Does this work in cold weather? Have recently purchased but debating whether to apply it to large leave piles this cold fall or wait until spring?
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Depends where you live. If you get snow, leave it until spring. Otherwise it should work but it needs to build heat to bresk down the leaves. Above 40 degrees for sure.
293437
Definitely wait until Spring! Adding this in the cold won't result in a significant increase in the composting speed. It would be better to so this before it gets cold to generate more heat and keep the pile active through the winter. If it is warm enough, do that, but if not it would be best to wait.
823486
I cant say about working in cold . I do think They have a website . Although this product worked slowly , I was pleased with the results . I personally wouldn't be afraid to use it just because its cold out . Hope this helps .
2027595
I haven't used it in Winter yet but I can see no reason why it wouldn't, it removes dirt very well and gets all the cracks and crevices on my work boots Ask me in February
1141204
No,this is a good time to use it.it will do its job over the winter months.As it rains and snow melts it will clean of stains & mildue & any moss growth.But be aware this will that time.it is not an over night fix.Hope this helps you.I am very happy with my results.
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I think the key thing is to use it consistently, and in the proper pattern. and in accordance to your weather In my case, in the fall, I need to ensure the immediate 20' surrounding my house is covered at least every month, to keep them from tunneling under porch and hibernating there. (I have 2 acres of yard and am in Zone 7, so I have to sacrifice some parts during the year and winter months) In the spring (as soon as you see activity in the perimeter), start your dosing, if they have infiltrated close, drive them out by doing a 10-20' perimeter closest to your house/center of the lawn week 1, the next band (21-40') the next week, and then band 41-60' etc to your edge perimeter. If that works, then you can just treat that outer perimeter every month-6weeks for the rest of the year. This worked well for me this year. If you get a lot of rain, you may need to tighten your dosing windows, but 4-6 weeks the oil should last given ~1" of rain/watering a week.
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I should have brought it in to the gardening shed...but forgot. We live in mid-Michigan and had a very bitter winter with a lot of snow. I left it out and no problems - have already begun using again, now that we've had an unusually warm early Spring. It still looks great! No signs of damage. I don't plan on pushing our luck next year.
793639
It works in any temp. It works by making a type of foam. No warm up or heat is used to make the snow
222271
Not sure if you could use it to prevent. This stuff gets pretty hot when exposed to water and the effectiveness will eventually taper off. I would think even a small snow fall would activate it for a little while and then you would need to lay down more.
1041320
I used it in the beginning of the summer, and it is now winter. I didn't apply it twice. I will most likely apply it again at the start of next summer. I was not measuring it, but it controlled the overgrowth situation of the woodlands moving into areas I didn't want encroached upon.
102996
I've been using Jobe's spikes that have over-wintered with no adverse effects. Also, I'd point out that roses are hungry flowers and should be fed every three months year round where frozen topsoil doesn't prohibit. Gemerally this means that spikes may be applied during the January thaw. :-)
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I have watched some Youtube videos on the application of this product and it was suggested to apply all year long, but obviously there is snow on the ground and the little critters tunnel below. I would think to try it, but personally find its almost impossible to rid these guys seeing the product used irritates them, thus they relocate... next door until you stop using. I'm personally focusing on certain areas and if they want to roam all the way in the back.... God bless them! Sorry not what you wanted to hear, but the product is expensive so if it works for you in your area.... great, if not... save your money and buy a couple cats to let out and clean up for you : ) Best of luck from NY! I have watched some Youtube videos on the application of this product and it was suggested to apply all year long, but obviously there is snow on the ground and the little critters tunnel below. I would think to try it, but personally find its almost impossible to rid these guys seeing the product used irritates them, thus they relocate... next door until you stop using. I'm personally focusing on certain areas and if they want to roam all the way in the back.... God bless them! Sorry not what you wanted to hear, but the product is expensive so if it works for you in your area.... great, if... » Read More I have watched some Youtube videos on the application of this product and it was suggested to apply all year long, but obviously there is snow on the ground and the little critters tunnel below. I would think to try it, but personally find its almost impossible to rid these guys seeing the product used irritates them, thus they relocate... next door until you stop using. I'm personally focusing on certain areas and if they want to roam all the way in the back.... God bless them! Sorry not what you wanted to hear, but the product is expensive so if it works for you in your area.... great, if not... save your money and buy a couple cats to let out and clean up for you : ) Best of luck from NY! « Show Less
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Worked best in warm weather, it works in cold weather but it's not as effective. This is from personal experience.
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Have not had during a winter so not much help here. Also, we are on an Atlantic Island off the Delmarva coast so we don't get as cold as Wisconsin. We do have a lot of dampness and humidity and it has worked perfectly so far. We have multiple people who access the box and no problem there either. Regards...Louisa
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It is recommended to use this product in springtime when the tree leaves are emerging. That is when the insecticide has the greatest flow from the tree roots upward. I used it late summer in hope that there was still some capillary action to draw this drench into the tree.Use it once a year. I recommend boring 1 inch to 2 inch holes into the dirt near the base of the tree to contain the run-off and serve the root system more quickly.
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well, first I have to say that it depends on the season. It has been working really great until now that the rainy season is here,,,for obvious reasons, the rest of the year it works great!!!!! but you really have to powdered it. The first time I did it my yard looked strange but it lasted for months and my pet were so clean and happy. I believe that this product is a miracle for this purpose and many others....
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I live in Minnesota and we just got 5 inches of snow. I think you will be fine. In my opinion the crabgrass preventer is an extra bonus as your just giving your grass the food to start growing for the year.
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Yes I did blow snow with it. It worked fine on the light dust. Not so much on the wetter stuff. I still applied salt to make sure I didn't slip.