Product Label
NET WEIGHT 17 LBS. (7.71 KG)NET WEIGHT 17 LBS. (7.71 KG)
COVERS
5,000 Sq. Ft.
COVERS
5,000 Sq. Ft.
PREMIUMPREMIUM
Prevents Crabgrass And Feeds In One Application
SEASON-LONG
CRABGRASS
CONTROL
SEASON-LONG
CRABGRASS
CONTROL
APPLY
EARLY SPRING
APPLY
EARLY SPRING
PREMIUMPREMIUM
APPLY
EARLY SPRING
APPLY
EARLY SPRING
This product contains 0.021 pounds of the active ingredient dithiopyr per 17 pound bag.
EPA Reg. NO. 57131-15 EPA Est. No. 57131-WI-1
See back of bag for Precautionary Statements and Directions for Use.
FPO UPC
0 24378 97097 0
SEASON-LONG
CRABGRASS CONTROL
SEASON-LONG
CRABGRASS CONTROL
PREMIUMPREMIUM
APPLY
EARLY SPRING
APPLY
EARLY SPRING
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEE
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEE
100%
100%
FPO UPC
0 24378 97097 0
FPO UPC
0 24378 97097 0
PREMIUMPREMIUM
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
TOTAL NITROGEN (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.0%
26.0% Urea Nitrogen*
SOLUBLE POTASH (K
2
O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0%
IRON (Fe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0%
Plant Foods derived from: Polymer Coated Urea, Muriate
of Potash and Urea. Iron derived from iron oxy sulfate.
*7.8% slowly available urea nitrogen from polymer
coated urea.
FPO UPC
0 24378 97097 0
Doc.# RP57131-110-20-17
Distributed and Guaranteed by:
Eau Claire Coop Oil Co.
P.O. Box 837
Eau Claire, WI 54702
260-1590
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation.
Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the
toilet.
FIRST AID
IF IN EYES Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Hot Line Number: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control
center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-424-9300 day or night,
for emergency treatment information.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This product is toxic to fish and highly toxic to other aquatic organisms including oysters and
shrimp. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm
drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather
when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not
blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any product that lands on a
driveway, sidewalk, or street, back onto the treated area of the lawn will help to prevent runoff
to water bodies or drainage systems.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store this product only in its original container in a cool, dry area
inaccessible to children and pets. For bags after partial use, reseal opened bag by folding
top down and securing.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product that cannot be used or
chemically reprocessed should be disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal
or in accordance with applicable federal, state or local procedures.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. If empty:
Place in trash or offer for recycling, if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste
agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor
drain.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Menards Premium Crabgrass Preventer
1
with Lawn Food 26-0-3 provides a full feeding of
fertilizer, pre-emergence control of crabgrass, and will control or suppress listed weeds and
grasses when applied prior to germination. In addition, this product will control crabgrass that
has germinated within the past 4 weeks (when crabgrass seedlings first become visible in the
established lawn). Post-emergence control is limited to crabgrass. This product provides
up to 4 months of crabgrass control when applied according to label directions.
WHERE TO APPLY
Menards Premium Crabgrass Preventer
1
with Lawn Food 26-0-3 should be applied only to
lawns that are well established and to grass species listed on this label. The following grass
species are tolerant to this product when applied as directed:
Note: For newly established lawns, initial application of this product should be made only
after turfgrasses have developed a vigorous root system and received at least two mowings
following seeding, sodding, or sprigging. Exception: In newly established lawns of Kentucky
bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and/or tall fescue, this product may be applied two weeks after
the first sign of germination.
Not for use on turf being grown for sale or other commercial use as sod, or for commercial
seed production, or for research purposes.
WHEN TO APPLY
Apply this product within a few days after mowing and delay mowing again for a few days
after application. Do not apply this product in moderate or high wind conditions to prevent
drift and uneven distribution of fertilizer. Avoid applying when temperatures are above 90°F.
Spring Application
Control of Crabgrass: This product provides pre-emergence control of crabgrass when
applied prior to germination. In addition, this product provides post-emergence control of
seedling crabgrass after germination and emergence. Post-emergence control is limited to
crabgrass only and is effective up to 4 weeks after germination of crabgrass. This generally
corresponds to the time when crabgrass seedlings first become visible in the established
lawn. Properly timed applications will control existing crabgrass and prevent further
emergence of crabgrass seedlings. Do not apply this product later than 4 weeks after
crabgrass germination.
Bentgrass, creeping
Bluegrass, Kentucky
Fescue, fine
Fescue, tall
Ryegrass,
perennial
Cool-Season Grasses
Bahiagrass
Bermudagrass
Buffalograss
Carpetgrass
Centipedegrass
St. Augustinegrass
Zoysiagrass
Warm-Season Grasses
Control or Suppression of Other Grass and Broadleaf Weeds:
For control or suppression of other grass and broadleaf weeds, this product must be applied
as a preventative treatment prior to their germination and emergence. Only crabgrass will be
controlled with applications made up to 4 weeks after weed germination.
Fall Application
This product can also be applied from late summer through early fall (late August through
November). When applied in the fall, a sequential or second application of this product must
be made the following spring to provide season-long control of crabgrass. If this product is
applied in the fall, do not reseed, overseed or sprig lawn within 12 weeks after application.
Weeds Controlled or Suppressed
Length of Control
Menards Premium Crabgrass Preventer
1
with Lawn Food 26-0-3 will provide up to 4 months
of crabgrass control when applied according to label directions. The actual length of control
will vary depending on use rate, weather conditions, condition of the lawn, intensity of weed
pressure, and the location or "Region" within the United States where this product is being
applied. Refer to the map below to determine the region of the U.S. that includes your
location. Use the table below to determine the amount of this product to apply in your location
based on the desired length of weed control or need for post-emergence crabgrass control.
