FAQ

Always read and follow all product label directions and precautions appearing on or included with the container, bag and or packaging. Always look on the label for the types of plants or sites where pesticide may be used, pests targeted by the pesticide, the rate how much to use, the how and when to apply. If required protective clothing and equipment, read and view listed signal word defining short-term toxicity to people (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION), Always read Precautionary statements defining hazards to people, domestic animals, or the environment, before use read and understand any emergency and first aid measures to take if needed, read how to properly store and dispose of the pesticide and empty containers and again please read the complete product label.

Lawn Grass needs nutrients. What kind? Basically the same as the rest of your plants, but not exactly the same. Lawn Fertilizers are applied to lawn grass to provide supplemental nutrients that will help produce a fair amount of top growth, but not at the loss of root growth. A good root system is the key to a healthy lawn. Lawn Grass has a primary need for nitrogen. Other plants are much more complex and have greater nutrient demands. The Application Rates for lawn fertilizers are generally very low. A 16lb. bag can cover up to 5,000 square feet. That’s a large area. And at first it will not seem like you put enough down to do any good. But always read the label and use the rates listed on the bag and make it cover the area of square feet list.

Our Problem Solver section lists some specific insects and diseases along with suggested products to use. Our Bug and Weed charts may also help you choose the correct Bonide Product. If you do not see your specific problem or would like more information, please feel free to contact Our Customer Service Department or call us at 1-315-736-8231.

These numbers (ex. 4-10-3) stand for the percent of Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potassium (Potash) in that order. The N the first number. That is the percentage of Nitrogen in the bag which gives plants the nutrients to grow quickly, produce more plant leaves, and create a darker color of green. The second number, or P is the percentage of phosphate which gives plants the nutrients to form stronger roots and to mature which and helps flowering plants to flower earlier and promote more flowers. The third number, or K is the percentage of potassium in the bag which promotes healthy roots systems and helps the plants resist disease. Potassium also works in combination with the phosphorus in plant development.

RTS means Ready to Spray. A Ready to Spray unit attaches to your hose to spray it is simply a tool that siphons out product at a set rate from a bottle and mixes the set rate of product with water for easy spraying. All Ready to Spray’s are liquid products (not powders or granules) and work in a similar fashion.

• Herbicide - a chemical or other substance used to control undesirable plants.
• Insecticide - a chemical or other substance used to control undesirable insects.
• Fungicide - a chemical or other substance used to control undesirable plant diseases and fungi.
• Rodenticide – a chemical or other substance used to control rodents.

You can obtain a copy of the label directions on our website. Please look for your product under the products tab, once you locate the product look under the product image for the tab labeled "Literature". If you still can not find the correct label, please email your request to Our Customer Service Department and we will email you a copy. If you provide your address, we can also mail you a copy.

We do not recommend using any of our products for anything that is not listed on our label.

First, please try our Where to Buy, but since we sell primarily to retailers, this system does not give us access to all the dealers in a particular area or what products they carry. Bonide Products can typically be found at premier independent garden centers, nurseries, and greenhouses as well as hardware stores and coops.

No, it can only be placed in the burrow of the animal.  It is a possible fire hazard.

It emits toxic fumes that will kill the animal in the burrow.

One cartridge per burrow should be adequate. Block off other exits to burrow.

No, it must be placed in the active burrows or runways of the animal.

Potentially, do not let your pet eat it.

It sounds like you are describing Fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are common pests in houseplants throughout the U.S.

Often times Fruit files are mistaken for Fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are black or dark brown flies and measure approximately a sixth of an inch. They look somewhat like tiny mosquitoes because when flying their legs are noticeably long and gangly. Fruit flies tend to be bigger than Fungus gnats. Fruit flies measure approximately an eighth of an inch and are plumper and easier to see than a small Fungus gnats.

These worms are most likely cabbage loopers. Apply Bonide’s Thuricide or Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew, as they both contain a bacteria that the worms (caterpillars) will ingest and then die. It works very well on worms and caterpillars without harming beneficial insects. These two products can be used up to day of harvest on cabbage and cauliflower.

This large caterpillar is most likely a tomato hornworm. To control them, apply Bonide’s Thuricide or Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew, as they both contain a bacteria that the worms (caterpillars) will ingest and then die. It works very well on worms and caterpillars without harming beneficial insects. These two products can be used up to day of harvest on tomatoes.

