lawns I’m newbie in this lawn care and I don’t know the type of my lawn is it .if I show you my grass pic can you please tell me which type of grass it is ?

[@sumerbc7409]

I have St Augustine grass... the orange cap weed stop liquid says no for St. Augustine grass.... the yellow cap weed stop says no to bitter blue variety of St. Augustine grass.. I'm having a hard time figuring out ID exactly what I got, it's warm season southern St Augustine with some grass other mixed in.. label also says not to apply when air temps are 85 degrees and above or risk damage to the grass turf..... so for July-Sept in E. Tx it's a no-go anyway even if it was for my grass.... according to the instructions this is a spring and fall application product.... I follow the instructions.....

[@craigslist2111]

How long after applying this weed kilker can I seed my lawn? My lawn looks horrible and I need to get it under control this year. I also need to fertilize my yard. Any suggestions when to do this during all of this?

[@TheLawnTools]

Love it! I have definitely been guilty of not reading labels in the past. Wish you were around back then to tell me how I was supposed to use products like this. 👍🏼 great info!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man! Appreciate that! Hopefully this will help folks who were in that spot you and I were in years ago. Still lots to learn, but we're getting ahead of the curve I'd like to think! 👊

[@rikkiru2225]

Thanks for the advice and your super fast response. I’ll put this Weed & Feed on the shelf for now and get the Weed Stop to begin treatment. 👍

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Good luck. And you're welcome. Always happy to help! Appreciate ya!

[@nae1470]

After watching your video, I went out and purchased this product. It works. The dandelions are dying daily. I would definitely recommend this product. Thanks for the video. New sub here.

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on! Thank you for the sub and feedback! Glad you're seeing good results. I love this stuff. For the price it's tough to beat. Thanks again!

[@beckya.9594]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm having to take care of my yard for the first time and am clueless with how to conquer these weeds. The stuff that caused cancer in some people did not work for me. So, here goes with your tips, hopefully things will turn around for the better.

[@BudgetLawns]

You're very welcome. Happy I could help. I've been in your shoes before. Don't sweat it. I've got lots more basic tips coming soon. Hope you'll join us for more! Thanks so much.

[@mdoc3259]

I tried the product several weeks ago and it really worked well. Safe, easy to apply, cheap, and works well!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate ya watching.

[@williamjohnson9727]

Great content and great advice as usual. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work brother.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you man. That means a lot. Glad to have you here and glad to be subbed to yours!

[@cortezneal]

I forces myself to sit here to listen to everything you, so glad I did thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@rvan7350]

Just used the spray today on my crabgrass. Hoping for good results here in WI. No rain in the forecast for 5 days and temps will be in the 70's. Thanks for the video!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Hope it works out for ya. Good news is, with the cold weather coming, it'll die off soon! Thanks again.

[@friendlyfixers9529]

Thanks for the helpful tips! I know which products I'll be using now!

[@BudgetLawns]

Fantastic. Thank you for the feedback.

[@ramjos21]

Great video , very informative. I have use this product before and I got good results. I’m going to use it next year as pre emerged. Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Glad you found it helpful. Definitely a great product. Can't beat it for the price. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@losangelesrams8141]

Good video man. As a semi-hobbyist out here in Phoenix, AZ I have to agree that the Spectracide provides the most bang for the buck. There are some weeds here that I need a specialized product to take care of the problem but I would say that Spectracide wipes out 97% of my issues.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that! Definitely a solid product without having to break the bank. Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@l4ckych3rms18]

I love the budget aspect, and great content. Love the southern vibe👍

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that very much! Thank you for watching!

[@fayahjudah2451]

Just went and got me 2 gallons of it today...This is a thorough video...I'm really glad I subscribed to your channel....Loads of great info!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Sweet! Thank you for subbing. Good luck with the weed killing. Appreciate your support!

[@fayahjudah2451]

@@BudgetLawns thank you.

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Happy to help.

[@illusionist1430]

Great information. I have Bermuda. My method is hitting the yard once my daily low temps are around 50 degrees with a per-emergent (granular). That creates a good barrier when watered in. Once my yard is about 70-80% out of dormancy, I mow the lawn on day one, the next day (day two) I hit with the Spectracide through a hose-end sprayer and lastly, the third day I spot spray POA with Image. I literally don't get weeds.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Solid solid plan there. Feels good when you figure out what works and stick to it. No weeds feels even better. Nice job. Appreciate ya watching and your feedback!

