What is the green stuff sprayed on weeds?

The blue/green color comes from a dye that is used by some companies in their liquid applications. The turf dye serves as a marker allowing the applicator to see what has and has not been sprayed and gives the property owner confidence that indeed, something was sprayed.
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What is the green stuff landscapers spray on weeds?

It's a chemical, Glyphosate, known more commonly as Rodeo, and it's the same herbicide the city has been using for at least 10 years to control weeds in the park, says John Jenkins, assistant director of the parks department.
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What is the green spray on grass?

What is that weird-looking stuff? And why is it there? The answer is – hydroseeding – a mix of grass seed, mulch, fertilizer, water and a few ingredients to make all that stick together. (The mulch is coloured with a natural and biodegradable green dye to help see where the product has been applied.)
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What does TruGreen use to kill weeds?

In fact, TruGreen uses the weed killer glyphosate (Roundup), which is identified by IARC of the World Health Organization as probably carcinogenic.
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What do farmers use to kill weeds?

The herbicide, marketed by Monsanto under the brand name RoundUp, is a powerful tool in modern agriculture — it's very effective in killing weeds, thus saving farmers a lot of time. Before sowing, farmers spray glyphosate on their fields to kill unwanted vegetation.
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How to tell where I sprayed weed kill on my lawn? Plus how do lawn dye works?



What is the strongest weedkiller?

One of the strongest weed killers in the world, it's is also the most popular. Glyphosate is the winner.
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What kills weeds permanently?

Yes, vinegar does kill weeds permanently and is a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals. Distilled, white, and malt vinegar all work well to stop weed growth.
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How toxic is TruGreen?

TruGreen uses glyphosate, classified as probably carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, as well as a weedkiller with a label warning of "irreversible eye damage" and "allergic reactions," and a neurotoxic insecticide, according to Beyond Pesticides.
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Is TruGreen a waste of money?

Overall, we give TruGreen a score of 97 out of 100. We believe it's the best lawn care company in the industry. TruGreen offers customers flexibility with five different lawn care programs and is available in 49 states.
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How long does it take for TruGreen to work?

After a service, TruGreen advises customers to allow the application to dry before their families and pets can resume enjoying their lawns. Depending on weather conditions, the drying process usually takes from 1-2 hours.
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What is the spray-on grass called?

Spray-on grass seed, often known as “hydroseeding” is the process of spreading grass seed using a pre-mixed liquid. It's like spray painting your lawn but instead of paint it's a mixture of: (mostly) water. grass seed.
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Is Hydroseed safe for dogs?

Yes. It's Safe!

Hydroseeding is a completely safe and non-toxic method of growing grass and other vegetation. Our appplications are harmless to kids, pets, and wildlife. All of the products we use are eco-friendly, biodegradeable, and fully approved for residential and commercial applications.
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What is the green stuff sprayed on the side of the highway?

The grounds crew does spray something on certain high visibility areas, such as the Stetson Green and the Palm Court, but it certainly is not paint. Instead, it is a substance called SARGE, which is a green, UV-blocking pigment. Think of it as a sunscreen mixed with tanning oil, but for plants!
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What do construction workers use to grow grass?

"Fertilizer, lime and grass seed is combined in a water mixture, then sprayed on the ground to apply." "It is important to allow new grass to get as thick as possible so deep roots are established before grass is cut regularly. Public works will mow the area again within the next month."
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What makes hydroseeding green?

Hydroseeding is a method of sowing grass by spraying on a special seed mixture. Grass seed and water is combined into a slurry with lime, fertilizer, paper fibers, green dye and sometimes other ingredients. Technicians then spray this mixture onto a hillside or flat surface. The effect is immediate.
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What fertilizer does TruGreen use?

In addition, natural minerals such as potash may be part of the formula. The TruGreen® TruNatural®Lawn Plan uses 100% natural fertilizer that encourages healthy grass growth. This all-natural way to care for your lawn does not use traditional weed control.
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Can you cancel TruGreen at any time?

Cancelling a subscription service that you no longer need just became so much easier. Another option is to mail [email protected] asking the support team to cancel your account. To voice your concerns or raise a complaint, simply call 800-464-0171 from your phone.
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Does TruGreen get rid of crabgrass?

Because crabgrass is such a tough weed to eliminate, it may be time to bring in an expert. By applying lower volumes of herbicide with smaller spray droplets, the TruGreen technique allows for targeted control of crabgrass and other aggressive weeds.
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Is TruGreen safe for pets and children?

TruGreen is our top recommended lawn care service due to its variety of plan options, superb reputation and customer reviews, Healthy Lawn Guarantee, and pet-safe products! TruGreen advises family and furry friends to wait 1-2 hours before resuming activities on treated lawns.
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How long does TruGreen stay on your lawn?

TruGreen Mosquito Defense uses an innovative formula combined with a targeted application technique to significantly reduce the number of biting adult mosquitoes in your landscape for up to 30 days.
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How long do you have to stay off grass after TruGreen?

That's why we recommend that you and your pets should stay away from the lawn for up to 2 days after the TruGreen treatment. This will ensure that the chemicals have not only been fully absorbed by the lawn but have also dispersed into the atmosphere.
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Is vinegar as good as Roundup?

The acetic acid in even household vinegar was MORE toxic than Roundup! Going one step further, in this case a comparison of rate of application is a moot point. A 1% solution of glyphosate will kill most any annual weed listed on the label, and also the majority of perennial weeds.
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What is the fastest way to get rid of weeds?

6 Fast and Natural Ways to Kill Weeds
  1. Use mulch to smother weeds. Covering garden soil with a mulch blocks weeds. ...
  2. Douse weeds with boiling water. Weeds, like humans, will burn if exposed to boiling water. ...
  3. Soap weeds to death. ...
  4. Pickle weeds with vinegar. ...
  5. Give weeds a stiff drink of alcohol. ...
  6. Don't let 'em sprout!
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