Chances are you have grubs, the larvae stage of Japanese, or June Beetles. To make sure, you need to dig into the soil along the edge of the affected area. These worms are white with a brown head and will be curled up in the shape of the letter C. If you find them apply, Bonide Annual Grub Beater, Eight Insect Control, Systemic Insect Spray RTS or Insect and Grub, according to the label’s directions.

Since mosquitoes are flying insects, it can be harder to control them. With timely pesticide applications, using Mosquito Beater Ready to Spray, Eight Insect Control Yard & Garden, or Malathion in the early morning or late afternoon in and around shrubs, lawns and other areas where mosquitoes congregate, control can be achieved. Look for areas that retain water and drain them, as this is where the mosquitoes breed.

Cutworms are most likely the culprits. They feed on young plants and will eat through the stems causing the plants to lie down like they have been cut. Apply Eight Insect Control Vegetable Fruit & Flower, Garden Dust, Eight Garden Dust, Dragoon Dust or Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew Dust around the base of the plants to control these soil pests.

For best results, apply when temperature is between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

The label lists many fruits and vegetables. Please refer to the label for particular plant.

Insects ingest it and stop feeding.

Fruit Tree Spray is not a dormant spray. Bonide's All Season's Horticulture Oil and Liquid Copper Fungicide can be used as dormant sprays.

Depending on the issue one has, determines the time to spray. You should pick the 2 times that would do the most good. Also a good idea to rotate different products.

Testing data, which is on file with the EPA, determines the amount of sprays that can be applied. 

Fruit Tree Spray can separate. Shake it very well to get it back into solution. It should be milky white in solution with no yellow undertones.

Apply at least one hour before using area.

It may be effective up to 3 weeks depending on weather.

Always treat an area larger than what is to be occupied.

No, but please consider using Mosquito Beater Water Soluble Pouches instead.

Yes, do not apply below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Keep all persons and pets away from treated area until the spray is thoroughly dry.

How long must I wait before I can pick listed fruits or vegetables after applying Citrus Fruit & Nut Spray?

Keep all persons and pets away from treated area until the spray is thoroughly dry.

It can be used up to day before harvest.

No more than 10 times per season.

No, it is not for use on edibles.

No, it is not listed for use on lawns or turf.

Keep all persons and pets away from treated area until the spray is thoroughly dry.

7 - 10 days

No. Do not apply when plants are flowering. Apply before bloom or after all flowers fall off.

Mix 1 1/2 tsp per gallon of water. Spray to wet foliage (Leaves, stems and branches) thoroughly. Get undersides of leaves as well.

Spray every 10 -14 days as needed. Not to exceed max. rate per year.

Yes, mix 1 ounce of product per inch of tree circumference at 4.5 ft.  Example: If circumference is 10 inches mix 10 ounces of product in a gallon of water.  Pour around base of tree. If circumference is more than 50 Inches mix proper amount in 2 gallons of water.

Once a year.

No, it is not listed for indoor use.

Yes, several hours before applying to lawn, wet the grass thoroughly. Do not mow or water lawn for 24 hours after applying Eight Garden & Home RTU.

Do not allow people or pets to enter treated area until spray is thoroughly dry.

Yes, check the label for the vegetable you wish to spray. Be sure to follow the PHI (Pre-Harvest Interval).

No, fruits are not listed on the label.

Yes, spray the tents in the evening when the caterpillars are young and the tents are first noticed. Spray on all sides.

Do not allow people or pets to enter treated area until spray is thoroughly dry.

Fungicides are a type of pesticide, a chemical compound, which prevents and/or controls diseases on plants.

Contact fungicides remain on the outside of the plant and form a protective barrier against diseases that penetrate the tissue. Contacts will not have any effect on diseases that enter through the root system. Systemic fungicides enter inside the plant and travel throughout the plant's vascular system. They are both protective and curative before and after the disease has started. Any disease that enters from any point on the plant will be subject to the systemic fungicide, this includes any new plant growth. Both systemic and contact fungicides are often alternated to get the benefits of both types of fungicides.