[@moelynch]

I have Bermuda as well and think I will try this plan out as well. In all of this, when is the right time to put down the fertilizer?

[@donslawns1]

Loads of good info!! 🤙🏼

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks dude. Appreciate ya watching!

[@mark.23]

Hey there, my lawn has so many weeds that i forgot which type of grass i have... This video helped me realize i bought the wrong type of weed killer.. i am on my way to change the bag. Thanks for the video

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Glad it helped. Appreciate you watching!

[@UrMomGoes2College]

Can anyone tell me if the spectracide weed stop granulated version would kill short sago palms if I treated a bed they are in? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@DaddingAllDay]

Fantastic thumbnail! As I said before, I love these products as well! They're cheap and effective.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man! I'm pretty proud of that one. I hope it works as intended. And you got that right. Thanks for watching as always!

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

First I'm here because DADing all day mentioned you, just subscribed. Second I use the post emergent twice and I didn't got good results. I have heard many youtubers praising it so the product does work. I believe I did a correct application but will look at my journal to see if I can spot any issue.

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Dadding all Day is a great channel. He puts out some fantastic stuff. Sorry you didn't have good results with the product. A journal is a great way to keep up. I appreciate ya watching and your comments. Thanks for coming over to check things out and subscribing.

[@albertoadalis5338]

I need to use the granules first? Or can I use the spray to pre and post emergent?

[@jwest150]

Thanks, I so needed this!

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Glad it could help. Appreciate ya!

[@banging2]

Nice video, keep them coming brother.

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya man! You got it!

[@santiagorios2142]

Awesome video and thanks. Question I have is I’m 21 days into my newly laid elite fescue sod. Before the sod I had bad weeds and crabgrass throughout. My contractor did a good job spraying until the crabgrass and weeds were dead. He tilled the dirt afterwards and prepped for sod install. Given the heavy watering during the first few weeks after installing the sod, the crabgrass weeds started to come through the sod. I’m freaking out because we’re towards the end of summer and I’m nervous that any pre or post emergent may damage the sod since it has only been less than a month since the install. I also don’t want the weeds to overtake my new sod. Any recommendations on how I should approach the situation would be greatly appreciated.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. My approach is a lot different than others. I have a lot of videos about it in this new construction playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLI5KxvSvsO34HnqWtnRQhX4d-nnXHc-6G I'm on my second new sod lawn and have had success on both. Hope the videos help. Appreciate you watching.

[@chrispkreme7708]

Thanks for the good info, just picked up a bag of the granules for my front yard. We will see what happens. Temps here are 95-98 I lightly watered yesterday morning and put the granules down. Going to be rain free next couple of days! 🤞

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Appreciate ya watching. Good luck 👍.

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Help! I do not know what type of grass is in 100 x 50 area as it mat be sprayed on grass with several layers of weeds in South Houston, Texas on top previous rice field. I don't even know where to start. Lots of sand just under small blade grass with weeds.

[@yogimaster1]

I inherited a fairly nice lawn with the house I recently bought in Missouri in the winter, but it definitely has a weed problem. I'm planning to use one or both of these Spectracide products in early May and probably a second application a few weeks later. My question is, should I use the "preventer" (pre-emergent) first and then the "killer" (post emergent) a few weeks later or should I use the "killer" first and then the "preventer" a few weeks later? Or would you recommend a couple of applications of the "killer" first in May and then do an application of the "preventer" some time in the summer?

[@BudgetLawns]

Good questions. It gets a little confusing because the pre-emergent granular is also a post emergent. It has the ingredients for both. However, I don't apply it the way it's supposed to be for post emergent results. I only use it for the pre-emergent side. I would use the post emergent. Then, if needed, make a second application 2 weeks later. I'd give it another couple weeks after that to let the lawn recover a bit before applying the pre-emergent. You could even wait until fall to apply it. All 3 applications in such a short period is really a lot for the lawn. Hope this helps and answers your questions. Appreciate ya!

[@harv9328]

Thanks for the video. I've got an acre and a half in the country that I mow in Southern Ohio (aka rain forest), surrounded by woods and crop fields. I missed my pre-emergent. I used this as the bottle said and it only discolored my grass. Didn't touch the crabgrass. I'll step it up this time and follow your suggestions. I use a 30gal tank sprayer. If I use a surfactant do you think it would work in about 16 hours before a rain? They are giving rain on and off for another week or so.

