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Preemergent herbicides must be applied at a critical time. If they are applied to the soil too early they get washed too deep into the soil or washed away by rainwater. If they are applied too late the key enzyme |
Preemergent herbicides must be applied at a critical time. If they are applied to the soil too early they get washed too deep into the soil or washed away by rainwater. If they are applied too late the key enzyme inhibitor is no longer active. The best control requires a second application approximately 6-8 weeks later. This provides coverage in mid-late summer when crabgrass can still germinate. Depending on where you live, one rule of thumb is to apply when the local [[forsythia]] blooms are wilting.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}}In the northeast, apply before or during Azalea bloom. |
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==References== |
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Preemergent herbicides prevent the germination of seeds by inhibiting a key enzyme.[citation needed] In some areas of the world, preemergent herbicides are used to prevent crabgrass from appearing in summer lawns.[1] Preemergence herbicides are applied to lawns in the spring and fall to prevent the germination of weed seeds. They will not affect any established plant. In the spring they should be applied when air temperatures reach 65-70 degrees for four consecutive days. In the fall, they should be applied when nighttime lows reach 55-60 degrees for four consecutive nights. [2]
"Weed and feed" products which contain both preemergence herbicide and fertilizer in a single product should not be used on southern lawns or warm-season grasses. If applied when preemergence herbicide is needed, the fertilizer may burn or stress the lawn. If applied after the lawn "green-up", weed seeds will have already germinated and will be ineffective.[3]
Brands
| Brand | Ingredient | Prevents | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendulum (herbicide) | pendimethalin | crabgrass | |
| Surflan | oryzalin | crabgrass | |
| Dimension (herbicide) | dithiopyr | crabgrass | [4] |
| Barricade (herbicide) | prodiamine | crabgrass | [4] |
| Tupersan® | siduron | crabgrass |
Crabgrass
Preemergent herbicides must be applied at a critical time. If they are applied to the soil too early they get washed too deep into the soil or washed away by rainwater. If they are applied too late the key enzyme inhibitor is no longer active. The best control requires a second application approximately 6-8 weeks later. This provides coverage in mid-late summer when crabgrass can still germinate. Depending on where you live, one rule of thumb is to apply when the local forsythia blooms are wilting.[citation needed]In the northeast, apply before or during Azalea bloom.
References
- ^ Wright, Robert (April 20, 2010). "The Dandelion King". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
'Pre-emergent' herbicides are laid down more than once in the spring (mixed in with the fertilizer) to sabotage the germination of crabgrass, dandelions and other undesirables.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Williamson, Joey. "Managing Weeds in Warm-Season Lawns".
- ^ Tyson, Jenion. "When to apply preemergent herbicides".
- ^ a b "Time is right to prevent crabgrass from sprouting". Osawatomie Graphic. April 7, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
Most of the products that prevent crabgrass contain Dimension (chemical name — dithiopyr) or Barricade (chemical name — prodiamine). Both of these chemicals work well and are long-lasting, so they stop crabgrass throughout the summer.
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