Most likely, the plant has powdery mildew. Contact your local lawn & garden center, nursery or cooperative extension for diagnoses. Spray with an appropriate fungicide that lists on the label the disease and the type of plant. Check out the following product labels for recommendations; Copper Fungicide, Liquid Infuse, Neem Oil, All Seasons Oil or Sulfur Plant Fungicide.

You can, but you must wait the recommended reapplication interval (i.e. if the label states apply in 7 to 14 days then you should reapply in that amount of time).

Please consider using products that are already formulated for both insect and disease control like All Seasons Oil, Bon-Neem, Citrus Fruit & Nut Orchard Spray, Dragoon Dust, Fruit Tree & Plant Guard, Fruit Tree Spray, Garden Dust, Neem Oil, Tomato & Vegetable 3 in 1, Rose Rx 3 in 1, Rose Shield or Rose Rx Systemic Drench, instead of mixing.

Contact your local lawn & garden center, nursery or cooperative extension for help in properly diagnosing the type of blight you have. Next, select a fungicide that lists that type of blight with the plant variety you are applying the product to.

Mushrooms in lawns are a result of dead decaying wood in your lawn. Fungicides will not get rid of them. The only way to get rid of them is to get rid of the wood source.

Please consider the use of the following products that are recommended for roses; Rose Shield, Rose Rx 3 in 1, Infuse Concentrate & RTS or Rose Rx Systemic Drench.

1/2 to 2 oz./gal. of water depending on disease and stage the plant is in. Start with lower dose, and increase if needed, especially for new growth. During dormancy, the maxium can be used.

At least 12 hours is ideal.

7-10 days depending on the pressure of the disease.

Yes Liquid Copper Fungicide will help prevent peach leaf curl. It must be applied as a dormancy spray at 90% leaf fall and before bud break in the spring.

Yes, both early and late blight can be prevented with use of Liquid Copper Fungicide.

Corn is the only vegetable listed.

At first sign of disease. Follow label for re-app interval.

Keep all pets and people off the lawn until spray has thoroughly dried.

Generally, all Bonide Products packaged with a tan band on the front label are made from all natural ingredients.  In addition, look for the 

“For Organic Gardening” logo and statement on the front of the label.  The logo

 and statement “For Organic Gardening” is your assurance that these products have obtained EPA approval to meet the criteria defined by USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP).    Our products carrying this approval are labeled for home garden use only and are not suitable for use in commercial/agricultural organic production.  See the list of products below.

Natural insecticides can be chemical, mineral, or biological. The common goal of all three is to kill, repel, or otherwise interfere with the damaging behavior of pests.  Natural products can generally be described as chemical compounds or substances produced by living organisms.  There are no legal definitions, regulatory oversight, or production standards for products advertised as natural. Bonide uses the tan color identifier on select Bonide products.

An organic pesticide must be produced from materials on the National List of Allowed Synthetic Substances, or come from all-natural substances that are not prohibited. The National Organic Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and includes a set of national organic standards, a list of allowed and prohibited substances, and a regulatory oversight structure. More information is available on their website at http://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program

At this time, Bonide’s BurnOut is the only organic product that can be used. All other products carrying this approval are labeled for home garden use only and are not suitable for use in commercial/agricultural organic production.

Bonide does not seek approval from OMRI because OMRI provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing. Bonide's products are sold for Residential Use Only and are not meant for production, handling, and processing, with the exception of BurnOut.

No, Neem Oil does not as the formula already has a spreader/sticker in it.

Yes, it can be sprayed to suffocate over wintering insect eggs.

Apply in early morning to late afternoon or evening to reduce the possibility of leaf burn.

It can be sprayed up to the day of harvest.

The product contains a naturally occurring bacteria that when eaten by insects, kills them.

Yes, many are listed on the label. Please consult the label.

Yes.

Use when roses first bud to prevent black spot. It will not control black spot that already exists.

2 ounces (4 tablespoons) per gallon of water.

Yes, mites are listed so predatory mites can be killed.

There is a range of rates that the concentrate can be mixed at depending on how the product is going to be used. Generally, it's 1.28 fl. oz. in 1 gallon of water per 400 sq. ft.