[@BudgetLawns]

That should be enough time to dry. If the crabgrass is mature, it is very hard to kill it with this stuff. You have to catch it early as it’s coming up. Thanks for watching.

[@tonydejesus6176]

I put down new bermuda sod, and had yellow nutsedge grow in like crazy. I used the hose end spray just how you recommended and it completely killed the nutsedge perfectly. However is turned the area I sprayed a bit brown...does that eventually go away??

[@BudgetLawns]

It can turn bermuda brown and will usually go away. I don't like to spray new sod in the first year, especially if it's not rooted really well. You should be fine but just keep an eye on it if it's brand new. Regardless, it'll be ok in the long run. Thanks for watching.

[@Bennovember1]

Awesome video!! Keep em coming!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate ya!

[@Aerialphotovito]

Hey there new sub here thanks to striperman , Ive used this in the past its a pretty good product. I use the 1 gallon ready to spray for post to do some spot spraying with never hurts the lawn at all , but not very effective on clover . Thanks for the great content.

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome! Thank you for subbing. Keith is the man! This community is blessed to have him. Appreciate the feedback and compliment. Glad to have ya here!

[@Aerialphotovito]

Budget Lawns yeah keep the videos coming always love to learn something new

[@BudgetLawns]

@@Aerialphotovito You got it!

[@LawnAmateur]

Great break down bro I love spectracide products. Good product for the price.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man! You're right there! Hard to beat 'em!

[@lyssawozniak7995]

Hi, thanks for this thorough video! I just broadcast sprayed my yard with the Weed Stop for Lawns + Crabgrass Killer. Mowed about a week ago, sprayed on my hot, dry lawn. My question to you is how often should I be doing this post-emergent? Is it once a season? Every month until the weeds die? The bottle doesn't have clear instructions, only that you shouldn't exceed .57 lbs per year, which isn't helpful, HA! Thanks in advance!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Good question. My rule of thumb is only 2 broadcast treatments a season. The second one 2 weeks after the first if there are still a lot of weeds on the lawn. After that, you can just spot spray the bad areas if there are any left. In my experience, I've never needed to do more than 2, because I've always had such good results with this. I hope this helps ya a little more. Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate ya!

[@paulluebcke5096]

I am dealing with a pretty significant chickweed infestation. I did an over-seed and starter fertilizer at the end of March as I am really trying to build my lawn up as I deal with plenty of weeds and thinning. If I put down the weed killer, how long should I wait before doing this so as not to kill the developing grass? Similarly, I had planned on putting down fertilizer around Memorial day. If I put the weed killer down, should I wait to fertilize? I am up in Indiana, and have been putting down Midwest Best ryegrass blend.

[@BudgetLawns]

Great question. I would wait at least a few months or until you've mowed it several times and are mowing regularly. Definitely don't want to stress out the new grass coming in. As far as fertilizing and weed killing...I did my spraying the same day I put out Milo. But Milo is organic and doesn't have to be watered in. So if you're not going organic with the fert, you probably don't want to do both on the same day, cause you'll have to water the synthetic in. You don't want to get the weed killer wet. If you want to do the weeds first, just wait until you've let the killer work for a 8-10 days before you fert.

[@nedg3740]

Great vid bro. Been following for a bit now. Keep reminding everyone to subscribe n hit the bell.

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate you! Thanks for the feedback and reminder! I do need to get more consistent with that.

[@arendvanunen8773]

Hi question I have gravel in al around and I have weeds growing through the gravel can I use this product on the gravel area to kill the weeds

[@BudgetLawns]

Sure can. As long as they’re weeds and not a grass that the product won’t kill. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@constructionanddirt4220]

Good info and video. Thanks for sharing

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Lots more coming this season. Hope you'll join us for more.

[@rikkiru2225]

I just bought the Spectracide Weed & Feed spray. Now, I’m guessing, that I should have bought the Weed Stop instead? Would I be right in holding the Weed & Feed and go buy the Stop first? Thanks. Gonna try to my lawn nice and green this year.

[@BudgetLawns]

I'm not a fan of weed and feed products. I prefer to separate the two tasks into 2 different products. It's really a personal preference. You can always give what you got a shot and mix it up from there if you're not happy. Good luck in the lawn this season. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jasonmcnamara7127]

Hey again! So another question. How does this product do with newer sod? I know from a previous video I watched of yours you said don’t apply weed killer until about the 9th week of it growing, which I will wait until. I do see a lot of crap grass trying to come in and I have been trying to keep up with pulling them by hand but it’s growing faster and faster. I think overall the lawn looks great for it being band new(7weeks) but it seems like the weeds are wanting to try and come more and more. Will this product be good doing the hose and spray at my 9th week or should I just do spot treatment at 9th week?

