{"id":9229,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:46","slug":"how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How long after putting weed killer down is it safe for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/#How_long_after_putting_weed_killer_down_is_it_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"How long after putting weed killer down is it safe for dogs?\">How long after putting weed killer down is it safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/#Is_Ortho_weed_killer_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is Ortho weed killer safe for dogs?\">Is Ortho weed killer safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/#How_long_after_weed_spray_is_it_safe_for_pets\" title=\"How long after weed spray is it safe for pets?\">How long after weed spray is it safe for pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/#How_long_does_weed_killer_stay_toxic\" title=\"How long does weed killer stay toxic?\">How long does weed killer stay toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/#How_long_should_you_keep_pets_off_lawn_after_weed_and_feed\" title=\"How long should you keep pets off lawn after weed and feed?\">How long should you keep pets off lawn after weed and feed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-putting-weed-killer-down-is-it-safe-for-dogs\/#How_long_does_weed_killer_take_to_dry\" title=\"How long does weed killer take to dry?\">How long does weed killer take to dry?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_putting_weed_killer_down_is_it_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>How long after putting weed killer down is it safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A general rule of thumb is to keep the pet off the lawn for <b>24 hours after making an application. Many of these products dissipate with water, so if you want to be sure, water your lawn the next day before bringing out your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ortho_weed_killer_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is Ortho weed killer safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer: <b>Your pets can return to the areas treated with Ortho Weed B Gon Weed Killer For Lawns Concentrate 2 once the surfaces are completely dry (timing can vary). 202 of 309 people found this answer helpful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_weed_spray_is_it_safe_for_pets\"><\/span>How long after weed spray is it safe for pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, a 2013 study showed that lawn chemicals remain on sprayed surfaces for at least 48 hours after application. So, to be safe, you really shouldn&#8217;t allow dogs (or children) on a chemically-treated lawn for <b>at least 3 days after it&#8217;s been sprayed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_weed_killer_stay_toxic\"><\/span>How long does weed killer stay toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If weed killer was still present in the soil, you would not be able to grow anything. This is why most weed killers are designed to evaporate within <b>24 to 78 hours. This means that for the most part, it is safe to plant anything, edible or non-edible, in a place where you have sprayed weed killer after three days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_keep_pets_off_lawn_after_weed_and_feed\"><\/span>How long should you keep pets off lawn after weed and feed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s generally recommended to wait about <b>24-72 hours after a fertilizer application before letting your kids go back onto the grass and to also ensure your lawn is watered well before the kids go back to playing in the grass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_weed_killer_take_to_dry\"><\/span>How long does weed killer take to dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For best results, we recommend using Roundupxae Weed  Grass Killer products on dry, warm, wind-free days. But if it&#8217;s about to rain, fear not  all of our products should dry and become rainfast within <b>30 minutes to 3 hours  some even faster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long after putting weed killer down is it safe for dogs?Is Ortho weed killer safe for dogs?How long after weed spray is it safe for pets?How long does weed killer stay toxic?How long should you keep pets off lawn after weed and feed?How long does weed killer take to dry? 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