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Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control
Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control
$39.49
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Overview
- Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control is the ultimate summer lawn fertilizer for drought resistant grass.
- Apply lawn food to nourish grass and guard against heat and drought.
- This lawn care product helps build strong and deep roots, creating drought tolerant grass that stays strong and lush, even in the harshest, driest conditions.
- Included insecticide controls listed lawn pests like ants, armyworms, chinch bugs, crickets, fleas, grasshoppers, spiders, and ticks.
Specs and Details
Fertilizer Analysis
- 20-0-8
- 0.086% Bifenthrin
Disposal Methods
- If Empty: Non-refillable 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
The summer sun might be fun for backyard BBQs and games, but it can take its toll on your lawn. Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control protects during the hottest months to maintain a summer-ready lawn. This summer lawn fertilizer can help your lawn build tougher, stronger, deeper roots, promoting the growth of drought tolerant grass. Additionally, the lawn insect control provides a strong deterrent against a wide range of pests, including ants, armyworms, chinch bugs, crickets, fleas, grasshoppers, spiders, and ticks.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use
- For best results, use this summer lawn fertilizer on your lawn during the summer months.
- Apply it to dry grass before watering it in thoroughly.
- Use a Scotts spreader for the best results in drought tolerant grass and lawn insect control.
- Scotts® broadcast/rotary spreaders, use a setting of 3 ¾.
- Scotts® drop spreaders, use a setting of 8 ½.
- Scotts® Elite spreader, use a setting of 5.
- Water product in following application.
- Avoid using any other weed or lawn insect control products for at least a week after applying Scotts SummerGuard.
- One 13.35 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control covers 5,000 sq. ft.
WHEN AND WHERE TO USE
Where to Use
- Use on any grass type.
When to Apply
- Apply in Summer: June - August
Frequently Asked Questions
When should you apply Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control?
- This summer lawn fertilizer is best-used during the summer months. Apply it for the first time as soon as you notice any insect activity or drought damages.
Does Scotts SummerGuard need to be watered in?
- For best results, apply Scotts SummerGuard on a dry lawn and then water it in.
Is Scotts SummerGuard pet friendly?
- While Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food with Insect Control is pet safe, it’s recommended to remove pets from the lawn when applying any fertilizers and only allowing pets to return after watering the lawn.