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[@Thelawncarenut]

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[@Striperman]

Happy Fathers Day

[@DaltonsFriendswood]

The dry soil example is also like a dried up sponge. When you run water over it lots run off compared to a damp sponge that just soaks water right up. This is the example they use in the skin care world. Moisturized skin soaks up additional products much easier. 💜

[@MRM5J]

I like the new video style feels more natural. I also went back and watched old videos I miss the old hand mic 😀

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks!

[@eezeepee]

Loving your video style changes you made the last few videos. Nice to change things up and keep it different and fresh.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro !! Means a lot coming from you ... OG!

[@SunGoddessFaith]

Hi there, I must say you do not have the amount of subscribers that you deserve to have. I honestly learn a lot from watching your videos, they are funny and educational. A few years ago I followed some of your instructions and got my lawn to being the best looking lawn on my street, ( not bragging ) but then my lawn mower stopped working and my husband got a friend to come and mow the lawn for us and I guess he put it on the lowest setting and seriously killed the grass! It has never looked the same since then, so I'm back.

[@Synthetech]

My hard lesson with disease was too much fert going into the HOT muggy season(Kansas) and no disease preventatives.. I had a nice lawn with a lot of melt off damage last year. Learned my lesson.. apply Prevent at the transition of spring to summer and DO NOT use powerful Fertilizers from that point on until Fall... seems to be working.

[@Synthetech]

@@Efemedio1 I'm near Kansas City. I think I was actually FEEDING the fungi/disease with the muggy season Fert app. Combined with too late of a disease treatment I lost a lot of good grass... by the time you really notice it killing off the grass, it's too late! This year I used Eagle 20EW in a spray app and Scott's DiseaseX in a spreader app... the two chem's Alan mentioned I believe. Right around the 1st of May for the 1st Spray App then a few weeks later for the 2nd spray app and the Scott's spread app. NO FERT past the First of May.. I may try using Milo next year since it's slow release compared to the Hi nitro stuff I was using. Yea that meltoff just made me cry.. I had to spend $$$ to get it raked out and reseeded last fall.. did not have time to do it myself!

[@llamacebu216]

If you want to remove ANY type of stain and even OIL from vehicles the best stuff is, "Prosoco". It's a commercial chemical that turns into a puddie. You pour on the spot, self levels. Let sit for couple days. Do not let it get wet. What it does is creates a very high heat and pulls all the moisture, dirt, etc.. from underneath the top layer of the concrete. This is the only stuff that'll work if you're not using a POWER washer, not a pressure washer. 👍 PS, I would probably definitely wear a exhaust mask or whatever they're called when fogging lol..

[@Thelawncarenut]

sounds like fun!! I will get my hands on some for sure!!!!

[@charlie_gus]

@@Thelawncarenut Prosoco also makes Siloxane PD (pre-diluted). It seals but is breathable and invisible (no sheen). Can brush/roll/spray and protects for years. I use it on my crab orchard sandstone patio/porch/walk after a thorough cleaning. Protects and lets you hose off iron and salts before they go into the surface. Also protects against spalling.

[@eyeswideopen627]

I've tried spraying fogging and it works fairly well BUT years I've done this I don't see salamanders or toads anymore. So I want try something less harmful to things other then biting pests. I'm trying pond dunks in buckets of water and I ordered a propane trap. lol we will see how this goes. good luck

[@grantwest7942]

Thank you so much for this! The native wildlife appreciates it.

[@Sean-76lt]

Great video. It's good to know there are a couple of good options for cleaning up those stains

[@jmarshallable1]

Make it real fun with the fogger and add some lasers and strobe lights . Love the stripping in the lawn, Awesome.

[@StonepostInstitute]

Oh, and P.S. - I hope you (Allyn) and all the fathers out there had a wonderful father’s day. Thank you guys!!

[@markchase8128]

i picked up the 650 cfm EGO blower last month from Lowes. What an awesome tool! Solves all my cleanup problems.

[@mikemalone007]

A few years ago, I watched Mosquito Joe spray a neighbors yard real closely. Did some research and found the exact insecticides they use (Bifenthrin, and an IGR) with a Stihl backpack sprayer/mister. Now I use the same sprayer and insecticides once a month myself on my own property with exceptional results.

[@kristinstaggers7009]

Hubby and used to fog before every backyard event. Always kept them away for the evening.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I don't know why more people aren't into it - it really is the only thing that works.

[@goodmorning713]

Is it toxic? I have a lot of kids roaming around most of the time.