Reseeding/Overseeding/Sprigging
Wait 10 weeks to reseed, overseed, or sprigging of areas treated with this product. When
reseeding or overseeding, follow proper cultural practices for seedbed preparation, seeding,
irrigation and fertilization.
Use "Regions" within
the United States:
†Use the higher rate range in areas of high weed pressure or for increased length of control.
Maximum Application Rate
• Do not apply more than 9.2 lbs. of this product per 1,000 sq. ft. per application
• Do not apply more than 27.6 lbs. of this product per 1,000 sq. ft. per year
• In the state of New York, do not exceed 4.6 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. per year of this product
HOW TO APPLY
Apply evenly to the lawn using a drop or rotary-type spreader. Over-application may cause
burning, under-application of this product will not achieve desired results. For best results,
apply this product uniformly by walking at a steady speed carefully avoiding skipped areas.
Calibrate the spreader according to the manufacturer's directions or follow Calibration
Instructions below.
Watering or rainfall: Performance is improved if application is followed by ½ inch of rainfall
or sprinkler irrigation. Erratic weed control may occur if not activated by rainfall or irrigation
within 30 days of application.
AFTER YOU APPLY
• Do not use clippings from treated turf for mulching around vegetable or fruit trees.
• Do not allow people or pets to enter treated area until dusthas settled.
• Do not seed or sod for 10 weeks after a spring application or 12 weeks after
a fall application.
• Treated area should receive ½ inch of water from sprinkler irrigation or rainfall
within 30 days.
SPREADING PATTERNS
Calibration Instructions: Spreader Settings are recommendations. Variations in physical
characteristics, walking speed, condition of spreader and application surface may require a
different spreader setting. To provide proper distribution of product, while walking at a
comfortable pace, check your spreader on 1,000 square feet of lawn and adjust accordingly
to apply at the 1,000 square foot rate.
Calculating Total Lawn Area
LENGTH X WIDTH = TOTAL SQ. FT. then subtract NON-LAWN AREAS (House, Garden,
Driveway)
Warranty Disclaimer
Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description of the label and is reasonably fit for the
purpose stated on the label when used in strict accordance with the directions, subject to the inherent risks
set forth below. To the extent consistent with applicable law, SELLER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Terms and Conditions of Use
Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions and Inherent Risks of Use before using this product.
If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. To the extent consistent
with applicable law, by using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions and
Inherent Risks of Use.
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be
followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this
product.
INHERENT RISKS OF USE: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the manufacturer, or the
seller shall not be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from the use,
handling, application, storage, or disposal of this product or for damages in the nature of penalties,
and the buyer and the user waive any right that they may have to such damages.
Grasses
barley
barnyardgrass
bluegrass, annual
brome
crabgrass, large
crabgrass, smooth
crabgrass, Southern
crowfootgrass †
dallisgrass
goosegrass
foxtail, green
foxtail, yellow
kikuyugrass †
oats, wild
ryegrass
(annual & perennial)
sandbur
smutgrass
Broadleaf Weeds
bittercress †
carpetweed
chickweed †
geranium, Carolina †
henbit
knotweed, prostrate
lespedeza, common †
marestail
medic, black
mustard
oxalis, buttercup
pineappleweed
pigweed, redroot
parsley piert †
purslane, common
rocket, London
shepherdspurse
speedwell, corn †
spurge, garden
spurge, prostrate
spurge, spotted
woodsorrel, creeping
woodsorrel, yellow
† Suppression only
North
South
Use Rates
Region of U.S.
North
South
Length of Crabgrass Control
2 - 3 months 3 - 4 months
Early Post-emergence Control
2.4 lbs/1000 sq ft 3.2 lbs/1000 sq ft 4.0 - 9.2 lbs/1000 sq ft
†
3.5 lbs/1000 sq ft 4.0 - 4.7 lbs/1000 sq ft
†
4.0 - 9.2 lbs/1000 sq ft
†
Amount to Apply
(Pounds of product to apply per 1,000 square feet of lawn)
BROADCAST SPREADER
First spread the borders of your lawn. Walk at an even speed making sure particles overlap previous
pass (approximately within 5 feet of each other). Shut off spreader when stopped or when you reach
a border strip.
Brand/Model Calibration Settings
of Spreader at 3.4 lb./1,000 sq.ft.
AgriFab (0-10) 4
Chapin (0-30) 12
Chapin 8000A (0-5) 1.5
Craftsman (0-10) 4
Earthway EV-N-Spread(0-30) 12
Scotts Basic (0-15) 4.5
Scotts Standard (0-15) 4.5
Scotts Deluxe EdgeGuard (0-15) 4.5
Scotts Easy Green 26
Scotts Speedy Green 5.75
Yardworks (0-10) 4
Yardworks YSB10M (0-15) 4.5
DROP SPREADER
First spread the borders of your lawn. Walk at an even speed making sure that spreader wheel
overlaps previous wheel mark. Shut off spreader when stopped or when you reach a border strip.
Brand/Model Calibration Settings
of Spreader at 3.4 lb./1,000 sq.ft.
AgriFab 4
Craftsman 4
Earthway EV-N-Spread 9.5
Lawncrafters 4
Precision 1.5
Red Devil 1.5
Scotts AccuGreen 1000 6
Scotts AccuGreen 2000 6
Scotts AccuGreen 3000 6
Scotts Even Green 7.5
Yardworks 4
Long-lasting
Feeding
Prevents Crabgrass & Feeds
In One Application
Deep Greening
Formula
Long-lasting
Feeding
Prevents Crabgrass & Feeds
In One Application
Deep Greening
Formula