All weed control products are influenced by environmental conditions such as, air temperature and humidity levels. Herbicides are most effective when applied to growing weed plants at 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. During periods of high heat and humidity, both the turf and the weeds are stressed and applying weed control products on any stressed plant can cause damage to turf as well as poor weed control (i.e., it may take much longer to see actual weed death). If you must use weed control products under these conditions, use them in the early evening when humidity and temperatures decline to help reduce injury potential. Likewise, cold temperatures will affect the rate of weed growth too and will affect the reaction of many weeds to weed control products. Generally speaking, it will take longer to see weed wilting or weed death when using weed control products in cooler weather.  

First, you should identify the weeds you are trying to control. Is the weed a grassy weed or broadleaf weed? Is it an annual or perennial? Does it appear in the spring, summer or fall? Answering these questions is important in deciding which weed control product to apply. The categories listed below detail the differences between herbicides:

Pre-emergent weed control products are applied to stop the weed seeds from germinating. Be aware that pre-emergent products will stop all seeds from germinating.

Post-emergent weed control products are applied to weeds that are already growing. Good leaf coverage is important.  

Selective weed control products kills certain types of weeds without harming desirable plants.

Non-selective weed control products kills all types of plants.

Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the plant through the roots or leaves and spread throughout the plant. 

We recommend using Bonide’s KleenUp Grass & Weed Killer. This is a non-selective systemic herbicide that will kill everything it is applied to and will allow you to plant in one week.

To kill these weeds, use a non-selective weed control product such as Bonide's KleenUp or Burnout.

No, you should not reapply the herbicide. Most herbicides will have been absorbed into the lawn by then. Wait a few weeks to see if the weeds are dying. If they are not showing signs of dying (i.e. turning yellow/brown, shriveling up) then reapply.

twice/year, 3 weeks apart

Water before only if the ground is dry.

Do not allow pets or people in the sprayed area until thoroughly dry.

One part concentrate to three parts water; for more established and larger weeds may need one part concentrate to two parts water.

It is rain proof when dry, 12 -24 hours is ideal.

No, BurnOut does not translocate. Leaves of plant must be sprayed.

In the spring to early summer. Plant must be actively growing for the product to be effective.

Consider waiting 24 hours, best to wait until plants die and are removed to plant.

Stumps should season 12 -18 months before using. Consider using Stump & Vine Killer after the tree is cut down so it does not re-sprout, as is common with maples, oaks and other similar trees.

It helps break down the lignin binding between the cellulose layers, making it more porous.

The product is not effective on palm trees.

Sodium Metabisulfate

It depends on where you live and what weeds you are trying to prevent or control. Consider contacting your local Bonide dealer or local cooperative extension for more information.

It should be applied when soil temperatures reach 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Please do water the grass before applying or when there is dew on the grass.

Do not water for 48 hours after applying.

The material is the carrier. It does not affect the outcome.

One week (7 days), remove dead vegetation first for best results.

Many are listed on the label. If not listed on the label, wait 30 days. Remove dead vegetation first for best results.

At least 60 degrees. Best results are when it is sunny.

At least 24 hours.

At least 24 hours.

Keep everybody out until product has thoroughly dried.

No, do not use in or around vegetable gardens.

On the fresh cut surface, using the applicator top, paint directly on the stump, do not dilute.

Apply when the plants are actively growing for best results.

Depends on the type of grass. For cool season grass like fescue, rye and Kentucky blue, use 2.75 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq. ft. Second app. 30 - 60 days later. For warm season grass like Bahia, Buffalo, Carpet, Centipede Zoysia and Bermude the rate is 5.5 oz/gal. St. Augustine rate is 4 oz/gal.

Once the application area is thoroughly dry, then people and pets can enter.

For best results, do not mow for 48 hours before or after application.

No, Sedge Ender is labeled for lawn use only

For best results, apply with enough time for it to completely dry before it rains. Will not wash off after it has dried.

Yes, repellents do not stain or damage most decks or patios. To be certain no staining occurs, test the product on a small area in an inconspicuous spot, by spraying liquid repellent thoroughly until the product runs-off. After testing, if structure staining occurred, try to use only as a perimeter treatment using a granular repellent or liquid without direct contact to that structure.

