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Which herbicides are suitable for lawns and gardens?

Herbicides are commonly used in turf and garden maintenance to control invasive and persistent weeds that compete with desirable plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight.

For controlling unwanted plants in lawns and gardens, you have a few herbicide options, starting with selective versus non-selective. Selective herbicides will target specific weed types, like broadleaf weeds or grass weeds, without harming your turf. On the other hand, non-selective options are used for total weed removal in areas where there are no off-target species to be concerned about, such as paths, driveways, and garden beds. 

Once you’ve decided which kind of formula suits your needs, consider the popular active ingredients on the Australian market. These include dicamba M, a combination of dicamba and MCPA (Kamba M), halosulfuron (Sempra), and glyphosate (Roundup Biactive), all of which are effective against common nuisances like clover, bindii, creeping oxalis, and nutgrass. 

These products generally come in liquid form and are easy to use with a standard garden sprayer. They are available in a range of pack sizes for both commercial and home use at Specialist Sales.

Which insecticides should be used in gardens and lawns?

Insecticides play an important role in maintaining the health and appearance of lawns and gardens by targeting damaging insects. Lawn grubs, armyworms, beetles, caterpillars, and curl grubs are just a few of the common pest species that can quickly damage turf or ornamental plants if left untreated. 

At Specialist Sales, we stock a range of insecticides featuring trusted actives like bifenthrin, fipronil, imidacloprid, and chlorantraniliprole. These products can all be used in gardens and lawns, and are available in various formulations, including granular, liquid concentrate, and ready-to-use options for different needs and application methods. 

Most insecticides offer both curative and preventative control, which will provide peace of mind throughout the growing season and beyond. 

Which fungicides are best used in lawns and gardens?

Fungal diseases are a frustrating component of turf and garden care, as they can appear without warning and spread very quickly. Conditions like dollar spot, brown patch, black spot, powdery mildew, and rust can all affect plant health and damage aesthetics in the process.

Fungicides provide a targeted treatment and prevention option. They’re essential for long-term plant health, especially in humid or wet climates where fungal outbreaks are likely. Discover a range of fungicides at Specialist Sales, formulated with active ingredients including azoxystrobin, propiconazole, and mancozeb. These are suitable for both preventative and knockdown use, and many include systemic action, which means the chemical moves throughout the plant for longer-lasting disease protection.

Product Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available for all Specialist Sales products, giving even first-time users confidence and peace of mind when selecting a treatment for their turf or garden. For more advice, contact our team of experts.