[@grantwest7942]

And then these people wonder why they have cancer down the road.

[@grantwest7942]

@@goodmorning713 this stuff is so toxic. To our bodies, our kids bodies, our animals bodies. Put on some lightweight linen long sleeve clothing, and/or blow a fan/any box fan will do, mosquitos are notoriously weak fliers, or grow native plants that attract beneficial insects (spiders, dragonflies, ants etc. they will eat the mosquitos.

[@JohnMurrayOP]

Happy Father’s Day AH. I love our mosquito fogger. One of my neighbors was going to toss it and I figured out how to light it with a bbq lighter. I drink a beer with both next door neighbors at least once a week for last 18 years. Ever other week we smoke EM out. Unfortunately we haven’t needed this year because we are in a major dry spell. Really works when you do three yards on a cul-de-sac. I’m the lucky one in the middle. We have used the same broken fogger for over 6 years and we cruise through 2-3 gallons a year on about 15,000 square foot. Because I a cheap skate I buy the fogging juice when it goes on clearance at the end of season for about 50% off. Another cool trick with a fogger shoot it in your gutter downspouts and in yard drainage system. Very cool effect watching fog surround the roof and come through the NDS catch basins around the yard😀 Only had to replace propane 2-3 times in 6 years. Now we are all using Hydretain. Awesome early results in super dry houston. I hate those type of iron spots. Try the ZEP toilet bowl cleaner…

[@terismidt4920]

Go in that beautiful house of yours. This is no way to spend Father's Day! Thanks for all the great information.

[@Thelawncarenut]

My son made me ribs last night, we had a great time!

[@terismidt4920]

@@Thelawncarenut making memories! My husband passed away last year from covid. My adults kids miss him so much more today.

[@G_Grip]

Like the new style of video for a Sunday afternoon. Very relaxed but still informative. Have any advice for getting johnson grass out of fescue?

[@Thelawncarenut]

I like doing videos this way too, but I for sure don't have any advice for your Johnson problem, sorry. 😁👍

[@yoitsjizzzle]

I just ran into a neighbor who watches LCN! We got so excited when we found out lol

[@Thelawncarenut]

ha ha!! nice... just don't dominate each other!

[@mypinkcrafter]

Happy Father's Day. Thanks for all your tips.

[@bird289]

I have a similar fogger and since I'm mowing 3x a week and fog after every mow, I haven't seen a mosquito since. Thing is a game changer

[@pevelyhomeowner327]

I’ve tried Sedge hammer for “water grass”, “sedge” etc… Total waste of time and money for my lawn. Tenacity knocks it out right away and is is my “go to” post emergent weed control. YMMV. 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisgraham140]

I use one guard for mosquitoes with a backpack fogger it is a 3in1 MOA with a built-in igr. Great product but it burns if it gets on your face .

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I use toilet bowl cleaner for all kinds of outdoor cleaning. It works on the sprinkler staining (well water) on the house as well. It's the best boat cleaner ever made...

[@Thelawncarenut]

I plan to use it on many more things too!

[@j_rea_ncsu]

I've never seen any of the big KZbinrs talk about Mavrik Perimeter (tau-fluvalinate) for mosquitoes. It's cheap, non-toxic to bees, and lasts for quite a few days until a heavy rain. Works really well.

[@al4wson]

I find that wetting down sidewalks, walkway, ect. with water before spraying chelated iron helps prevent iron stains

[@Thelawncarenut]

Yes excellent advice !

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Happy Father's Day Allyn! 👊🏼

[@bobzilla6618]

Happy Father's day Alyn! The aqua thumb video you did was priceless 🤣. Fun video again!

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks bro!!

[@runninonmt8259]

My Dad's sprinkler system in the 60's..😆😆

[@MrTTqUaTtRo]

7:18 - “but I’m no expert on these things”…. Famous last words… this dude knows his stuff. Alan, you kick a$$

[@rickymcgrath2314]

Iron Out powder. Make a paste. Put paste on iron spot, cover with a bucket to keep in moisture. Keep paste moist. Mist every 15-20 minutes. After an hour or so the rust is gone.

[@TheLawngineer]

Hope you had a great Father’s Day, Allyn! I was excited about this video for the fogger. Gonna have to pick one up. Aqua Thumb was a classic!

