Treatment FAQ

how long not to walk on tru green treatment

by Savanah Wehner Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What should I do if I have any concerns about TruGreen?

If you have any concerns, please start by checking the Payments section of your Account Summary on TruGreen.com, or in the TruGreen mobile app, for details about what services were performed and billed. What should I do if I think TruGreen forgot to treat part of my property?

What happens to weeds during TruGreen treatment?

Weeds will compete with the grass on your lawn for nutrients and sunlight. Once weeds are selectively targeted during the TruGreen treatment process, brown and bare areas may develop and create a short-term void until the desired grass reclaims the ground.

How long does it take for TruGreen to dry?

After a service, TruGreen advises customers to allow the application to dry before their families and pets can resume enjoying their lawns. Depending on weather conditions, the drying process usually takes from 1-2 hours. Are the products applied by TruGreen safe?

How does TruGreen’s truhealth lawn plan work?

When you sign up for TruGreen’s TruHealth Lawn Plan, the first step is a Healthy Lawn Analysis by a PhD-certified lawn care specialist. Your specialist will get to know your lawn and its individualized needs, then design a plan of year-round lawn treatment applications geared to maximize the health of your grasses.

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How long after TruGreen treatment can I let my dog out?

1-2 hoursAfter a service, TruGreen advises customers to allow the application to dry before their families and pets can resume enjoying their lawns. Depending on weather conditions, the drying process usually takes from 1-2 hours.

How long should you stay off the grass after its treated?

“If you're trying to get rid of the bulk of the exposure, you want to be off of [a treated area] for at least two days, and I would say more like three,” Ginsberg says.

Is TruGreen safe for humans?

TruGreen uses glyphosate, classified as probably carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, as well as a weedkiller with a label warning of "irreversible eye damage" and "allergic reactions," and a neurotoxic insecticide, according to Beyond Pesticides.

How soon can you water after TruGreen application?

within 48 hoursWe recommend watering your lawn with 1 inch of water within 48 hours after an application, except in the event of a modest rainfall. This will help deliver the nutrients to the roots where your grass can actively utilize it, which will help achieve optimal results from our lawn application.

Is TruGreen harmful to dogs?

TruGreen ChemLawn is the leading provider of lawn care services in the United States, operating in 46 states with approximately 3.4 million residential and commercial customers. Their products are toxic to people and pets.

Can dogs walk on fertilized grass?

Like children, dogs and other pets also enjoy playing and running through the grass. But after fertilizing, it's also best practice to limit their use of the lawn for 24-72 hours.

Can lawn treatment hurt dogs?

Most commercial lawn fertilizers are toxic to dogs. Even if your dog is not technically allergic to them, make sure your canine companion is not exposed to them. Though most lawn fertilizers state they are safe once they are dry, your dog may still be affected by eating or licking the grass, or their feet and belly.

What chemical does TruGreen use on lawns?

glyphosateIn fact, TruGreen uses the weed killer glyphosate (Roundup), which is identified by IARC of the World Health Organization as probably carcinogenic.

Is TruGreen mosquito defense safe for dogs?

Is it safe for my children and pets? One treatment lasts approximately a month. As with all our applications, it's important that both people and pets stay off and out of treated areas and wait until the application has dried before enjoying your yard again.

Does TruGreen pull weeds?

TruGreen offers both pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control, tackling the specific weeds in your region with organic and safe treatments that work.

Does TruGreen spray for ticks?

TruGreen offers control for mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, grubs, and many common pests like spiders, cockroaches, earwigs, pillbugs, and chiggers.

How long does it take for TruGreen to dry?

Depending on weather conditions, the drying process usually takes from 1-2 hours.

What is the EPA for Trugreen?

All products used by TruGreen are registered for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are selected based on a number of criteria, including health, safety and the environment.

How to prevent mosquitoes from breeding?

To prevent mosquitoes from breeding, eliminate any standing water that might be present on your property.

How long does it take for weeds to show up on my lawn?

