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Scotts Halts Crabgrass Preventer

by Scotts

Homeowners who want a simple granular application without spray equipment

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Pendimethalin · Homeowners who want a simple granular application without spray equipment

$25-35 per bag

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Product Details

Active Ingredient:
Pendimethalin
Form:
Granular
Coverage:
~5,000 sq ft per bag
Cost:
$25-35 per bag

Compatible Grass Types

Kentucky Bluegrass Tall Fescue Fine Fescue Perennial Ryegrass Bermuda Zoysia Centipede Bahia Buffalo Grass

Community Consensus

Works fine but more expensive per sq ft than prodiamine and shorter residual. Stains concrete orange. Most r/lawncare regulars have moved past this to prodiamine WDG.

Overview

Scotts Halts is the most widely available granular pre-emergent at big-box stores. It uses pendimethalin as its active ingredient and provides approximately 90 days of pre-emergent protection against crabgrass and other annual grassy weeds.

How It Works

Pendimethalin creates a barrier in the soil surface that prevents weed seed germination. Apply with a broadcast spreader and water in. The granular form makes application simple — no sprayer needed.

Tradeoffs

Scotts Halts is more expensive per square foot than prodiamine WDG and has a shorter residual period (~90 days vs ~120 days). The main advantage is convenience: granular application with a broadcast spreader is simpler than mixing and spraying a liquid product. Most experienced lawn care enthusiasts graduate to prodiamine WDG for the cost savings.

Important Warning

Pendimethalin stains concrete and driveways a bright orange color. Always blow or sweep granules off hard surfaces immediately after application. Do not apply in windy conditions that could carry granules onto driveways, sidewalks, or patios.

Weeds This Product Controls

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