No. Do not apply directly to vegetable plants intended for human consumption. You can apply a barrier to the areas around your vegetable garden and plants. Not all repellents are labeled for use on Vegetables so read the directions carefully before applying. Bonide’s Go Away! Deer and Rabbit Repellent Ready to Use is labeled for use on vegetables.

For ornamental plants, use Shot Gun Repels All, available in both a liquid and granular form and for edibles use Go Away Deer & Rabbit Repellent Liquid or Hot Pepper Wax Animal Repellent.

The product is called No Escape Mouse Magic. It is made from natural ingredients that trigger escape and avoidance behaviors in mice. It is packaged in convenient “scent packs” that resemble tea bags. These “scent packs” can be placed at strategic locations where mice like to enter dwellings.

Animals can build up immunity to a particular repellent, especially as the populations increase and the food sources become scarcer. It is recommended that you try alternating between different repellents you are using, like Repels-All and MoleMax or Hot Pepper Wax and Go Away Deer and Rabbit Repellent.

Molemax can be used around the perimeter of a vegetable garden, but not in the vegetable garden.

Apart from building a fence around the areas in question, you may have to experiment a little until you find something that works. Bonide has several products including Go Away Rabbit Dog & Cat Repellent, and Shotgun Repels-All that could be used around the areas. Using the products in conjunction with other behavior modification techniques should help. You might also want to check with the local authorities and/or neighborhood association, as in some areas it is illegal to allow pets to roam.

Bonide makes many repellents that list squirrels on the label, try the following products as the correct one will depend on the situation. Hot Pepper Wax Animal Repellent, MoleMax and Repels All. Most squirrels that are forging, scare or startle easy. Squirrels tend to avoid predators. Sometimes keeping a dog or cat outdoors is enough to keep squirrels away. Motion sensing lights or sprinklers spook squirrels that activate them, discouraging the animals from coming back to taste items in a garden. An old school way is to keep squirrels away from your garden by creating a feast just for them in an area of your yard well away from the plants you want to protect.

I would recommend using Bonide’s Molemax or Shot Gun Repels All Granules or Ready to Spray products if you want to repel them. For killing the moles, consider Moletox Mole Killer Gel, Moletox Mole & Gopher Killer or Mole Traps.

Use Bonide Bat Magic to repel the bats out of the attic, then seal the points of entry.

Ingredients irritate the nasal passages, annoy the animals when they get it on their paws and it tastes bad so they avoid it.

For new growth once a week. As growth slows less often, can last up to 2 months. Reapply after heavy rains.

No, but it can be applied as a barrier treatment around vegetables.

Water in lightly if no rain is expected.

Spray when temperature is between 35 and 85 degrees.

No, but your pets may be repelled by the product as well. Consider doing a test to see how they react.

The product gives off a powerful scent and taste repellent that snakes, iguanas and lizards find unpleasant.

No, the product will not harm snakes.

No, but the product can be applied around the garden as a barrier.

It is not necessary to water the product in.

Every two weeks or after a heavy rain.

No, it will not hurt you pets when used as directed.

No, it will not harm plants as long as the product is use as directed.

2 lb/1000 sq.ft

MoleMax can be applied directly from the bag or with a spreader. Apply to lawn in sections to push the animals out of the yard.

Every 2 -3 months, or as needed.

Yes, after each application water for 10 -15 minutes.

Mouse Magic repels through the scent of peppermint & spearmint oil.

No, it will not harm animals.

Place one scent pack per average sized room.

Up to 30 days.

To best protect your car during storage, place the Mouse Magic scent packs on top of the tires.

Once every 2 weeks.

At least 6 hours.

No, apply around the vegetable garden and not on the plants.

Yes, it works all year.

No, it will not hurt you pets when used as directed.

No, let it dry thoroughly before watering or rain - at least 6 hours.

No, Repels All is not for indoor use.

Yes, it can be sprayed on edible plants including fruits, herbs and vegetables.

Shake well. Apply every 3 - 7 days for 2 -3 weeks, until control is established. ONCE CONTROL IS ESTABLISHED, use every 2 -4 weeks as necessary to maintain control.

Spray must be thoroughly dry before rain. Reapply after heavy rain.

No, it will not hurt you pets when used as directed.

