Understanding Season-Long Residual Control with Non-Selective Herbicides

Published by Pro-Serve, Inc. | EPA REG. NO. 33560-41

When facility managers and land care professionals need reliable vegetation control that lasts throughout the growing season, understanding residual herbicide action becomes crucial. Unlike contact herbicides that only affect existing vegetation, residual herbicides continue working in the soil to prevent new weed germination for extended periods.

What Is Residual Herbicide Control?

Residual control refers to a herbicide's ability to remain active in the soil and prevent weed seeds from germinating and establishing. This extended activity period distinguishes residual herbicides from contact-only products, providing ongoing protection rather than just immediate knockdown.

Key benefits of residual control:

• Prevents new weed germination for months after application

• Reduces the need for multiple treatments per season

• Provides consistent vegetation management in high-traffic areas

• Cost-effective for large-scale commercial applications

Bare ground after an application of BareGround Ultra

Real Customer Experiences: Testimonials and Reviews

BareSpot® Product Performance - Customer Feedback

Wildlife Habitat Management Professional via Amazon: "I purchased these pellets to kill wild rose bushes and they work great! Just know that they will kill everything. They definitely do the job."

Cedar Control Specialist via Amazon: "Apply it as per directions then be patient. It does what it advertises, takes a couple months and precipitation is necessary. Works best during growing season but it KILLS cedars."

BareGround® Ultra - Extended Residual Performance

Independent field trials demonstrate BareGround Ultra's superior longevity compared to competing products. Our three-way combination of Sodium Metaborate (48.5%), Sodium Chlorate (30%), and Bromacil (1.5%) provides both immediate knockdown and up to one-year residual control.

Conclusion

Season-long residual control with granular non-selective herbicides offers facility managers and land care professionals a proven approach to efficient vegetation management. Pro-Serve's commitment to manufacturing high-quality granular herbicides ensures reliable performance across diverse applications.

Family-owned and based in Memphis, TN, Pro-Serve specializes in manufacturing non-selective granular herbicides for professional vegetation management. EPA REG. NO. 33560-41. Visit www.pro-serveinc.com for technical resources.