Your backyard should be a place where you can enjoy being outside with loved ones. Unfortunately, it can be hard to relax if you’re distracted by a scattering of weeds. To take your lawn back, consider weed control. Below, Havasu Pest Control of Lake Havasu City, AZ, shares three ways to prevent weed infestations—so you can make the most of your yard.

3 Ways to Prevent Backyard Weed Infestations

1. Use a Pre-Emergent Service

Weed control companies can provide a pre-emergent service to suppress seeds from growing. This product bonds with the first few inches of topsoil in your yard to kill seeds before they sprout. Pre-emergents work for six months and cannot stop germinated weed seeds from growing. For continuous weed control, schedule a pre-emergent service every six months.

2. Use a Contact Product

If your yard is already full of weeds, you can prevent further growth and new generations by using a contact product. This systemic method kills weeds by moving through their root systems to reach every plant. Pair this service with a pre-emergent product to fully rid your yard of weeds and prevent regrowth. Contact products should also be applied every six months.

3. Don’t Pull Your Weeds

Dandelion seeds can easily spread when you blow on their puffy heads and make a wish. Weeds act similarly, although it’s much harder to see. While you may think manually removing the weeds throughout your yard will get rid of them, you’re likely making the problem worse by spreading the seeds. 

It’s possible to keep your yard free of weeds—so long as you use the proper prevention techniques. Instead of pulling them, opt for a pre-emergent service and contact product to address current populations and prevent new ones from growing. For ultimate weed control, call Havasu Pest Control at (928) 855-1054, or visit their website to learn more.