If not completely satisfied, please submit a refund request. Please send a copy of the receipt, the back label of the product that contains the UPC Code and a note explaining why you were dissatisfied. Send to, Bonide Products, Inc., Attn: Refund Request, 6301 Sutliff Road, Oriskany, NY 13424. Bonide will not be liable for any damage, direct or incidental. Refund or replacement product is Bonide’s only obligation.

You may have deer, rabbits or other animals feeding on your garden. Consider using Shot Gun Repels-All, Go Away Deer & Rabbit Repellent, MoleMax or Shot Gun Hot Pepper Wax Animal Repellent.

Depends on the size, for cut surfaces over an inch in diameter, apply Bonide Pruning Sealer immediately after pruning to protect the tree from invading insects and diseases. For small cut suckers or sprouts use Sucker Punch to stop them from resprouting.

You can use Bonide Stump-Out®, the active ingredient in this product is Sodium Metabisulfate. The product will only work on seasoned wood, stumps that have been dead and cut down for over a year. Make sure you follow the label directions and you will be able to remove the stumps easily.

Feeding your new plant properly is very important, you should use Bonide Root & Grow® Root Stimulator or Plant Starter Solution when planting new plants or transplanting existing plants. The products will help the plant get a head start in its new environment.

The leaves could be yellowing due to a deficiency of iron, the problem is also known as chlorosis. To correct this, apply Liquid Iron and Aluminum Sulfate. Azaleas need a soil with a low pH, below 6.5, to be able to absorb the iron through the roots. A soil test is highly recommended to make sure the soil is at the correct pH for the plant.

Most likely it is blossom-end rot, which is caused by the lack of available calcium in the soil. Usually it occurs in the summer when it’s hot and dry when the tomatoes get too dry between watering. Use Bonide Rot-Stop® Tomato Blossom End Rot to add calcium to the plant by simply spraying it on the plant. Watering the tomato deeply in the early morning will also help decrease this issue.

To help ensure a good crop of tomatoes, use Bonide Tomato-Blossom Set Spray. Spray the blooms and surrounding foliage to increase blossom set, which will increase yield and production. Use a fertilizer like Garden Rich Fish Fertilizer.

If it is a variety of hydrangea that is able to turn blue, you can use Aluminum Sulfate or Bailey’s Color Me Blue. Check the pH of the soil to make sure it is below 5.5, otherwise the flowers might be purple.

No, Bontone Rooting Powder is not water soluble.

Dip the end of a cutting in the powder, then place in moist soil.

Yes, place some Bontone Rooting Powder in a bag, add the seed or bulbs, shake gently to coat the seeds or bulbs lightly.

Root & Grow reduces transplant shock and promotes vigorous plant growth.

Mix 3 1/2 tablespoons of Root & Grow  to 1 gallon of water.

Yes. Water with mixture every 6 - 8 weeks.

Yes, but not in California.

“Kills on contact” does not mean an instant kill, it means that the insecticide has to come in direct contact to kill the insects, this can take a few minutes or a few hours. While the insecticide is being absorbed and taking effect the insect could go back to the nest and contact other insects, helping to kill off the entire nest.

You can spray the foundation and perimeter of your home with Household Insect Control, Total Pest Control, Eight Insect Control or Termite & Carpenter Ant Killer.

Bonide has several products that are labeled for bedbugs, try Bonide’s Bedbug Killer, Eight Insect Control Garden & Home, Total Pest Control Indoor, and Household Insect Control. Insecticides alone won’t get rid of a bed bug infestation, but they’re an important tool when combined with cleaning, like washing bedding and clothing, making small home repairs and reducing clutter.

You most likely have carpenter bees, consider using Termite & Carpenter Ant Control Aerosol or Dust, Wasp & Hornet Killer, Household Insect Control, or Equine Fly Spray RTU.

You most likely have sweet and/or grease eating ants, please consider using Revenge Ant Bait Granules, Ant Bait Liquid, Ant Bait Stations, Ant Killer Dust, or Household Insect Control.

Once the product has completely dried you and all family members including pets can re-enter the treated area.

No, this is not recommended, as it would be a fire hazard. The fogging solution is petroleum based and could cause staining and damage to surfaces and furnishings.

our Revenge Snap or EZ-Set Traps, Glue Traps or Bait Stations to kill the mice. To repel them or keep them out of specific places like boats, campers, sheds, garages, homes, etc., use Bonide’s Mouse Magic.

