CTM Pest Control of Lake Havasu City Arizona

Weed Prevention and Control

Here in the desert, weeds grow year-round. Often, folks here are surprised to find that they need weed control in the winter months, as well as the rest of the year.

Our weed control services involve two different types of treatments:

1. Pre-Emergent Treatment

Pre-emergent applications are applied uniformly over the entire yard directly on dirt and rock areas to control weed seeds before they sprout (emerge). This material is designed to stop the seeds from germinating and not the dormant seeds, or pre-existing, established plants. Any vegetation or weeds that already are present will not be harmed by the pre-emergent application.

Most manufacturers labels state that an application of a pre-emergent will last for 6 months. We recommend treating your yard twice per year, at least 6 months apart.

The more thorough the pre-emergent treatment, the better control you'll get. We can combine two, three or more pre-emergents for better control. If there is a serious problem, this usually is done. Your yard will look much better.

2. Post-Emergent Treatment

Unfortunately, pre-emergent treatments aren't 100 per cent effective. You will still have some weeds, because at any given time, there can be hundreds of thousands of seeds on your property, just waiting for the right amount of rain, light and temperature to start growing.

We spray a liquid application directly on unwanted weeds to kill them. This material is absorbed through the leaf or skin of the plant and is drawn into the root to insure the death of the weed. The application can be used for dirt, and rock landscapes. Please understand that we must take extra care when using post-emergent's especially on windy days.

Nature has designed it so that only a portion of the seeds will germinate in any given year. This is to ensure them of their survival. Different species of weed seeds can stay dormant in the ground for many years. Plus, seeds are constantly being brought into your yard by the wind, animals and us. It's a never ending battle.

Post-emergent herbicides control weeds that have already sprouted and begun to grow. If you let them keep growing, they mature, make more seeds, and your weed problem will get worse.

For more information about how CTM Pest Control can help you with your pest or weed control needs, please contact us for a professional FREE consultation and treatment recommendations.

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(928) 453-3539

CTM Pest Control
P.O. Box 950
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405
AZ Business License # 8291

Phone: (928) 453-3539 | Fax: (928) 505-3806