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Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer
Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer
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Overview
- Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer prevents the germination of listed lawn weeds so you can enjoy your lawn
- Prevents the germination of crabgrass, foxtail, spurge, barnyardgrass, and more as listed in the early spring all season long, and moss (except in California), Poa annua, henbit, corn speedwell, and chickweed in the fall
- Apply this pre-emergent weed killer in the early spring to a dry lawn or in the fall; rain, snow, or freezing weather after application will not affect the performance of this product
- This lawn care product is for use on all grass types (with the exception of Dichondra or Bentgrass)
- One 10.06 lb. bag of Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer covers 5,000 sq. ft.
Specs and Details
Active Ingredients
- Pendimethalin
Precautions
- Don't use on newly seeded grass lawns until after the fourth mowing. On newly sprigged areas, wait five months before application.
- Don't plant grass seed for four growing months or sprig an area for five months after use of this product.
- Don't apply more frequently than twice a year. Allow at least a two month interval between applications.
- Don't rake or aerify after application, as the Halts(R) chemical barrier in the soil will be disturbed.
Disposal Methods
- Nonrefillable container. If empty: Do not reuse or refill this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
- If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Product Label
- This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
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- Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
DESCRIPTION
Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer prevents the germination of listed lawn weeds so you can enjoy your lawn. In early spring, apply when lawn is dry to prevent the germination of crabgrass, foxtail, spurge, barnyardgrass, fall panicum, goosegrass* and oxalis all season long (*for goosegrass control, repeat application in 8 weeks). Apply in the fall (August-October) to prevent moss (except in California), or to prevent the germination of Poa annua, henbit, corn speedwell, and chickweed. Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer is for use on all lawns and grass types (with the exception of Dichondra or Bentgrass lawns). Rain, snow, or freezing weather after application will not affect the performance of this product. Please note, this product controls crabgrass in its early stages of growth. It does not control mature crabgrass and other existing weeds. One 10.06 lb. bag of Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer covers 5,000 sq. ft.
WHEN AND WHERE TO USE
Where to Use
- Apply in Spring to prevent crabgrass all season long. Fall application prevents winter weeds such as Poa Annua, henbit and chickweed.
Where Not to Use
- Not for use on dichondra and bentgrass lawns.
When to Apply
- Apply in Spring to prevent crabgrass all season long. Fall application prevents winter weeds such as Poa Annua, henbit and chickweed.
How Often to Apply
- Don't apply more frequently than twice a year. Allow at least a two month interval between applications.
Rated 5 out of
5
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Scottyp from
Trust Scotts
Been using Halts for years and it's great controlling crabgrass every year. Looking forward to summer to see if this product controls the grassy weeds that it advertises. But its too soon to report the outcome yet.
Date published: 2025-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dbrown from
Doing good
If you’re like me and you try very hard to care for your lawn but don’t have the time, money, or energy to either dole out thousands of dollars a year to a professional or buy 15 different products to apply to your lawn 15 plus times… this would be a product for you. It doesn’t weigh a ton, it’s relatively quick and easy to apply, and works very well.
Date published: 2025-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mrh222 from
Easy to apply
I was pleased with the ease of applying this to our lawn. It will help our lawn look better over time and with less issues like crabgrass. I like that it is from a reputable brand which makes me feel like it will be gentle on my lawn.
Date published: 2025-05-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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minneapolislawn from
Wonderful!
I continue getting Scotts products because I know they work. While my neighbors pay professionals tons of money and have great lawns, I achieve the same results by simply visiting my neighborhood hardware store or Scotts.com and follow the recommendations of the personalized lawn care plan. It could not be any easier!
For Scotts Halts Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer, I apply in the early spring (as I live in Minnesota, spring time is never consistent), and it prevents the pesky crabgrass that creeps up. I also like to apply it in the fall to make things easier in the spring time. The nice thing about this is if I apply it too early or too late in the year, snow and freezing temperatures do not affect it.
Date published: 2025-05-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jeff from
works well
Scotts Halts Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer is an easy way to stop weeds before they show up. Just spread it early in the season and you're good to go. Super low effort and works like a charm if you time it right.
Date published: 2025-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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amanda from
a yearly treatment around here!
my husband is all about yards in the summer. he said this one works really fast and livens up your yard after the winter months. it works really well with a drop or broadcast spreader. definitely a difference in the color and thickness of our yard!
Date published: 2025-05-15
Rated 5 out of
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Mimi from
Love the crab grass scott miracle grow
I got this from scott miracle grow. It's great for your yard. If you don't have a lot of grass, it will cover up all the bare spots. I put it down ia couple days ago and it's already coming up i would definitely keep using it.
Date published: 2025-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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JohnT from
Goodbye Grassy Weeds!
Excellent product to put down early in the season. Using my Scotts spreader, settings are clearly called out on the bag as well as directions of when and how to apply. Spreads nice and evenly, no clumping. If you're looking to give more real estate to the grass you actually want growing in your yard, this is an excellent way to get there.
Date published: 2025-05-15