Because “I’ll get to it next year” is the reason your lawn looks like a jungle in June. Fall might feel like a time to wind down your yard work, but trust us — there’s still plenty of action happening beneath the surface. And if you time your final treatments right, you can set your lawn, landscape, and sanity up for a much smoother spring. Here’s your no-fluff, late-season cheat sheet on what to spray right now to finish strong and stop pests and weeds from making a comeback next year. Broadleaf Weed Control Dandelions and clover aren’t gone — they’re just laying low. Fall is the perfect time to knock them out, because they’re storing energy in their roots. Spray now = less weed invasion in spring.Spray later = cue the “why does my neighbor’s lawn look better?” rant. Fall Perimeter Pest Spray Bugs are cold too, and they’re currently shopping for real estate (spoiler: it’s your basement). Now’s your chance to build the invisible “No Vacancy” sign. Target: Foundation Door frames Window wells Garage entries Crawlspaces Bare Ground Herbicide (Fence Lines, Gravel Areas) Now’s your time to get ahead on weed-prone zones like: Gravel driveways Around outbuildings Fence lines Mulch beds Treat them now and enjoy a weed-free start next season. Cluster Fly & Boxelder Bug Prevention If you’ve ever had an attic full of flying bugs that die and drop from your can lights… you already know. Spray the south and west sides of your home (where the sun hits) and around entry points. Early fall is your best shot at cutting down the invasion before it starts. Tree & Shrub Root Feeding (Yes, again. Because it’s that important.)Fall is prime time for root development — and a well-fed tree is a healthy tree come spring. If you missed your earlier chance, there’s still time… but not much. Timing Matters — Don’t Wait Too Long Many of these treatments lose effectiveness once soil temps drop too low or the first freeze hits. Aim to apply: Pest control: Before average temps drop below 50°F Weed control: While weeds are still green and active Root feeding: Before soil freezes completely Bonus Tip: Don’t Waste Product Trying to spray a dormant weed or treating frozen soil is like putting on sunscreen at night — technically possible, but completely useless. If you’re not sure what’s still active in your yard, snap a pic and send it our way — we’ll let you know what’s worth spraying. Need Product Recommendations? We’ve got pro-grade options and application tools ready to ship or pick up in-store.
