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pre-emergent options in Canada

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#1 ·
Hello,

I was looking for prodiamine in Canada. I'm in Mississauga, ON. But, I don't think its available in small quantities or at a reasonable price.

Are there any other options for a pre-emergent for crabgrass in my area?

Thanks
 
#2 ·
Maybe try and get some from someone on here? Maybe someone will message you or post in marketplace or the Canada sub forum.

I was able to buy small amounts (5oz, 7.5oz, etc) from an eBay seller in Ontario who has disappeared. When I'm close to running out I'm going to try and split a 5lb from seedworldusa.com at least 2 ways...just way too much for my lawn.
 
#3 ·
The 65 WDG on seedworld is enough to last a home owner with say 5k sq ft AND applied at the Maximum annual rate every year so many years they will likely never finish it in a life time. And that's max rate, and with shorter Canadian seasons max rate might be used first time. I didn't ever use max rate because I like to overseed a section each year seed down mid to late August...so no more than 4-5 months of protection is ever needed.

I use seedworld too much, I got addicted but the quali pro 65 WDG is probably the one thing I would get. With the prodiamine all the money I spent ordering post emergent herbicides was basically not needed because I get hardly any weeds. I would get prodiame and the smallest bottle of speedzone and your done.

The time saved on were control, the greener grass with no weeds taking nutrients and sunlight, the yellowing stress from most weed killers.....or paying someone to treat weeds will cost far far more money, time and stress than 1 order of the 65 WDG prodiame and you get a nicer lawn.

It's so worth it....and I was nervous the first time i ordered. It's so ridiculous now to me after getting accustomed to ordering.

It's not that expensive and now I can give my father some every year and even a Christmas gift for a friend into lawn care and still know I'll never use it all.
 
#4 ·
I'm sure you can work out a deal with a member from Ontario area. I give some of mine away to neighbors for free. I have a 30yr supply at max rates. Less weeds on their yard means less weed seeds on mine. Ask in the canadian folder for some exchange/deal.
 
#6 ·
Unfortunately I've given some of mine away and I now have 38,500 sq. ft. So I can't help you out.

2 options:

1) Post something in the Ontario Sub forum
2) Buy it from Seed World. The 5lb bag isn't too expensive and I think it's well worth the money

PreM is not available in Canada because it is banned. Seed World will be your source, should you choose to buy it. Yes they ship to Ontario and no, you won't have any issues getting it across the border.
 
#30 ·
Unfortunately I've given some of mine away and I now have 38,500 sq. ft. So I can't help you out.

2 options:

1) Post something in the Ontario Sub forum
2) Buy it from Seed World. The 5lb bag isn't too expensive and I think it's well worth the money

PreM is not available in Canada because it is banned. Seed World will be your source, should you choose to buy it. Yes they ship to Ontario and no, you won't have any issues getting it across the border.
They are about to bann even Dimension, even for golf courses...July 2024. So stock up.
Fines also go up. 600 1st catch, 600 000! 2nd. 3rd is...prison...Federal offense... Learned all this on a 2 days Master Class with 2 Penn State PhD's
 
#20 ·
Major newbie here. I've just purchased a 5lb bottle of Quali-Pro Prodiamine 65 WDG Herbicide from Seed World. I'm located in SW Ontario and currently I'm stuck at work until Wednesday (April 27th). Before I left for work (2 weeks ago) the soil temp was 55F. It's now up to 60/65F. The Prodiamine just arrived today and it's killing me that I can't get it down (24 degrees outside today).

Question: I've read that the target temperatures for pre em is around 55F. If I spray when I get home with the temps at around 60/65F, will it even work? Am I too late and just waisting my time and resources? I have read that some people chose to apply the product in two steps, once at 55F for 2 months then when the soil is at 70F for another 2 months.
I'd appreciate any insight! My lawn is about 2 years old now and we are starting to see a lot of wanted broadleaf, clover and different grab grasses.
I also bought Tenacity a year ago but have. It used that either.
Thanks.
 
