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Sarritor Weed Control & New Fiesta Liquid Weed Control PDF Print E-mail


LawnSavers uses the best products on the market that can provide visible results for our clients and are the safest option on the market.  As of 2010, LawnSavers has 3 (three) options to reduce weeds in your lawn, including a new & exciting liquid option called Fiesta!  In laboratory & greenhouse testing, our NEW liquid option shows great promise as a more effective weed management tool.  It is not reliant on you watering it in for 3 days and not as temperature dependant and restrictive as Sarritor.  Health Canada has granted registration as of April 14th 2010.  The Ontario Ministry of Environment has been reviewing the criteria for sale to professionals in Ontario and is expected to be allowed for use as of  early May. We will be introducing and including it in our programs at no extra charge.

Sarritor Natural Weed Control was another part of our solution in the past to manage weed problems in your lawn.  It was the most effective weed management tool available on the market in 2009 and works best on dandelion, thistle, ragweed and plantain provided temperature restrictions and watering instructions were followed. It is a tool to help REDUCE the number of dandelion weeds on your lawn, but not eradicate them. 

TWO (2) Applications of Weed control are included in each of our programs every year.  Weed Control is applied to weeds only on a spot application basis. Over time, we will help give you a healthier, thicker fuller lawn that reduces the overall number of weeds in your lawn.   A comprehensive multi-pronged approach including Professional Fertilization, aeration, certified overseeding and insect management will give you the most visible results.

FIESTA BACKGROUND

- New Patented technology by Neudorff: Fiesta is a fast-acting, selective bio-rationale herbicide used to control dandelions, narrow leaf plantain and other major lawn weeds.
- Is not a fungus
- Works on a wide variety of broadleaved weeds as part of an overall weed management strategy (including clover)- Some weeds may require 2 applications (depending on species and maturity of weed)
- Controls down to the root
- Derived from iron
- Water based with no unpleasant odor
- Rainfast in less than 3 hours
- Works in relatively cool weather
- People and pets can safely enter the area once dry

SARRITOR BACKGROUND

Sarritor is derived from a naturally occurring fungus called Sclerotinia Minor that is normally associated with rotting lettuce.  It was developed by Dr.Alan Watson at McGill University. See more at Sarritor.ca .   Call LawnSavers today and we can help you with our 20 years experience in Organic and Natural Lawn Care methods.

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Sample of our leave behind instructions for after treatment care of Sarritor in 2009:

NEW Natural Weed Control- Must Water!

Today we applied our innovative Natural Organic Weed Control product called “Sarritor”.

It is critical that this product remains moist to be viable.
  (water often to keep the product moist)

Sarritor is a naturally occurring fungus that is native to Canada that is capable of eliminating many broadleaf weeds in about 1 week.

When applied to a broadleaf weed the fungus will grow into the weed and absorb the plant tissues until the weed is completely gone.  Once the weed is gone, the fungus disappears.  It usually takes 5-7 days to eliminate the weeds (mainly effective on dandelion, thistle, ragweed & plantain).

The product does not pose a risk to human health or the environment and is compatible with normal lawn maintenance operations such as mowing fertilization and irrigation.

The product can be applied any time during the day as long as the soil temperature does not exceed 25 deg. Celsius.

You can walk on the grass immediately after the product is applied. However we recommend waiting 3 days before mowing or playing games on the grass since the product requires some time to establish in the weeds and start to work.  The product requires moisture to work effectively; therefore it will work better on rainy days.

3 IMPORTANT STEPS
  • WATERING: Watering is the most important aspect of getting the product to work. We ask that you water your lawn after the application is finished as soon as possible for 15 minutes. We also highly recommend repeating this for 3 days after the application. To ensure it does not dry out.
  • MOWING:  Normal mowing can resume 3 days after our application of Sarritor.  Also, try to avoid heavy traffic on the lawn for at least 3 days to allow the product to work more effectively.
  • PESTICIDE SIGNAGE: Although Sarritor is naturally occurring and SAFE for animals, birds and humans, Ontario Law still requires that we post a sign at each application.
If anyone should have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 905-707-9994 or 1-888-503-LAWN  for more information about Sarritor.
 
Remember: A Green, Thick & Healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds. Ask your LawnSaver how we can work together!