Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer
Overview & Benefits
Looking for a way to prevent weeds for a beautiful lawn all season long? With a single application of Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer in the early spring, you can stop crabgrass and problem weeds from invading your lawn. No matter the weather—rain, snow or freezing temperatures, once you’ve applied Halts®—you don’t have to worry about elements affecting its performance.
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Key Features



Secondly, after you mow leave the grass clippings on the lawn! This allows grass to use water more effectively. Finally, water; utilize nature’s sprinkler as much as possible. When you do have to water, do it between 6 and 10AM less water is lost to evaporation and more reaches the roots.


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Overview
- One application prevents crabgrass all season long
- Apply in spring to prevent crabgrass and problem weeds all season long
- Fall application prevents winter weeds, such as poa annua, henbit and chickweed
- Rain, snow or freezing weather after application won't affect product performance
- Apply in fall to prevent moss
Where to use
Use on lawn in early spring or fall.
Where not to use
Not for use on dichondra and bentgrass lawns.
When to apply
Apply in Spring to prevent crabgrass all season long. Fall application prevents winter weeds such as Poa Annua, henbit and chickweed.
How often to apply
Don't apply more frequently than twice a year. Allow at least a two month interval between applications.
Availability Regions
Spreader Settings
Scotts® Broadcast / Rotary Spreader (Turf Builder® Edgeguard Mini, Basic, Standard, Deluxe Edgeguard, Edgeguard DLX, Lawn Pro & Speedy Green) - 2 1/4
Scotts® Drop Spreaders (AccuGreen)- 4 1/2
Scotts® Easygreen® - 25 1/2
Scotts® Wizz™ Spreader - 3 1/4
Scotts® Elite Spreader - 3
Other Spreaders | Lookup spreader settings
Coverage area
5,000 sq. ft.
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Cautions
Don't use on newly seeded grass lawns until after the fourth mowing. On newly sprigged areas, wait five months before application.
Don't plant grass seed for four growing months or sprig an area for five months after use of this product.
Don't apply more frequently than twice a year. Allow at least a two month interval between applications.
Don't rake or aerify after application, as the Halts(R) chemical barrier in the soil will be disturbed.
Disposal Methods
Nonrefillable container. If empty: Do not reuse or refill this 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.
Product Label
This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
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Packaging
Bag
Active Ingredients
1.71% Pendimethalin