You can use Bonide Household Insect Control, Total Pest Control Indoor Formula or Eight Home & Garden. You should also spray the outside of your house around the windows and other entry points to prevent them from coming inside.

Bonide makes Revenge No Escape Moth Traps specifically for that problem.

Spray the outside of the house, around the foundation, windows, doors, and other entry points with Household Insect Control or Total Pest Control.

It sounds like you may have Boxelder Bugs. You can use Bonide Household Insect Control, Total Pest Control or Eight Home & Garden Insect Control. Spray the outside and inside of your house around the windows and other entry points to kill the insects.

Do not re-enter the area being fogged for 2 hours. Then open windows, vents and doors for 2 hours. If the odor is still detectable, additional ventilation is required.

Pets must be removed and fish tanks must be covered.

One can will cover an area 27 x 27 with an 8 ft. ceiling or 6,000 cubic ft. of unobstructed space.

This is a common practice in the US in spring it is called a “cleanup mowing or just spring cleanup” What is done you remove the top third of the old grass and this allows the sun to hit the crown tops and soil, which warms up the soil and stimulates new growth. You can just drop your mower height down one notch and bag the cuttings. But if you do nothing and leave it alone, the grass will also will green up, but it takes more time.  We do not recommend what some call “Scalp mowing”, This is tough on the grass and the mower will open the grass crowns too much, giving the weed seed an opportunity to sprout and grow right with the grass.

Without a professional or going to a Bonified expert center, you may at least be able to tell if it is a grassy weed or broadleaf weed and that will help with choosing what weed killer to use.

Grassy weeds are grasses other than the desired lawn grass. Examples would be; crabgrass, nutsedge, goose grass, and dallisgrass, to name a few. Grassy weeds have long, narrow leaves with veins running parallel to each other and do not have any flowers, and leaf shapes of all grassy weeds are similar among species.

Broadleaf weeds, simply put, are not grasses they are usually winter annuals and summer perennial weeds. Examples are; dandelions, henbit, clover, and chickweed. Broadleaf weeds usually have wider leaf blades than grassy weeds. Each leaf typically has a main vein that divides the leaf in half with a network of smaller veins that form a pattern.

Growing a lawn can be as simple or as difficult as you make it. There are many factors that determine the amount of work necessary for a nice lawn. First find out, how large is your lawn or area of lawn, what is its current condition (you stated clumps and not much more.), do you want to plant a certain variety or type of grass, and what is the climate/zone in which you live? Most important what is your budget and time? So  start by looking at other lawns in your area see what you would like for your new lawn to look like, next check your budget, assess your schedule and time restraints, and research all about lawn care on what you choose. After that, you should have an idea of whether or not you should call a professional or do it yourself.

The best time is the first few weeks of spring in your area when the grass has been growing a while. By that time, you have mowed the lawn a few times and the grass crowns, root system and rhizomes are anchored securely.

Dollar spot is an easily controlled on lawn grass because it is a fungus which a number of fungicides will control and will not kill your entire lawn. Our best recommendation would be Bonide Infuse which has systemic protection for preventing and curing. It can also be normal cultural practices, such as fertilizing, mowing and watering.

It could be that the seed is being kept too wet or possible the seed has poor viability and not germinating. In any case you may have to seed again and try just keeping the area moist till even growth starts.

If the spray was just 2,4-D or a derivative of it, no problem using the clippings after the second or third mowing a enough time will have passed. If it was another product like a combination product commonly used that may contain dicamba or some other herbicides, I would not advise using the clippings. Check what was in the product formulation, so a wait time for use could be suggested or call your local county cooperative extension.

Yes, soil pH is a main factor for the health of your lawn grass. Some soils in the US are naturally acidic. In other words it may be the grass is too acidic to grow to a nice looking lawn. Acidic soil inhibits the uptake of nutrients and nutrients will go unused. So you are not getting the most out of your fertilizer when applying. Use Bonide’s Turf Turbo to increase the pH of the soil.

To use less water the best time is early morning, you will water your lawn during the hours the lawn is naturally wet from dew in turn the lawn takes less watering but gets the water needed. Remember that having your grass wet for more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period during the hot summer months will increase the chances of lawn disease.