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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
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Sfera from
You need this to keep away crabgrass. Good stuff!
Keeps all the crabgrass away. I apply this product yearly in the spring for me and it always does such a good job at keeping crabgrass away - especially in the later season! As good as if I had a professional service applied from a company. My lawn is very green and crabgrass free
Date published: 2025-05-04
Rated 5 out of
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Stoobie from
Easy prep, easy on, easy to handle!
Easy to spread and went on evenly, not a lot of dust, not smelly and spread evenly. Im waiting to see how it performs loing term but it was easy to spread and I really appreciated the lack of dust and smell, other products have left me covered in dust and smelling like a chemical factory. The bag was also easy to handle and cut smoothly, I have had issues with other bags either tearing or cut unevenly, making it had to pour out.
Date published: 2025-05-04
Rated 5 out of
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Love2Shop from
Preventing is key
Preventing weeds and crabgrass is much easier than trying to kill them after they’ve taken a stronghold in your yard. This product is easy to use. The granules are small and don’t clump together, so they spread uniformly using my Scott’s spreader. I believe in preventative maintenance and this product does the job!
Date published: 2025-05-04
Rated 5 out of
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mnkeygrl4 from
Works
This has helped kill my crabgrass. It was easy to apply in my broadcast spreader. It’s a decent sized bag, but you may need more depending on the size of your yard. Very simple and seemed to be effective.
Date published: 2025-05-03
Rated 5 out of
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Dee53 from
It stops most weeds when used right!
Scott's weed preventer is my go to when i need the weeds gone. It works for 3 months, preventing most all weeds Works well and is convenient. I apply it seasonally before supplementing mulch, it does a great job. I highly recommend using.
Date published: 2025-05-02
Rated 5 out of
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Eshott from
Another Scotts good product
Another good product from Scotts. I think this is one of the most important steps in a transition zone lawn, nice consistent size. I will use again to keep my yard looking good and the crabgrass down
Date published: 2025-05-01
Rated 5 out of
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Caa8735 from
Great product
I love using this product because it works fast and well. I have consistently used this product the last several years and every spring it helps keep my lawn looking great. It pairs well with the other Scott’s products on the market as well.
Date published: 2025-05-01
Rated 5 out of
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RBJR from
Crabgrass be gone !
I don’t use this product every year, but when I do need it, it’s usually on the edges of my lawn, where my neighbors have not treated their own for crabgrass. What I find works best here is as long as you have your neighbors permission would I like to do is I go onto their yard about 3 feet just to ensure that I give myself a little bit more of a barrier, keeping the crabgrass from getting back onto my property. It’s very easy to use as long as you’re not trying to do it on a super windy day. You’ll be just fine. I did have to apply it two times1 year because the crab grass was very bad, but I’ve even applied it after the crab grass sprouted, and it still worked well.
Date published: 2025-04-30