[@BudgetLawns]

My preference is to not apply anything in the first year, although you can as mentioned. I wouldn't do it any sooner than what I lined out in that other video. Weeds, unfortunately, are just part of it. What people online don't tell you is how they went through all that too. All you see is the manicured turf they've worked years to get. Don't sweat it and enjoy the ride. Hope this helps. Thanks as always!

[@luismontanez5097]

So post emergent your saying mow wait a couple day apply the product. And what about watering the grass? I'm in az we're already hitting in the 90s 100s degrees whats your best suggestion to get rid of these weeds in my lawn.

[@BudgetLawns]

I hope the video will help answer your questions. I don't have anymore to add to what I go over in the vid. I address every question you've just asked me. Thanks for watching. You'll find the answers there.

[@ranushaun]

Hi, thank you for your knowledge but I would like to ask how many times in a year you put down pre emergent in your Bermuda lawn or st .Augustine lawn? Regards

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that. I put 3 applications a year on my bermuda. Sept, Jan, and March. Here's a vid I did that gives more details on my schedule, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGTfWSvrq56ptk. Thanks for the question and watching.

[@niknicolec9847]

I’ve learned so much from your videos! And yes I subscribed for sure!!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. So great to hear. Thank you very much!

[@coachtim6188]

Great info. I worked in lawn care for 20 years. Chemicals and treatments have come a long way. Years ago there were very few options for homeowners, had to be licensed to get the most effective chemicals. I remember when Drive (Quinclorac) came out, it was the best thing since sliced bread. The 1st time there was an effective post emergent crabgrass killer that wouldn't kill fescue.

[@BudgetLawns]

That’s interesting. Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@bryangarner9210]

Spray and pray is my strategy but I like to see how the pros do it too! Lol - good vid bud. Keep em coming!

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha! You're not the only one in that camp. Thanks for watching buddy! Appreciate it!

[@ttaylor70ify]

😂😂😂😭excatly

[@amandawebber2538]

I live in Oregon, just outside of Portland so I’m not completely sure what kind of grass i have. Cool temp and a mix. I bought this product and as of now the lawn has a lot of clover and these large flat round weeds. I don’t think they are dandelion..... Anyways, we bought the house in 2019 and I’ve been totally overwhelmed with how to deal with the grass. I don’t know what to do and what to use and when. Do I kill the weeds then seed? Or seed and let the new grass choke out the weeds? The clover is creeping.

[@BudgetLawns]

This product worked great on the clover for me. I go through timing of application in this video. As far as seeding goes. I'd prolly go ahead and kill weeds before seeding. You want to open things up to more sun and air to allow for more seeding success. I hope this helps a little. Don't stress it. Just enjoy the process. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@blandon9867]

Great video! Good information! One question though, weeds were out of control last year, and my lawn is very uneven. If I use a pre-emergent, will it prevent new seed from growing when I top dress seed and level my lawn?

[@BudgetLawns]

A pre-emergent should NOT be used when seeding. It will prevent the seeds from germinating. Great question. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Hope this helps.

[@nursetracib]

I had sod laid in Arkansas in October 2020. We watered before it went dormant. Now we have tons of weeds. Is it OK to use this being my sod is only 5 months old?

[@BudgetLawns]

Good question. I'm in northwest Arkansas. Always great to see a fellow Arkansan on here. That's a tough call. Depends on who you ask. I play it a little more conservative on how early I use herbicides. I'm more concerned about the sod establishing and getting strong for the long haul as opposed to some unsightly weeds. Since you got it down in Oct., it didn't have much time to come in and establish before the dormant winter. So you're kinda starting from new now. It would really just depend on how well rooted it is. See if you can pull it up easily or not. If it were me, I'd just do my best to ignore the weeds and wait until the second half of the season (or even next year) before I sprayed any weed killers on such new sod. Good news is, the weeds you see now are cool season weeds and will be gone when it gets hot out. With that said, other folks would say to blast them now if you want. It's really what you feel comfortable with. Hope this help. Sorry it's not a definitive answer. Thanks for watching.

