Natural vs. Chemical Weed Control

Natural
vs.
Chemical
WEED
CONTROL

Your dream landscape can quickly be
destroyed by weeds that seem to pop
up overnight.

Arizona’s climate tends to be weeks of
sunny, dry weather, followed by periods of
monsoon rain.

This creates the ideal conditions for
weeds to sprout.

Once they do, you may find it hard to stop
them from spreading.

For most property owners, the choice is
narrowed down to either natural weed
control or chemical methods.

Each one has both benefits and drawbacks
for your landscaping.

Understanding when to use each one helps
you feel good about your choice for weed
control.

The most natural type of weed
control that you can use is pulling
them.

However, there are also natural
solutions that you can use to spray
weeds.

Citrus oil is a common natural
herbicide.

The compounds in citrus break
down the waxy surface of leaves
so that they cannot hold water.

After a few days in the hot sun, these
plants dry up and die.

Vinegar is another natural herbicide.
The acidic nature of vinegar burns the
leaves and stems of weeds.

Adding salt to a vinegar solution
further helps with the drying out
process.

This natural solution tends to
work best on younger plants, and
it sometimes takes several
applications to see the full
results.

Natural solutions tend to be non-
selective.

This means that they can
kill off plants that you
want.

Always use caution to only hit the
weeds when you use vinegar or
citrus oils.

EFFECTIVE
LAWN
MAINTENANC
E STRATEGIES

Weeds can also be naturally
controlled through proper lawn
care.

A thick, lush lawn helps to block
weed seeds from being able to
reach the soil.

We recommend mowing your grass
to the appropriate height for the
type.

Strong, healthy trees and bushes
also create shady areas where
weeds are less likely to thrive.

You should maintain a proper
watering schedule.

If grass or trees fail to thrive, then we
can help by analyzing your current
lawn care routine and the soil’s health
to identify a solution.

Restoring lawn health is often one of
the first steps toward using natural
weed control.

WHEN TO USE
NATURAL
WEED
CONTROL

Natural strategies for weed control are
often used by homeowners and
property managers of facilities where a
non-toxic solution is important for
safety.

For instance, you may need to try natural
weed control methods first on a
playground, where children and animals
spend time on the grass.

Natural weed control is also a great
way to eliminate small numbers of
weeds when they are young.

Pulling a weed, or spraying it with
vinegar before it spreads seeds, can
sometimes end the problem.

TIMES WHEN
CHEMICAL
WEED
CONTROL IS
BEST

Chemical herbicides have their place
in weed control.

They are stronger and
usually more effective than
natural methods.

Since they are chemical-based, we
also have the option of choosing
selective types that only kill specific
weeds.

This protects grass and other desirable
plants from damage.

You may also opt for chemical weed
control when long-term results are
important.

Many chemical preparations have
residual effects that can stop weeds
from coming back for up to a year
or two.

The best way to choose a weed control
method for your property is to assess all
of the factors that affect its effectiveness.

Whether you have sensitive children who
play on the lawn or aggressive weeds that
keep coming back, we have a solution to
keep your landscape weed-free and safe
for everyone.

Custom Weed & Pest Control has
been in business since 1989,
serving the greater Phoenix metro
area for both residential and
commercial.

We offer natural and chemical weed
control, with customized service to meet
your specific needs.

Natural vs. Chemical Weed Control

Natural vs. Chemical Weed Control

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