[@YardBrah]

Love me some vintage commercials 😂 I gotta try the aqua thumb product it’s been awhile since I’ve used it 😂😂😂😂 always funny vids my friend 😊🤙🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@nmaikowski8013]

Hey just a helpful tip, don't fog. You are kicking out more than mosquitos. If you have flowers that bloom, this is very bad. When removing all the insects that fogs do, you disturb the natural process of pollination. You wont have butterflies and many other insects that actually help your lawn ang garden live healthy. If you just have grass then go for it. Spraying is found to be better, and better than that is the new roller method. It's like a paint roller that you applicate by rolling it onto the desired surface. No mist overspray and direct contact. Definitely research this, you'll see what I'm speaking about. I just wanted to help. I was going to buy a fogger but learned this myself. Ended up not getting the fogger and purchased a trailer sprayer that im going to convert to a roller application

[@ttuvapor91]

The drought here in Texas has naturally helped with zero mosquitoes so far this summer. We need the rain badly tho.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Pretty crazy weather year across Texas and we are not even officially to summer yet.

[@_VICK_]

Omg it’s gonna be 103..103 actual temp not “what it feels like” in my area of Texas next weekend….with no rain in sight.

[@timborski1210]

Around New Braunfels area here and it's been 100+ for 3 weeks with a few days 98 or so..... My yard is still good but I can see the weak spots starting.

[@JohnMurrayOP]

Same thing in houston. 100 plus over two weeks and no rain for weeks! It’s actually kinda weird not having 90% humidity with the excessive heat. If this continues…We are going to have foundation issues if the bayou goo underneath our slabs drys up. I’m sure water rationing is in the cards. I had 350 gallons of rain water but I am down to 50. I am going to invest in building more rain barrels next winter.

[@GamerGee]

This is a good video because my yard has gotten crazy with fungus that I had to replace sod with sod patches.

[@SoFNuTT]

Goof Off’s Rust Aid works really well. It also can cause some grass die back. Just use a Harbor Freight hand held pump sprayer to apply, and then hose it down.

[@PaulDeLeo]

I'm a few miles away from you (Fort Hamer and Old Tampa) and the county's mosquito control seems to be very effective. I rarelt notice mosquitos over here.

[@coryhyatt2035]

Loving the new style of video. Keep it up

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you! I like filming this way, it's more chill.

[@davidmiller4578]

I actually liked the old style. It’s original and more entertaining. It’s the reason I subscribed to this channel. If I want to watch obsessed garage then I’ll go to that channel. I don’t say this to be rude, I just like the original style better. Still love LCN.

[@dadwichert]

The Lowes segment was Great !

[@jperezgiz27]

Another great rust stain removing combo is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide…you can spray down the area with a 1:1 mix with water (or full strength) sprinkle the baking soda over top, let sit for a few minutes, then come back and scrub and rinse. This is best on straight concrete as it can have a bit of a bleaching effect if you don’t dilute the hydrogen peroxide enough

[@Thelawncarenut]

I'll give that a try thanks!

[@PM_Doug]

I use wet and forget on my brick with a decent concentrated mix in my pump sprayer. Saves time, back, and knees. Only drawback I find is you have to be careful with over spray, it will burn grass and plants. Spraying with a board helps but is more work.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I always thought that stuff was for mildew. It removes iron stains too? or maybe I am thinking about something diferent.

[@DanTheLawnMan]

Your new cam is game changer

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro ! I'm trying to get things looking better.

[@DanTheLawnMan]

@@Thelawncarenut 1 Milli goals

[@wrestlingmylawn3480]

Aqua thumb was my nickname in college. Happy Father’s Day!

[@Thelawncarenut]

😂😂😂

[@JC-ct7wp]

A video without a college nickname. Happy fathers day Allyn.

[@5-Sigma]

I know I'll finally run into you when they finish that new Lowes by our houses.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I am probably going into debt real fast when it opens lol

[@kaseymasepohl9127]

Allyn been watching you since 2014. Next time your back in nwi over by there please let me know. I'd love to meet up at buddy and pals have a couple cervasas over by there

[@YardBrah]

The lowes trip got me dead! 😂😂😂 literally laughed out loud! I can’t wait for my lowes to get those 😂 I look like a hoodlum 😂😂😂😊🤙🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@Thelawncarenut]

😂😂😂

[@gerryhenning7337]

Will you be covering the Milorganite bag winner? Just curious, thanks!! BTW, your yard looks great as always!! Happy Father’s Day!!!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

yes I sure will! I'm going to go to their house to film the big reveal! (once they tell me who it is)

[@gerryhenning7337]

@@Thelawncarenut hope it’s mine??? See ya soon!! Lol

[@gerryhenning7337]

That be like meeting Brad Pitt for me?!