[@angelaprater2679]

John here just got some call the 1 800 number and asked about how much in a 1gal. Sprayer they asked what type of grass did I have which ken. Blue grass and fecue 31 about a min later she get back phone said 6.4 oz. per gal of water. Having high hopes that why I look you up to see just what and how your using it. Super thanks got lots of rain now but just waiting like you said wait it out for best results. May your green grass be green.

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thanks for watching. Good luck! Green grass to you as well!

[@josephballance2319]

Great video as always. I plan on getting my sod lawn in better shape this season. When is the best time to use a weed kill, a firtilizer and over seeding with a hybrid Bermuda seed? It's January in south Texas. I don't know which order they go in and I'm looking for your expertise here. It's alot to ask any help greatly appreciated

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. You'll be much warmer before me in Spring. Here, I wouldn't weed kill or fertilize until sometime in May when It warms up into the 80s steadily. So whenever that would be for you and when your grass is about 75% greened up if it went dormant. I would not overseed bermuda at all. It will spread on its own for you. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

[@youngestatesllc]

Nice tips! I just bought a bag. However I just mowed and put down fertilizer a day before a big rain. Should I wait to put the spectracide down if so how long?

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya. Yeah, I'd wait until the lawn dries out and you don't have anymore rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Then wait to mow again for a few days to let the product work. Hope this helps. Thanks!

[@randyb1232]

Thanks for the great job. So how careful do I have to be as far as overspray onto foliage.? Are there some things that are ok to spray or is this grass only?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. You wanna be as careful as possible. Too much overspray could kill plants that you don’t want to kill. You wanna keep it on the grass only. It is designed to not harm the grass and only target other plants. I use a cardboard box as a shield when I spray around my beds. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and the question. Appreciate ya.

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Its july I'm just seeing this post can I start now, its about lower to mid 90's here in the south?

[@BudgetLawns]

I'm in Arkansas and it's HOT. I like to do it when it's hot, but it has been a little too hot for me. I would wait until you get a day with highs in the 80s and try to do it in the evening as the temperature is dropping, so it won't be stressed out too bad overnight. It will discolor the turf pretty good if it's too hot out. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@craigswu]

what setting do i use on a Scotts basic spreader, it don't show in the bag

[@joshuab738]

Great video. I am a southern transplant with a new Bermuda lawn, so I am really like the videos. I was not able to put down a pre-emergent this spring, since they just sodded in Jan. However, I want to try to stop as much crab grass as I can for the summer (my lawn is already filled with POA). Being a little more south than you, do you think beginning of May would be a good time to catch baby crab-grass with the spray weed-stop?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Welcome to the south. You'll love it here! You got the right idea. Catching it early is key...early May was my time frame the last two years. I would definitely do that. From experience, I can just be honest and tell you, crabgrass is a whole other animal...so stubborn. The post emergent will help, but my best advice is to just be a hawk on it and hand pick it as you see it coming up to control it. That's how I got rid of the majority of it by the bucket full. I didn't treat my lawn 3 years ago when I built the house with anything for the first season. It was a mess year two, but I just wanted to keep it all organic the first year to let it do its thing. Not saying to do that, just some motivation to know that if it gets outta control this year, it will be okay! We'll knock it out! Thanks for watching. Looking forward to going through the season with ya!

[@tonyw2770]

Going to give this a try this year. When you say you go heavier then the bag rate what rate are you putting down?

[@BudgetLawns]

I'd always recommend the bag rate for beginners, but if you've got experience, I just play around with the rate till I find what works best. I use 2 bags on 4K sqft. They're labeled for 3K ft a bag, so I'm a bit over, but it works great. I don't know what that officially equates to rate wise. I don't really measure anything. I just roll with it. Thanks for the question and watching.

[@albertoadalis5338]

Hi. I mow today. I have the spectecide in spray. I have many crabseed and other. Tell me the process to kill it.

[@dedraryqui5606]

hi there, Spectracide Weed Stop For Lawns cannot be shipped to Fort worth TX. no matter Walmart, Amazon, or lowes I choosed. would you recommand an alternative? many thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Bummer. Yes, I would recommend BioAdvanced All-in-One Lawn Weed & Crabgrass Killer as an alternative. Pretty much the same thing. I like the Spectracide because it has the nutsedge killer. But the season for that is over in my area. Hope this help. Thanks for watching and the question. Hope you'll join us here in other videos!

[@andreamurff4068]

We sprayed spectracide and crabgrass killer about 2 weeks ago on March 10th, can we still overseed in about a month? The bottle says 3-4 weeks I'm not sure how long the barrier will last? So the seed will grow

[@BudgetLawns]

Always follow what the bottle recommends. I can't give you any other advice than that. Thanks for watching.

