Weedicide

The ultimate guide to getting rid of weeds

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact

Weedol Lawn Weed Killer Review

February 5, 2017 By Scott Harper 1 Comment

weedol-lawn-weed-killer-reviewThe Weedol brand is a part of the Scotts-Miracle Gro Company that is the world’s largest provider of consumer lawn and garden products. It was initially launched in 1965 so it been a little over 50 years since Weedol has been providing quality garden products.

Benefits:

  • Very potent weed killer that can control a high number of broad-leaved plants
  • Only one application per year is required
  • Kills weeds in 2-6 weeks
  • Does not harm desired grass

Working mechanism

Let’s take a look at how it works

Weedol is a selective weedkiller that targets broad-leaved weeds such as dandelions, daisy, clover, bindweed, chickweed, common mouse-ear, thistles, lesser trefoil, plantain, cleavers, creeping buttercup, black medick, and hogweed to name a few. It only targets the weed and not the surrounding lawn. It kills the weeds from the roots so that they no longer compete with the turf for water, nutrients, and sunlight.

Weedol lawn weed killer has the edge over the competition because it uses three different selective weedkillers.

They are:

  • Fluroxypyr
  • Clopyralid
  • MCPA

These active ingredients are known as hormone type herbicides. They work through a systemic action once contact is made with the leaf (foliar) to translocate into the weeds roots. From there it impersonates special plant hormones that cause the weed to grow in a twisted and distorted way, essentially killing the weeds.

After application, weeds will begin to decompose with a brownish colour and eventually die within a total timeframe of 4-6 weeks. It removes the competition from the weeds and lets the grass thrive and spread.

How to Use

Knowing how to use the Weedol Lawn Weedkiller correctly will determine what kind of results you will see. For this reason, it is imperative to check the label and safety data sheet supplied with your purchase.

This herbicide effectively controls small and large broad-leaved weeds.

Only one treatment is needed per season. The best time to apply this weed killer is between the months of April and September. This is the period when plants are actively growing and producing long leaves. The long leaves help the spray to translocate through the weed to reach its roots. For best results, avoid mowing the lawn a few days before and after treatment.

Check with your local weather station to determine if it will rain within a 24 hour period of the treatment. Rain lessens the effectiveness of the weed killer and promotes run-off and drainage contamination. Furthermore, avoid drought and frost conditions. Wind is also a problem because it can cause the spray to drift.

When dealing with a new land, wait at least two months after sowing or laying turf before applying Weedol. Also, avoid using clippings from the first lawn mow after application as compost. The next three mows should be composted well for a minimum of nine months before being used as a mulch. Allow short clippings to remain on the lawn that will decompose to leave a great looking lawn.

To use, follow these instructions:

  1. Get a watering can with a fine rose or garden knapsack sprayer ready
  2. Measure 15 millilitres of weed killing solution and mix it with 5 litres of water in the sprayer. To make the mixture stronger, reduce the amount of water to as low as 1 litre.
  3. Begin spraying and treat up to 10 square metres
  4. After use wash all tools thoroughly with water but prevent run-off.

Safety Precautions

When handling this product, there are some safety precautions you will need to take into consideration.

  • Avoid spraying the weed killer on desired lawn areas
  • Wear protective gear including gardening gloves, overalls, face mask, eye goggles, and boots.
  • Keep container securely closed in a safe place at room temperature.
  • Do not let children or pets enter the treated area until the spray is dry
  • Dispose empty containers at a hazardous waste centre or civic amenity site.

Please note that Weedol Lawn Weedkiller is the replacement product of the Verdone Extra Lawn weed killer.

For a similar product, check out weedol rootkill plus.

If you found this article helpful, help us by sharing it via your favourite social media website or leave a comment below.

Filed Under: Weed Killer Reviews

Comments

  1. Baz says

    August 28, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Thanks for the helpful article . In the article there’s no mention of moss which is the main problem with my lawn. Will Weedol work on this?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



Learn More

  • Identifying Common Garden Weeds
  • Weedol Lawn Weed Killer Review
  • Westland Resolva Lawn Weed Killer Review
  • Best Brush Cutter Reviews
  • Deadfast Concentrate Weed Killer Review
  • Best Rotavator 2017: Petrol, Electric, or Manual?
  • Five Funny Gardening Memes
  • Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer Review
  • Using Iron Sulphate as a Moss Killer
  • Long Handled Weeding Tools Reviews
  • Best Moss Killer Reviews
  • Weedol Pathclear Weedkiller Review
  • Resolva Xtra Tough Weed Killer Review
  • Roundup Gel Weed Killer Review
  • Clinic Ace Weed Killer Review
  • Evolution Aqua Pure Pond Bomb Review
  • The Best Weed Wiper
  • Roundup Pro Vantage 480 5L Industrial Weed Killer Review
  • Best Lawn Scarifier: Electric, Petrol, or Manual?
  • Sheen Flame Gun X300 Review
  • Brinton Patio Magic Review: Quick and Easy Fix
  • Biobizz Light Mix Potting Soil Review: Must Read
  • Review: Bayer Weed Killer Garden Super Strength Glyphosate
  • Cotinus Coggygria Purple Smoke Bush: All You Need to Know
  • Review: Cloverleaf Blanket Answer Weed Treatment
  • Blanket Weed (Best Treatment for Ponds)
  • Gallup Hi-Aktiv 490 Concentrate Glyphosate Weed Killer Review
  • Pet Friendly Weed Killer: Does it Exist?
  • Best Way to Clear Weeds from an Allotment
  • Fiskars Weed Puller Review
  • Best Garden Pressure Sprayer
  • Danger Zone!: The Safest Ways to Get Rid of Weeds
  • Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Plant Description
  • Gallup 360 Concentrate Glyphosate Weed Killer Review
  • Roundup Ultra 3000 Concentrate Weedkiller Review
  • How to Top Dress Your Lawn: Do it like the Pros or Don’t do it
  • Verdone Extra Lawn Weed Killer Review
  • Is Weed Control Fabric Effective?
  • Weedol Rootkill Plus Review
  • Does Vinegar Kill Weeds?
  • Hozelock Wonder Weeder Review
  • Review: Rosate 36 Glyphosphate Weed Killer
  • Does Bleach Kill Weeds?
  • Roundup Tree Stump and Root Killer Review
  • How to Kill Weeds Permanently
  • How to Get Rid of Ants
  • Does Salt Kill Weeds?
Weedicide.co.uk is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk

© Copyright 2017 · Weedicide.co.uk · All Rights Reserved · Privacy