It is important to understand what type of vegetation you are looking to eradicate, and it’s proximity to vegetation that you do not want impacted. There are a variety of herbicides on the market today. They range from Grass Killers, Weed Killers, and Brush Killers. In those categories, there are two other categories.
Selective Herbicides:
Selective herbicides are designed to only kill specific types of weeds and vegetation. These herbicides will not harm plants or vegetation that are not listed on the product label, making it a great choice for eliminating weeds and other nuisance plants that are near vegetation or on turf you want to preserve. Essentially, the chemicals will kill what you want gone, and leave everything else alone.
Some available options include:
And
Non-Selective Herbicides:
Non-selective herbicides, on the other hand, are designed to control a broader spectrum of vegetation than selective herbicides. As the name implies, these products do not differentiate from different types of plants and are typically used in areas where plants of any kind do not belong. For example, a non-selective herbicide should not be used to treat weeds on turfgrass (as it would also kill the turf) but would be the optimal choice for a parking lot or sidewalk, where there shouldn’t be any weeds or grass to begin with.
Some available options include:
Some Herbicide safety measures to consider:
It’s important to remember to protect yourself, others, and surrounding vegetation when using herbicides. Always read the label before using any product. Here are a few main pointers that will be applicable across the board:
Wear the protective equipment or “PPE” listed on the label. This may include a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes, waterproof gloves, and possibly eye protection.
Follow the instructions based on your application method—they may vary.
Do not allow children and pets near the product under any circumstances. Keep them away from treated areas until the label says it is safe to return.
The Co-op also offers tank sprayers and sprayer accessories & replacement parts.
If you need Granular style herbicides, we also carry these non-selective options:
Casoron 4G:
And
Monobor Chlorate:
For more information about these options and to discuss which might be right for you, stop in and see us in either our Monroe or Snohomish Location today.
*For some of the selected herbicides shown here, it is required by WA state law that we capture the name of the customer purchasing the product(s), their address and the application site of the product if it is different than the one provided.