[@Olivievie]

It’s already mid June in Seattle and we don’t have a single day over 70 in the next week, how long to reapply again if first time doesn’t work? :( my lawn is completely covered in weeds as I recently bought the house and it was neglected for a while during the sale, I really want to keep the weeds under control and build up the turf again.

[@BudgetLawns]

It's recommended to wait 2 weeks between applications. Good luck. You'll get there. Thanks for watching.

[@chelsiehaeg131]

For the post emergent how long does it take to dry? Is it safe to use if you have dogs that use the lawn once it's dry?

[@BudgetLawns]

Shouldn't take long to dry. Especially on a sunny, warm day. As soon as it's dry, I let my dog on the lawn. Always be sure to follow the label's recommendations though. Thanks for watching and the question. Hope this helps.

[@TheDylan6908]

Excellent presentation. Very useful.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you 🙏

[@TheMLJ24]

Im using a 21 gallon pull behind lawn sprayer and using weed stop + crabgrass killer. How many Oz of concentrate do I use per gallon of water??

[@BudgetLawns]

Follow the label. I go max rate what the label says. 👍👍

[@bjones8354]

Great video. Very helpful! TY I've got crabgrass all over my backyard. It's so aggresive.

[@BudgetLawns]

It's a booger to control for sure. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps.

[@Pedro2NR]

Newbie here. I killed grass/weeds late last year. I then seeded and grew grass in patches along with weeds. Almost 2 weeks ago, I applied the weed stop and it is working. Still some weeds but a huge improvement. Do you recommend to reseed? If so when? Or recommend something else?

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Good job. Depends on your grass type. Warm season turfs will fill in on their own where most cool season grasses won’t, with few exceptions.

[@chriszgabay1305]

Hey ya'll i live in southeast tx Houston ...i'm trying to get rid of DOLLAR WEEDS FRM HELL using Spectracide Weed n Feed 20-0-0 is this wrong #1 #2 this is mymothers house now the yard man has been spraying keeping the dollar weeds down but its not working is there something else i can do other than the Weed n Feed 20-0-0 ?

[@BudgetLawns]

Give the liquid post emergent I talk about in this video a shot. Thanks for watching. Good luck!

[@glambylayla4198]

Came across this video I bought the post emergent how often do I spray this?I did it a week ago but still many weeds

[@BudgetLawns]

Give it at least 2 weeks before reapplying. Follow the label for recommended max number of applications per year. Thanks for watching.

[@AntLive29]

Good information. It’s nice to know a $15 bag works just as well as $75 bag of a boutique brand

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍Indeed. Appreciate ya!

[@coreyfreeman4053]

New to lawn control so i just started near the house to see. Thanks for the presentation. Im officially getting older i care about my yard now 😂

[@BudgetLawns]

😂😂 Happens to the best of us. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@eddieespinosa8743]

Good job good info on an inexpensive way to control weed Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that!

[@eddieespinosa8743]

By the way, I used it and it worked just as you said. Wish I could send you pictures of my lawn that was covered with weeds but is now a home owners dream lawn

[@BudgetLawns]

That’s awesome. Great to hear. Nice job! 👊👊👍👍

[@michaelr.4258]

Good stuff man! Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Thank you. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@irinasharomova2267]

Thank you for important info. 👍🏻

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you!

[@tacticalretreat]

Thank you so much for this video. Informative and to the point. I’m trying to get my front yard under control. I got a bottle of post emergent and put it down a week ago and have great results so far. Probably going to need a second dose in another week but so far so good!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Glad you found it helpful. Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the great work. Appreciate you watching!

[@HarshTruth711]

I have a yard thts 75 percent weeds and 15 percent grass...I purchased Spectracide weed n feed to just spray my yard but someone just said in another vid that spectracide can kill your grass if its st Augustine😢...but I dont know if I have st aug. grass? Is it safe for me to try it still ?

[@BudgetLawns]

You need to know what gras type first. Spectracide makes a purple label bottle for st Augustine. See if this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGWvlJJtmZiNaLM

[@scottdarowski625]

What month do you do your fall preemergent? This is my first time doing it.

[@BudgetLawns]

I'll do it towards the end of Sept. Here's the vid I did last fall for it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDGYWite793r6M I'll be doing an updated vid for the fall coming soon. Thanks for watching!

