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Step 1® Crabgrass Preventer Plus Lawn Food

Scotts Lawn Pro Step 1

Overview & Benefits

    • Prevents crabgrass and 8 other problem weeds.
    • Patented formula builds thick, green lawns from the roots up.
    • Scotts BEST Annual Program for a picture perfect lawn.
    • Not for use on dichondra or bentgrass lawns.

Available sizes:

    5,000 sq. ft. (13.35 lb) and 15,000 sq. ft.(40.05lb)

Spreader Settings

Scotts® Broadcast / Rotary Spreader (Turf Builder® EdgeGuard® Mini, Basic, Standard, Deluxe EdgeGuard, EdgeGuard DLX, Lawn Pro & Speedy Green)

  • 3

    Scotts® Drop Spreaders (AccuGreen, Classic Drop)
  • 6

    Scotts® Easygreen®
  • 27½

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How to Use

Apply when grass is dry. Set spreader: See spreader settings above for the appropriate setting for your spreader. For best results, use a Scotts® spreader. Product does not need to be watered in, but for best results, the lawn should receive 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water from rainfall or watering within 2-3 days after application.

When to Apply

Apply in early spring: February-April.

How often to apply

Apply in the early spring before the third or fourth mowing or before temperatures are regularly in the 80s.

Where Not to Use

Not for use on dichondea or bentgrass lawns. Do not use on lawns within 4 months of seeding or sodding as product will prevent grass seed from sprouting. Do not apply more than twice in one year.

Coverage Area

5,000 sq. ft. and 15,000 sq. ft.

What it Controls

Weeds: Prevents crabgrass all season. Feeds and greens up after winter.

Benefits

Prevents crabgrass and 8 other problem weeds. Patented formula builds thick, green lawns from the roots up.

Cautions

Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes and socks. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

FIRST AID
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may adversely affect non-target plants. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any product that lands on a driveway, sidewalk, or street, back onto the treated area of the lawn will help to prevent run off to water bodies or drainage systems. This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination. Application around a cistern or well may result in contamination of drinking water or groundwater.

Fertilizer Analysis

26-0-3

Container Type

Bag

Disposal Methods

If empty do not reuse 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.

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