What is weed and feed?
• Weed and feed is a product that contains both a fertilizer and an herbicide • Weed and feed product labels often indicate it contains a ‘broadleaf control’ (a pesticide). • It may be granular (applied by a spreader) or a liquid (applied with a hose) • Is often mistakenly used to prevent weeds What you should know: • Weed and feed contains pesticides. It contains some of the same pesticides that are found in the sprays used by some lawn care companies • Is not effective at preventing weeds. A better preventative methods is to add fertilizer and grass seed in the spring and fall • Weed and feed applications spread chemicals unnecessarily on your entire lawn, whether needed or not • It is a restricted product under the new Pesticides By-Law What are the alternatives? • The best way to prevent insect and weed problems is to follow the Healthy Lawn Care found on this website. A few simple steps like fertilizing and mowing and watering properly can go a long way to preventing problems. • I