[@SunnyBermuda]

☀️Grabbed several post-emergent bottles for $5 each at Lowe’s last week. Great price, product, and video! Patience is the key! ☀️

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on! That's the way to do it. You got that right. Good things come to those who wait!

[@JORAPM14]

I have a 15gal tow behind sprayer can I dilute the post treatment? If so what water to product ratio?

[@BudgetLawns]

I go max rate…6.5 oz per gallon of water. If you’re not comfortable with herbicides you may wanna cut that back a little. Read the label first. Thanks for watching.

[@shankarh6915]

Do we really need to mow before the post-emergent treatment if all other requirements (hot, no rain for 48 hrs) are met? So long as we have enough leaf area for the killer to act on? It is almost May now and the temps are inching up in to mid-eighties in NC. Any reason why I shouldn’t be treating now instead of mowing and waiting a bit more etc?

[@BudgetLawns]

If your temps are already that warm, I'd say you're good to go. Waiting is just dependent on location and current weather trends. We're only in the 60s and low 70s here in Arkansas, so it's too early for me. I prefer not to mow for at least 2-3 days before treating. The lawn won't look great for a bit, but I want as much leaf blade as possible. Hope this answers your questions. Appreciate ya!

[@shankarh6915]

@@BudgetLawns thank you for the prompt response again! Have a great day! 👍

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. You too.

[@larsenagee1128]

This is great info. I’m attempting to take care of my lawn instead of paying a big company to come out and do it... do you have a video on timing of aeration and fertilization/overseedig after weed killing?

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. You can absolutely do it yourself. I've got videos about most topics. I have bermuda, so to answer your questions, you need to keep in mind your grass type since different rules will apply. Thanks again. Here's a few for ya. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWamaKJ3d9FmjrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIqceHyfaa-MeMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqmydqqEnJ6Ao6M

[@NexxLevel.]

Hi I have new grass but a lot of weeds, I bought spectracide weed killer spray with water hose. I’m not sure how to use it.

[@BudgetLawns]

It's very easy to use, but you need to make sure it is suitable for your grass type and the weather conditions you're presently under. Also don't want to use it on brand new grass. It can put it under too much stress. Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@NexxLevel.]

@@BudgetLawns thanks

[@thatboynando3035]

Iknow you said look out for rain in the forecast but what about the sprinkler timing?? Do I not water for a few days?? Thanks for the video just not my first house and redone the back yard with new sod about a month ago 🎉

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s supposed to be good to go once it dries. I I just try to go at least 24 hours without water. So maybe just skip one cycle of watering to make that happen. Hope this helps. Congrats on the house and thanks for watching.

[@ryanguidry7072]

I need help lol. It’s spring in Louisiana and I want to use the weed stop plus crab grass killer. So I just lay this down and wait a few days then I want to add some greener grass enhancer and some other grass fertilizer. Will this method work or once the weed stop is used nothing will grow the rest of the summer?

[@BudgetLawns]

I’d be happy to help you, but it sounds like you need to dig a little deeper. It’s simple but not as simple as it sounds like you want it. Thanks for watching.

[@SC_RC1478]

Are you applying fertilizer/seeding well after you apply this as post emergent? Or would it be better to apply fertilizer/seeding well before this weed killer?

[@BudgetLawns]

Always follow the label instructions. I have Bermuda so I don’t seed.

[@mdc134]

What kind of shelves do you have in the background? I am interested in buying a similar type.

[@BudgetLawns]

They're from Sam's. They were like 65 bucks apiece. They're awesome. You can stack them or have two shorter units. I've got one stacked and the 2 behind me unstacked side by side. Highly recommend. This vid gives you a better look at 'em. Thanks for the question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWriYWmfcRjo80

[@teddover7522]

I am using a hose end sprayer I purchased. How much Spectracide per gallon on the hose end sprayer setting. Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Please follow the label instructions. It has really clear details on how much to use. Thanks for watching.

[@fatethegemini]

Our lawn has always been the worst weed nightmare imaginable since moving here. We have the preventer, but not the post application? Can I use what I have in the same way you would use the post weed stop by spectricide?

[@BudgetLawns]

The Spectracide preventer also has post-emergent qualities. I just don't think granular works as good at killing weeds, but I would definitely give it a shot. Just make sure to follow the bag instructions. Applying it as a post emergent is different than I do as a pre emergent. You want the grass and weeds to be a little wet either from dew or watering. Thanks for the question. Best of luck in the lawn to ya. Let me know if there's any other way I can help!