When should I expect to see results? If weeds are present on your lawn, you may notice visible results within a few weeks of your first visit. Depending on the condition of your lawn, it can take time to have a great lawn. As your specialist spends more time working on your lawn, its appearance will continue to improve.

Does lawn care renew automatically?

Automatic renewal varies, so please check with your local branch to determine if your service continues year to year. It’s important to note that continual lawn care is recommended for optimal results.

Does TruGreen kill mosquitoes?

Yes! TruGreen Mosquito Defense uses an innovative formula combined with a targeted application technique to significantly reduce the number of biting adult mosquitoes in your landscape. For the treatment to be effective, we target mosquito-attracting areas such as shrubs, mulch and wood piles.

How long does it take for TruGreen to dry?

Although highly dependent upon temperature and humidity, most liquid products TruGreen uses dry within 1-2 hours.

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How long does it take for weeds to show up on my lawn?

If weeds are present on your lawn, you may notice visible results within a few weeks of your first visit. Depending on the condition of your lawn, it can take time to have a great lawn. As your specialist spends more time working on your lawn, its appearance will continue to improve.

Is Trugreen Chemlawn toxic?

TruGreen ChemLawn is the leading provider of lawn care services in the United States, operating in 46 states with approximately 3.4 million residential and commercial customers. Their products are toxic to people and pets.

What is Trugreen's pre-emergence weed control?

Applied at the right time of year to coincide with the portions of plant life cycles when they are most vulnerable, TruGreen’s Pre-Emergent weed control gets to the root of weed problems.

What is TruHealth lawn care?

The TruHealth lawn treatment plan includes: 1 Healthy Lawn Analysis®: We evaluate your overall environment, soil and grass type—as well as the ways you use your lawn—to better understand your specific situation and your yard’s unique needs. 2 Healthy Lawn Guarantee®: We guarantee you’ll love your lawn. We ensure your satisfaction by making any needed adjustments to our service schedule. 3 Pre-Emergent Weed Control: Stop your weed problems before they start with our proven pre-emergent formulas. Applied at the right time of year to coincide with the portions of plant life cycles when they are most vulnerable, TruGreen’s Pre-Emergent weed control gets to the root of weed problems. 4 Targeted Weed Control: For species or applications where pre-emergent weed control is ineffective, TruGreen offers targeted applications to control weeds that have already sprouted. 5 Fertilization: TruGreen fertilizers are designed to give your lawn the nutrients it needs at the proper times of year. Well-timed applications in each season, applied by our TruExpert? PhD-Certified Specialists, give your lawn the food it needs to be the lawn you love. 6 Lime Soil Amendment: Lime can balance soil Ph to give your grasses the optimum soil conditions for abundant growth and lush, healthy greenery. Deep, strong roots; increased activity by positive microorganism populations; and improved nutrient availability can all be achieved with the proper use of lime.

What is TruGreen fertilizer?

Fertilization: TruGreen fertilizers are designed to give your lawn the nutrients it needs at the proper times of year. Well-timed applications in each season, applied by our TruExpert? PhD-Certified Specialists, give your lawn the food it needs to be the lawn you love.

What is TruGreen lawn plan?

TruGreen®'s TruHealth℠? Lawn Plan is scientifically designed and executed to help your lawn be the best it can be. Year-round, the TruHealth℠ lawn treatment package protects, nurtures and feeds your lawn grassesso you have a healthy, beautiful, hardy outdoor space that you and your family can use and enjoy.

Does Trugreen offer a discount?

TruGreen also offers easy online payment that includes a 10% discount. You can open an account, login securely and take care of everything right there on your screen. Your TruGreen specialist will have your most up-to-date information when they arrive for each scheduled application.

Is Trugreen safe for pets?

They do recommend keeping pets and kids out of treated areas while the application is still wet to reduce tracking into the house and to maximize everyone’s safety, but there is little-to-no transfer of any Tru Green treatment once the application is dry. Every treatment is applied in accordance with federal, state and local regulations to protect the ones you care about.

Is Trugreen a good lawn service?

