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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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MonicaG from
Patience is Key
Crabgrass is one of the most annoying parts of the spring season. Scotts helps reduce the amount of crabgrass. It takes a while to work, so patience is key. I've used this product for years and my yard is a nice shade of green.
Date published: 2025-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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wishful from
Crabgrass Free Lawn
Scotts Halts Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer does the job of leaving my lawn free of crabgrass. I really dislike it when my lawn looks really good and what seems like overnight crabgrass has taken hold of many areas in my lawn. To prevent this from happening I always use Scotts Halts Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer. The trick to using this is that you have to put it down before germination happens to PREVENT it hence the name. Once you see the crabgrass in your lawn, I feel like it's too late to put anything down to prevent it from taking over your lawn and you have to do the old method of pulling by hand and making sure you get the roots too. Once you put it down (spread it) you need to water so it can do the job. I watch the weather and see when rain is coming as it will need a good watering. Why use my water when mother nature can do the job for free. just make sure it's NOT a down pour that it's going to get washed away. A steady rain is perfect BUT if weather conditions are not permitting, go ahead and set your sprinklers on and water away .I use a drop spreader and go back and forth overlapping slightly to make sure I don't miss any areas and let mother nature do her job the next day when it rains and your lawn and mine will be crabgrass free and no pulling crabgrass by the hands.
Date published: 2025-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MLaCou18 from
New Lawn Saver
Having moved into my new build home last year, my yard consisted mostly of weeds, crabgrass, and some fescue mixed in. The crabgrass and grassy weed preventer came in at the perfect time, as the number of weeds and crabgrass was cut down by 75%, while allowing new grass to come in and flourish. Truly a savior of my newly planted lawn.
Date published: 2025-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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jbfocus from
Great product that gets the crabgrass out!
Ive had great success usung Scotts Crabgrass and Weed Preventer. My yard has a lot of crabgrass and after aplication and some time i wss able to eliminate that unappealing crabgrass. I plan on buying more.
Date published: 2025-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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RahRah18 from
Gives your yard a easy perk up after winter
Gives your yard a good post winter perking up. I set my spreader and put this down after mowing. A day later we had some rain and i was amazed the next day how green my lawn looked. Its too early to tell if it will keep the crabgrass at bay, but it did help get rid of some early growing weeds.
Date published: 2025-05-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rob52 from
Crabby beware
Applied right as delivered. Wanted to treat lawn as early as possible since weather has been warming earlier this year. Followed the directions and had a rain shortly after to wash it in. Hard to see the results on the crabgrass because it creates a barrier to prevent growth. So far no crabgrass in lawn.
Date published: 2025-05-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Huzeadam94 from
Great product, buy if you want your lawn great!!!!
This is some great seed. I put in down in the early spring and my lawn is looking phenomenal. I have had 3 neighbors come over and tell me how much they like my grass and how thick and green it is. 10/10 all day long!!!
Date published: 2025-05-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sashie123 from
No Crabgrass Here!!!
Scotts Halts Crabgrass is so easy to use and actually works wonders! I've used this product for years, therefore, is primarily used for maintenance now. Key is to apply before crabgrass actually appears.
Date published: 2025-05-07