#31 ·
Major newbie here. I've just purchased a 5lb bottle of Quali-Pro Prodiamine 65 WDG Herbicide from Seed World. I'm located in SW Ontario and currently I'm stuck at work until Wednesday (April 27th). Before I left for work (2 weeks ago) the soil temp was 55F. It's now up to 60/65F. The Prodiamine just arrived today and it's killing me that I can't get it down (24 degrees outside today).

Question: I've read that the target temperatures for pre em is around 55F. If I spray when I get home with the temps at around 60/65F, will it even work? Am I too late and just waisting my time and resources? I have read that some people chose to apply the product in two steps, once at 55F for 2 months then when the soil is at 70F for another 2 months.
I'd appreciate any insight! My lawn is about 2 years old now and we are starting to see a lot of wanted broadleaf, clover and different grab grasses.
I also bought Tenacity a year ago but have. It used that either.
Thanks.
Don't sweat about. Soil Should stay at 55 for a week! And forecast shoud be upwards for you to worry. I think have to look closer to the next 2 weeks temps forecast. And even then, better later than never.
 
#21 ·
CoastieGuy said:
Major newbie here. I've just purchased a 5lb bottle of Quali-Pro Prodiamine 65 WDG Herbicide from Seed World. I'm located in SW Ontario and currently I'm stuck at work until Wednesday (April 27th). Before I left for work (2 weeks ago) the soil temp was 55F. It's now up to 60/65F. The Prodiamine just arrived today and it's killing me that I can't get it down (24 degrees outside today).

Question: I've read that the target temperatures for pre em is around 55F. If I spray when I get home with the temps at around 60/65F, will it even work? Am I too late and just waisting my time and resources? I have read that some people chose to apply the product in two steps, once at 55F for 2 months then when the soil is at 70F for another 2 months.
I'd appreciate any insight! My lawn is about 2 years old now and we are starting to see a lot of wanted broadleaf, clover and different grab grasses.
I also bought Tenacity a year ago but have. It used that either.
Thanks.
It's never too late to apply your pre-'em.. you just might have missed some stuff…. Keep in mind that the pre ''em is not really for broadleaf weeds.. it's more about weedy grasses..a typical three way can take out the broadleaf stuff. Tenacity has its uses, but not really good for problems you are describing. Seems everyone is on a tenacity kick these days. If it is all you have it could help with weed control.
 
#22 ·
CoastieGuy said:
Major newbie here. I've just purchased a 5lb bottle of Quali-Pro Prodiamine 65 WDG Herbicide from Seed World. I'm located in SW Ontario and currently I'm stuck at work until Wednesday (April 27th). Before I left for work (2 weeks ago) the soil temp was 55F. It's now up to 60/65F. The Prodiamine just arrived today and it's killing me that I can't get it down (24 degrees outside today).

Question: I've read that the target temperatures for pre em is around 55F. If I spray when I get home with the temps at around 60/65F, will it even work? Am I too late and just waisting my time and resources? I have read that some people chose to apply the product in two steps, once at 55F for 2 months then when the soil is at 70F for another 2 months.
I'd appreciate any insight! My lawn is about 2 years old now and we are starting to see a lot of wanted broadleaf, clover and different grab grasses.
I also bought Tenacity a year ago but have. It used that either.
Thanks.
I'm also in SW Ontario. Do you want to sell any since my understanding is the 5lb bottle could not be used in a lifetime and will not last that long?
 
#24 ·
I'm new to the forum and new to the whole lawn care. I'm located in Windsor ON and I've been trying to educate myself on how to take care of my new lawn.

I'm wondering if anyone on this thread is located in or near Windsor ON and has some extra Prodiamine they're will to share for the right price.

On the same topic, it seems Soctts Turf Builder Weed Prevent Corn Gluten Meal is the only option available to us Canadian in local stores. Has anyone tried this? Does it work?

Thanks
 
#25 ·
New here. Any recommendations/solutions? Reseeded spring 2021 and now stuck with this (crab grass?) all over the lawn. Too much to pull by hand. Approximately 3000 sq ft. Located in London, Ontario. Willing to buy/split with anyone in SW Ontario.

We also use Tru Green every season to service the lawn, but would prefer to manage it ourselves but unsure what you order from the States.