Weed Control Albuquerque

What is pre-emergent weed control?

Getting weeds under control before they germinate in the grass, vacant lot, or gravel beds, is the easiest way to control weeds. Pre-emergent kills the weeds as they germinate. The best time to spray pre-emergent is February-March for the first application. We use the strongest rates so it lasts the longest. Tend to get weeds after a few months. Once the second application is applied, the weed control goes way up the following spring. It’s important to keep up the spraying or weeds will quickly spring back. The longevity of the spray can last from 3-6 months. The second spray is usually applied in early September. After the first two applications, the weed control lasts closer to 6 months. Areas that are already weedy and have not been sprayed before take longer to get the weeds under control. Give us a call at 505-293-4014 or complete our Contact Us form

Post Emergent Weed Control

There are two basic types of post emergent. One controls grasses which have parallel vein structure-also known as monocots. The other type of weeds are dicots or web veined plants. Be sure to know what you are trying to control before you spray. It’s also very important to spray exactly to the specifications in the directions. Once a seed germinates, and the weed grows, then pre-emergent will not work. The next step to control the weeds is the post emergent. In grass, the best weed control of broadleaf weeds is 2-4-D. So for instance, if you are trying to remove dandelions in the grass, then use a 2-4-D as this chemical controls the dicots and does not affect the grass. Its best to do weed control when the plant is small and has not built up a waxy leaf surface. Weeds can germinate and go to seed very quickly-2-3 weeks and once it goes to seed, it sends out hundreds of seeds ready for the next season. Weeds are also classified as annuals, biennials, or perennials. If you do the weed control yourself, its best to read the instructions carefully, calibrate the application as per directions, and triple rinse off equipment. Give us a call at 505-293-4014 or complete our Contact Us form

Non-Selective Herbicides

Non-selective herbicides such as glysophate (Round-up), is good for spraying all the weeds in an area to get rid of the weed problem. This weed killer has had a lot of controversy. There are two areas of usage for this. On a small scale commercial or residential setting, spraying weeds in a very minimal way without drift and excessive spray does a great job. What is unknown is that very large crops are harvested by very large havesters that roll through at a certain schedule. Weather the crop is ready or not, it gets harvested. So the farmers have to spray the crop with glysophate to have the crop ready. This spray then gets into the plant and thus now into the food supply. Europe has outlawed glysophate altogether. Testing has shown this to be the case. We do use glysophate for weed control in gravel and it is effective. If weeds have gotten out of control on your property, we think using this chemical is the best solution. Using pre-emergent is the best way to prevent weeds from taking over an area in your yard or business property.

Weed Control FAQ’s

• When is the best time to put down weed control?
  The ideal time is in February before it starts warming up and the weeds germinate. Also that is when we typically get moisture to get it in the soil.

If you missed that opportunity, March and April applications will still help control weeds that come in with spring winds and summer germinating plants. A fall application covers fall germinating plants and biennials. Each application greatly reduces the weed population and reduces competition for nutrients in the soil.

Call ASAP SANDS to apply pre-emergent and get much better weed control and reduce the need to apply other chemicals to kill the weeds and save you a lot of time weeding.

• What weed control works best for dandelions?
  It’s best to use a 2-4-D however, be careful not to use any type of Glyphosate in grass.
• How long will preemergent last?
  Depending on strength it should last 4-6 months. We recommend spraying pre-emergent two times per year to get best weed control in gravel and grass. After the first year you will have less difficulty with weeds.
• What if the weeds are mature and tall?
  Larger weeds are difficult to control with Glysophate. Its best to mow down the weeds and then spray when they start growing again.
• Can weed control kill trees?
  The most damage I have seen to trees is from weed and feed. The tree roots can pick it up and do a lot of damage to the tree. Often times the leaves will turn brown and fall off. Also evaporation of the spray can go up into the trees so its best to see what temps to spray the weeds.

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