TruGreen’s lawn service packages are just a small part of what makes TruGreen the best in the biz. Check out their Tree & Shrub Service. That holistic approach and dedication to safety gives TruGreen its most lasting value.

How to contact Trugreen?

Please call our Customer Service Center at 1-855-546-7336 and one of our representatives can provide you specific details about our programs and services. TruGreen offers a wide variety of services for your home and business. Our offering includes the following popular services:

What is the number for Trugreen?

Our offering includes the following popular services: Please call our Customer Service Center at 1-855-546-7336 and one of our representatives can provide you specific details about our programs and services. TruGreen offers a wide variety of services for your home and business.

How to control grubs in lawn?

We utilize nematodes for grub control. Nematodes are microscopic worms that move through the soil and seek out grubs. They enter the grub and release bacteria that convert the grub to a food source for young nematodes. This causes the grub to stop eating and eventually die. There are several nematode strains on the market; however, nematodes are extremely selective on the type of insect they attack. We use the most effective nematode strain available against European chafer grubs. Nematodes are safe to use on lawns and do not harm plants, people, pets or even beneficial insects. Our objective is to reduce the grub population to a level that does not cause injury to the lawn, however we cannot guarantee that animal activity (skunks, raccoons) will not dig in search of grubs. For the most effective control, you need to water your lawn the night before our nematode treatment and as soon after as possible. Keeping the lawn moist for a few days following this treatment will produce the optimal environment for the nematodes to work.

How often should core aeration be conducted?

Our service continues year after year unless we are notified to make changes to your program. A service such as core aeration should be conducted annually to provide the most benefit. Please contact us if you wish to cancel service.

Does rain help weed control?

First, be assured that the materials we apply are not being washed away. In most cases, rain will actually help the treatment. Fertilizer needs rain or irrigation at some point to activate it. Our grub control treatments also require watering-in. Our weed control treatments may have been affected if it rained within 3 hours of the treatment. If the weed is not showing any signs of affect from the weed control within a few days, it may have been affected by the rain, and feel free to contact us regarding next steps.

Who is involved in the first visit?

Our TruGreen-certified specialist and the homeowner (s) – if possible – are typically present for the first service. Each TruGreen specialist undergoes rigorous, best-in-class PhD-developed training to ensure every service is performed the right way, with the right equipment, at the right time. If you want to be home, we’d love to talk to you.

What exactly will happen during the first visit?

Your first visit is a great time for your specialist to get to know your lawn – and you! Partnership is ideal in this process so you can achieve your desired results. Your specialist will conduct a thorough analysis to determine exactly what your lawn needs.

When does this need to happen?

Your first service typically happens within seven days of your purchase. We recommend setting up your online account so you can easily manage your payment options, set appointment notification preferences and schedule your next service.

Where does your first visit take place?

As with all of our services, your first visit will take place in your outdoor living space. While we do recommend that you are home for your first visit, your specialist is able to complete your service provided you are prepared.

How can you learn more?

Easy – from advice on mowing your lawn to maintaining your outdoor living space year-round, we have many resources readily available to help you learn more about the science of your lawn.

Grass sits much higher than sidewalk after edging

So I just moved into a new house and I’m assuming the previous owners never edged the grass as there was about 3 inches of growth over the sidewalk. After edging a portion of it, the grass seems to sit much higher than the sidewalk with the dirt being visible. Is this normal? If not, any way of “fixing” it?

Beginner. First lawn, needs a lot of work. Not sure where to start. (Long post warning)

First lawn, not sure where to start. Weeds galore, stones/rocks, maybe some of these are plants? Really just looking for some general guidance/direction at this point. I've watched lots of tutorials regarding dethatching, aerating, seeding, starter fertilizer, etc.

How long does it take for Trugreen to dry?

A lawn will normally be dry 1-2 hours after treatment, but low temperatures, high humidity, low wind and cloudy conditions will increase the amount of time needed for the treatment to dry. Click to see full answer.

How long do pesticides stay on grass?

Lawn chemicals have been found to stay on grass for at least 48 hours after application.

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