[@JoeEinMinne]

I've used iron out or water softener resin cleaner before to get rust stains out of concrete or off of siding etc.

[@hassenfepher]

Sooo. The toilet bowl cleaner and clr are both oxidizers. It basically dissolves the iron. I use phosphoric acid. I get it from the chemical isle of home Depot for what I would consider much cheeper. The catch is that phosphoric acid might create iron phosphate which is black. I've never had blackening of rust stains. But if your concerned muriatic acid won't. And it's in that same isle or at pool care stores. I keep the phosphoric because I also use it to rust blue bare metal on my machine projects.

[@scottterry4590]

Thanks

[@waynehayes8237]

Happy Father's Day.

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks bro!

[@davelandry646]

Sometimes when I add a lot of town water to my pool my liner will stain from some iron in our water. I use ascorbic acid in the water and it disappears nearly instantly. Test a few crushed up vitamin C tablets on your stain to see if that works for you. If so, you can buy powdered ascorbic acid to clean that stuff of your walkway.

[@thomasmack2409]

Love your video content, you've help me keep our Louisiana yard looking great. I do have a question about Dollarweed in our flowerbeds. Any suggestions on getting rid of Dollarweed? Thanks

[@Egleone6]

I remember when the mosquito truck would drive by with foggers

[@Thelawncarenut]

we have those in our neighborhood but I dont know how much good they actually do.

[@LawnDad]

Good stuff Al. I’m going to try that stain removal combo and I thought that fogger would give you at least a week or two of no mosquitoes.

[@JohnMurrayOP]

The fogger works best if you do it at 6am and 6pm day before you have an outdoor gathering. It will knock them down for 2-3days.

[@LawnDad]

@@JohnMurrayOP, how about all these companies that advertise all Summer long bug spraying/fogging your yard? Is that just a gimmick?

[@brazillianguy01]

@@JohnMurrayOP gonna have to try that

[@JohnMurrayOP]

@@LawnDad not so much as a gimmick: mosquitoes thrive in a wet environment so results will very depending on rain, areas where water is etc.

[@LawnDad]

@@JohnMurrayOP, I gotcha. Thanks.

[@gpoman9988]

Happy Father’s Day Allyn! You should see if Jethro Tull will write a song for you called Aqua Thumb 🤣

[@FreedomRock44]

propylene glycol also used in flavorings for iced coffee!!!!!!! Also used in your windshield washer fluid.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Sounds like fun 😁😁😁

[@FreedomRock44]

@@Thelawncarenut Hahahaha Yep it keeps the flavorings from gelling up.

[@lynnd627]

what a lawn! so jealous

[@tommymason4566]

Happy Father's Day!

[@allensadicario5196]

A LCN happy Father's day brother

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks bro, you too!

[@nolan8446]

I can’t wait to watch your NWI video

[@tonycalabrese8438]

Aluminum brightener from Napa does great for rust stains. 👍

[@Thelawncarenut]

interesting I'll give that a try!

[@tonycalabrese8438]

@@Thelawncarenut works great for getting rust off vinyl siding. That's what I primarily use it for

[@terrywatts1060]

Thanks Mr. Nut

[@jasinarok]

Bold title LCN, hope this video delivers.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thoughts?

[@jasinarok]

Very interesting, I've never heard of a fogger before. Thanks Allyn.

[@MrFundrella]

Happy Father's Day Alyn now if we can just figure out how to keep the flies away

[@seanleach10]

I dual wield the fogger and dat dare leaf blower to really get into the bushes.

[@MichaelRei99]

Allyn if I go into space will I create water?? BTW I like this hybrid video. It was funny and chock full of good information!!

[@JQ3GT]

RustAid by Goof Off works the best. It contains HF...ouch! No scrubbing! Just spray wait a few minutes and rinse. Found at Lowe's or HD.

[@AaronMatlock]

Get some muriatic acid for those rust spots. Warnings are no joke, but it makes quick work of those spots.

[@Adi-S]

Yes, that's what I use!

[@carolebersole4025]

Does the mosquito fogger harm bees or butterflies? We need our pollinators! Great video. Thank you and Happy Father’s Day.

[@patriot1303]

Bet you the key is a strong magnet to open those little alarm things

[@WhittyPics]

That is crazy for those alarms to go off when you just try to put them in your cart to buy them. I heard EGO is good stuff

[@JEK]

hey Allyn nice LAFC shirt, how'd you like their Bermuda grass?

