Spot Spraying
Applying herbicide or pesticide only to the specific areas where weeds or pests are present, rather than treating the entire lawn. Spot spraying uses less product, reduces environmental impact, and minimizes risk to the surrounding turf.
Spot spraying is the recommended approach whenever weed or pest pressure is localized rather than lawn-wide. It is more labor-intensive than broadcast applications but uses a fraction of the product.
When to spot spray: When weeds are scattered rather than throughout the lawn. When treating a specific insect hotspot. When you want to minimize exposure near sensitive landscape plants.
How to spot spray effectively: Treat weeds when they are small and actively growing. Wet the leaves thoroughly — coverage is key. Avoid spraying in wind that could drift product onto non-target plants.
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