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Is there a product on the market that will kill the weeds in my lawn but will not harm my grass and dogs?

All of the homemade weed killers I've found on the internet that are safe for dogs not only kill the weeds but kill the grass also.

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  • 8 years ago
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    I know you are looking for a one-dose, safe and effective product, but in reality there are few truly effective products with no safety issue. Organic products tend to be non-specific and best for spot treatment and often require repeat application. Even if your lawn grass is proper to your normal climate, variances in rainfall and temperature can stress it and allow weeds to out compete. Please look over the info in the links below. This is the only way you can make an informed decision. Some herbicides will affect nearby trees and shrubs adversely as they filter down through the soil, so it's not just your pet about which you need be concerned.

  • 8 years ago

    There are some herbicides which dont affect grass. Look for the following chemicals on the label: 2-4-D, mcpa, dichlorprop-P and dicamba are commonly used in lawn weedkillers.

    Interestingly Glyphosate is also used by some professional grounds keepers in very small controlled doses to kill undesirable weeds but keep the grass, even though it is a non selective herbicide.

    Source(s): Horticulturalist
  • 8 years ago

    There are TONS. You want a "broadleaf" herbicide. Bayer makes one. Just ask a pro at a garden center or greenhouse. NOT HOME DEPOT OR LOWE'S

    All are safe for dogs after they're dry. I use mine with the dog in the yard. He never goes anywhere near the sprayer.

    If you're that fussy, you could always pull them

  • 4 years ago

    I would desire to assert, Scotts weed killer. around up has a weed killer additionally for you to purchase with out killing your grass. I advise checking them out . in the previous calling a expert.

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  • 8 years ago

    Avenger Weed Killer is an organic, citrus-based weed killer and is safe for use around pets, kids and wildlife.

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