[@Derpingtonshere]

Was just looking into getting a fogger because we live next to a swamp and let me tell you, mosquitos are thicc boi! Haha. But seriously, I have to bring a gram cracker out with me every time I step out side or I'll pass out from lack of blood.

[@chriscat9]

I use muriatic acid to clean rust stains from my concrete caused from the iron in the well water. It can be purchased from Lowes/Home Depot. Does not hurt my zoysia & I use it full strength.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I'll give that a shot ! Thanks !!

[@keithmruk2315]

Muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) is not good for concrete. It will remove the iron, but it will etch the concrete, too. You can rinse it away, but concrete is porous and it gets absorbed. Since they're bricks, it might not be as big of a concern. Oxalic acid might work for you and it's much more gentle. I've successfully used it to remove iron staining. It's commonly used for woodworking.

[@chriscat9]

@@keithmruk2315 It hasn't hurt my concrete but I don't use it every year neither. I will look into your suggestion.

[@Aaron-rx6fz]

If you pull them by the bands it triggers it. Also the guy turning them off is doing it wrong. You gently apply it then press down. You don’t hit it.

[@mikehouser5430]

You must live in the hood with that Security at Lowes lol

[@Thelawncarenut]

maybe it is bad and I don't know it ha ha!

[@mikehouser5430]

@@Thelawncarenut lol I am in Indiana that’s all new to me 🤷‍♂️

[@lilflip1820]

Try Rust-aid for your rust stains. Works miracles on vinyl fence.

[@LawnJourneys]

Love my EGO blower and edger 😀

[@kay_jay_em]

I’m lucky to have a great population of bats in the area. They do wonders for mosquito control!

[@Thelawncarenut]

we have them in the backyard too! I've tried to film them but they are too fast lol

[@CHOPPER030279]

Happy Father's day

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

The fogger seems weak. Get the pro pack from domyown and a gas blower. It’s expensive up front, but I have been bit once in a year. Used to get 4 an evening.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I have one that I need to test - it's a Tomahawk, but I think it is more of a mister, not a fogger.

[@JohnMurrayOP]

@@Thelawncarenut that’s what we need next : another AH Tomahawk video😂 just make sure you have help starting it!

[@livingon2wheels]

You're mowing every THREE days? No way Jose. 😄 If my yard was that healthy I would not be.

[@DigitalPaintCan]

No fungacide...I'm on board. However, snow mold is a big problem for me yearly. How do I prep in the fall to prevent snow mold with out a fungacide? Keep up the great work!

[@LawnNOrder]

Liking the new video style. 👊😎🌴

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro !

[@DaMidnitezorro]

And this is safe on the lawn

[@runninonmt8259]

Nice tip to remove stains..but how does the lawn react to the wash off..???

[@edmora7662]

That’s some bad smoke Allyn

[@Thelawncarenut]

Big plumes! 😁

[@mandytuning]

A dye sealant will take care of that and will repell rust next time

[@GamerGee]

13:58 super fast cleaning skills.

[@RioTheHitman]

Always Give Up merch I love those guys lol 😂

[@Thelawncarenut]

Ross is hilarious. I love that he is local.

[@thefpvlife7785]

I think you were surprised and a tad uncomfortable by those alarms.

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

Last time I was in Lowes I did that🤣

[@asorenson316]

I use Tempo. Kills flies as well for weeks.

[@zotj]

I thought Allyn was gonna bust out singing Love Gun with his smoke machine 😃

[@Thelawncarenut]

😂😂😂

[@mkzenthusiasts]

Allyn, don't you have an old upright vacuum? I have 2 they are designated for concrete floors or sucking up fertilizer that would fix your rust problem also are you joking about does CLR OR TOILET BOWL CLEANER KILL THE GRASS. the toilet cleaner does for sure

[@JohnR9965]

Allyn….I’m interested in that fogger….my only concern would be the bees….. does it effect them ?

[@spartanchirho]

Slight rust spots give the stone some character, patina, if you will. But Alyn, get a bigger brush.

[@Thelawncarenut]

😂😂😂

[@joeloehlephotography]

Why not Oxalyic Acid (Also "Rust Off" or "White Ox" are brand names)? Takes rust right off the side of the house from iron in the well water sprinklers. Also takes it off concrete.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I'll have to give it a try! I am compiling a list of suggestions to try out.

[@quattljl1]

@@Thelawncarenut Oxalic Acid is the active in Bar Keeper's Friend FYI.

[@alanb6196]

What differentiates the species of St. Aug? i.e. how do I know which type I have in my yard?