[@adamliny15]

When can I resume watering the lawn after application (granules)?

[@BudgetLawns]

I use the granular only for pre-emergent so I water right away. But if using for post-emergent, you need to follow the label. I'd wait a day or two if possible. Thanks for watching.

[@TurfTherapy]

Never really gave them a shot. Next year they will be in my crosshairs. Great price. Great value! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience brother. Great video!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome man! I don't think they'll disappoint ya if you end up going with one. Appreciate ya brother!

[@terrancegamble8487]

Budget Lawn Guy what is the best time to put down fertilizer after doing the weed application.

[@BudgetLawns]

Depends on when you do the weed app. I've done a weed app and fertilized on the same day with an organic that didn't have to be watered in. Best time for fertilizer though is when the bermuda is about 75% greened up. Hope this helps man. Thanks so much for watching and your question.

[@june-zq2mp]

Great information! Thankyou😊

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@RickMansur]

We are on a well here. I think it's about 150 to 200 ft deep. You may not be an expert on this but I'll ask you anyway. Is spectracide weed stop for lawns okay if you're on a well. I know the label says apply at least a hundred feet from the well. Any thoughts on that?

[@BudgetLawns]

Always follow the label. If it says you can use it but not within 100 ft, then I'd say your good to go for that area. Other than that, I don't know much in the way of well practices. Thanks for watching.

[@josephballance2319]

I came down with bad case of weeds on my lawn. If I use one of these 2 products how soon can I use milorganite? Thanks for your help.

[@BudgetLawns]

I used milo and the post-emergent on the same day! Appreciate ya watching.

[@BlossomandHive]

Hi thank you for the great info, im basically starting from scratch do i kill weeds first then try grass seeds? Or at same time? I’m in Orlando

[@BudgetLawns]

You'll want to kill the weeds first then wait a couple weeks or more to spread your seed. You want to make sure the area is relatively clear of the dead material. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@deisygonzalez6241]

HI can this be applied while we are having heavy rain ? North NJ here our weather has just started to heat up;

[@BudgetLawns]

You need dry weather for at least 24 hours. Thanks for watching.

[@2508jonathan]

After the first application of the killer Post emergent, Did you had to do another application? Or Do I just do one on spring time and maybe do the Pre emergent on Fall?

[@BudgetLawns]

I had to do a second 2 weeks after the first. Then pre emergent in the fall. Appreciate the question and ya watching.

[@2508jonathan]

@@BudgetLawns Thanks a lot for all that good info Sir! 👍🏼

[@BudgetLawns]

@@2508jonathan Any time. Always happy to help. Thank you for the support!

[@jeffrow3601]

Hi all. I applied the post emergent (ready to spray) about 2 and a half weeks ago, and i'm not seeing too much in the way of results (this crabgrass is a bi*ch). Any idea how long out i should wait before a second application?

[@BudgetLawns]

Crabgrass is by far the hardest to kill. Especially if it's mature. If you spray it when it's just popping up, it's way easier to kill off. You should wait 2 weeks between applications. Crabgrass usually takes more than one app. Even still that might not do the trick if it's well established. Best thing for crabgrass is a pre-emergent to prevent it. With the pre-em in the video, I have seen no crabgrass in my lawn this season. Stuff works. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffrow3601]

Budget Lawns thank you much!!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Thank you!

[@chillios2222]

Just used the stuff for lawns. I have used weed only and it's good

[@dr.harges7134]

Great and simple information. How often should I use preemergent during the year?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad you find it helpful. I replied to your other comment with my preemergent schedule. Thanks so much.

[@cocastro]

Good advice, thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you!

[@Realitytime2024]

How safe is the spray for pets? My dogs eat grass. Will it hurt them? It's now July in North Idaho, is it too late to spray?

[@BudgetLawns]

Once it's dry, it's safe for pets according to the label. I keep my dog off for at least 24 hours though. If your dogs eat grass, that might be a different story. IMO July is too hot to spray for weeds. It can stress the grass. But you can always follow the label and give it a shot. Thanks for watching.

[@danagreenhill149]

Do you like the post emergent you mix in your sprayer or the one that hooks to the hose?

[@BudgetLawns]

Depends on how much of an area I need to spray. If it's a small area or spot treatment, I'll mix in a sprayer. If it's a larger broadcast, the hose end is easier. Thanks for the question and watching.

[@danagreenhill149]

@@BudgetLawns thank you! Really enjoy the videos and they are extremely helpful!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you!