You probably don’t want to hear the answer, but it’s true: natural and pet-friendly herbicides are the best way to control weeds without harming your pets. Most homeowners don’t realise that the chemicals used to get rid of unwanted weeds can actually harm their families.

What Kills Weeds Without Harming Pets and the Environment

When using herbicides to kill unwanted weeds in your garden, think about the effect they will have on your pets. These chemical pesticides come in different forms including oils, liquids and dust.

Some of these have been proven to cause neurological disorders in pets and even death. Don’t take the risk!

There are certain blends of herbicides that are safe for both you and your family. You want to check the label to see which of them contain ingredients like picron, atrazine and aceonophorbates. Just because they are labelled as “natural” doesn’t mean they aren’t harmful to your pet.

Using a pet friendly weed killer to safeguard your loved ones when they are in a garden recently treated with a weed killer
Use a pet-friendly weed killer to safeguard your loved ones when they are in a garden recently treated with a weed killer

What happens when pet owners spray their gardens with chemical-based pesticides and herbicides?

The chemicals seep into the ground and get ingested by your pet. If enough is ingested, it could trigger an allergic reaction. This could prove fatal for your pet.

So, now you know why you should use a pet-friendly weed killer. Now you need to find a safe blend. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to find a safe pet-friendly weed killer.

As more people are realizing the dangers of chemicals, the companies that make these products are coming out with safer formulations. Plus, they are making them in smaller doses. This makes them less dangerous for your pet and less likely to cause an adverse reaction.

What kills weeds without damaging your plants is an organic herbicide. These are generally made from plant parts such as green leaves, stems and flowers. They are non-toxic and work very well on all kinds of plants.

Organic herbicides are safe for your pet and the environment. They also don’t require any application or frequent feeding.

Different types of herbicides

There are two types of herbicides that you should be looking for. Some of them repel pests, meaning they will not kill your pet. Others don’t repel pests but will damage your plants if they get on them. These include herbicides used for flea control.

If you have pets, you may want to consider using a flea treatment with this ingredient. Some other herbs that repel pests include eucalyptus, marigold and sage.

To find these products, look online. Most stores have a line of herbal treatments for your pets. You can ask your veterinarian for recommendations, or you can search the Internet. In most cases, you’ll need to make a small amount with your pet first before you buy the products.

Many of the commercial weed killers sold at pet stores are available for home use as well. You do need to follow the directions carefully, however. These are intended for use on grass and other plants, not for pets. You’ll still need to do a bit of research on herbicides that are safe for your pet and the environment.

Most commercial herbicides come in powder form, which means you must dust or spray your yard before it will be effective. However, there are also liquids that you can spray directly onto your lawn or weeds.

The liquids are easier to use, especially if you’re doing the job of an entire lawn. You just have to remember to follow the directions. Remember, however, to only spray your pet and children with these products.

The new Roundup is a brand name of an herbicide without glyphosate made by Monsanto Company
The new Roundup is a brand name of a herbicide without glyphosate made by Monsanto Company

DIY herbicide weed killers

You can save money by doing your own herbicide treatment instead of buying chemical products. There are several products you can make yourself from household ingredients. It is important, though, that you only use natural ingredients.

Some herbicides can damage the delicate roots of your plants. You want to prevent that by only using herbicides that are designed to be effective on your type of plant.

What kills weeds without damaging pets and the environment is going to take some research. If you have any questions, you should check your local garden store or department store to see what is available. If you are not able to find what you’re looking for, you can also search online.

You should do your homework before starting to treat your lawns and gardens. You never know what might be in those weeds.

Final thoughts

Be enlightened about the right pet-friendly herbicides

Weeds can be a difficult problem to tackle, but there are ways to keep your lawn weed-free without harming pets. If you’ve got pets and want them to have access to the garden too, make sure that any product you use is safe for both animals and plants.

Some of these products even come in easy spray bottles or granules so they’re super convenient. There are also natural remedies like vinegar or dish soap which work well too.

Finally, do some research on what kind of weeds grow near your house because different types will require different treatments. You may need something stronger than just pulling them out by hand if it’s an invasive species or hardy plant like blackberry bushes.

Whatever treatment you decide is best it is always wise to carry out any weed killing with your pets safely secured within your home.

Want to know more about the safe use of weedkillers around your pets?

Knotweed Removal aims to provide the most up-to-date information, help and advice for YOU to make informed decisions. If you are unsure or uncertain about how to proceed, please reach out to us and we will gladly come back and advise you as best we can.

Governmental advice can be found here and the UK law covering the removal of Japanese Knotweed as stated under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 can be found here.

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Roundup Fast Action Weedkiller Pump 'N Go Ready To Use Spray, 5 Litre
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  • Children and pets need not be excluded from treated areas (once dry)
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  • ✔️ FAST ACTING WEED KILLER: WeedKil child and pet friendly weed killer is a weed and moss killer that can be effectively used on gardens, patios, paths, gravel and in the garden areas in between where vegetables and plants are grown. Best results are achieved against moss and small weeds less than 10cm high.
  • ✔️ ECO-FRIENDLY, NATURAL, ORGANIC WEED KILLER: Weedkil works in low temperatures and can be used all year round. 5L of solution provides up to 175sq metre coverage. Our product is made in the UK which means that we are guaranteed by the highest standards in the world.
  • ✔️ EFFECTIVE ALL YEAR ROUND: Our home & outdoors weed killer contains 60g/l acetic acid, It is the main component of vinegar and research shows that vinegar is used in many homemade tutorials on gardening. With this in mind, we have come up with a product that is best and easiest solution for controlling annual and perennial weeds.
  • ✔️ HOW TO USE: Ideally spray in spring and repeat as necessary over the growing season | Apply on a dry day when rain is not expected | The solution dries up often between 15-20 mins | It is good practice to wear gloves when using this product however it is not a requirement.
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  • ✔️ GLYPHOSATE FREE FORMULA: If you've been looking for a weed killer that is organic, safe and glyphosate free, then your search is over! That's because our product is made using natural ingredients unlike the conventional chemical based killers, which means it poses no harm to children, pets and wildlife once dried.
  • ✔️ READY TO USE, FAST ACTING WEED KILLER: WeedKil child and pet friendly weed killer is a weed and moss killer that can be effectively used on gardens, patios, paths, gravel and in the garden areas in between where vegetables and plants are grown. Best results are achieved against moss and small weeds less than 10cm high.
  • ✔️ECO-FRIENDLY, NATURAL, ORGANIC WEED KILLER: Weedkil works in low temperatures and can be used all year round. 1L of solution provides up to 35sq metre coverage. Our product is made in the UK which means that we are guaranteed by the highest standards in the world.
  • ✔️ EFFECTIVE ALL YEAR ROUND: Our home & outdoors weed killer contains 60g/l aecetic acid, It is the main component of vinegar and research shows that vinegar is used in many homemade tutorials on gardening. With this in mind, we have come up with a product that is best and easiest solution for controlling annual and perennial weeds.
  • ✔️ HOW TO USE: Ideally spray in spring and repeat as necessary over the growing season | Apply on a dry day when rain is not expected | The solution dries up often between 15-20 mins | It is good practice to wear gloves when using this product however it is not a requirement.

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