Quick Reference ☎️

📋 Lawn Care Product Safety Database

Product / Brand Type Herbicide(s) Fertilizer Components Pet-Safe Label? Re-Entry Window Dog Risk Level Available In Notes
Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed Synthetic granular 2,4-D, Mecoprop, Dicamba N-P-K blend ❌ No 24–48 hrs (after watering in) 🔴 High US Most widely used; granules must fully dissolve before pet access
Scotts Max Weed & Feed Synthetic granular 2,4-D, Quinclorac High-N blend ❌ No 48 hrs 🔴 High US Stronger formulation; greater caution required
Vigoro Weed & Feed Synthetic granular 2,4-D, Dicamba N-P-K blend ❌ No 24–48 hrs 🔴 High US (Home Depot) Store-brand pricing; same risk profile as Scotts
Yates Weed & Feed Synthetic liquid/granular MCPA, Dicamba N blend ❌ No 24 hrs (liquid), 48 hrs (granular) 🔴 High AU, NZ Common in Australia; liquid formulas dry faster but still hazardous
Brunnings Lawn Weed & Feed Synthetic granular MCPA, Bromoxynil N-P-K blend ❌ No 48 hrs 🔴 High AU Check label for specific re-entry time
STA-Green Weed & Feed Synthetic granular 2,4-D, Dicamba N-P-K blend ❌ No 24–48 hrs 🔴 High US (Lowe's) Budget option; no added pet safety measures
Menards Weed & Feed Synthetic granular 2,4-D, Mecoprop N-P-K blend ❌ No 24–48 hrs 🔴 High US (Midwest) Regional availability; similar formula to national brands
EcoScraps For Organic Gardening Lawn Fertilizer Organic granular None (fertilizer only) Compost-derived N-P-K ✅ Yes (fertilizer) When dry (~2–4 hrs) 🟢 Low US No herbicide; weed control handled separately
Safer Brand Lawn Restore Organic granular None (fertilizer only) Feather meal, poultry N ✅ Yes When dry 🟢 Low US OMRI listed; no synthetic chemicals
Jonathan Green Organic Lawn Food Organic granular None Soy/poultry-based N ✅ Yes When dry 🟢 Low US Pet-friendly fertilizer; no weed control component
Espoma Organic Lawn Food Organic granular None Bio-tone microbes + N ✅ Yes When dry 🟢 Low US OMRI listed; promotes soil biology
Preen Natural Weed Preventer Organic granular Corn gluten meal None ✅ Yes Immediately after watering 🟡 Low–Medium US Pre-emergent only; won't kill existing weeds
Sunday Smart Lawn Plan Customized liquid None (optional bio-herbicide add-on) Seaweed + N ✅ Yes (base) When dry 🟢 Low US Subscription-based; custom nutrient formulas per soil test
Scotts EZ Seed Synthetic granular None Starter fertilizer + seed ⚠️ Partial 24 hrs 🟡 Medium US No herbicide, but high N fertilizer — risk if ingested in quantity
Dr. Earth Super Natural Lawn Fertilizer Organic granular None Fish bone + kelp N-P-K ✅ Yes When dry 🟢 Low US OMRI; strong smell may attract dogs — store securely
BioAdvanced 3-in-1 Weed & Feed Synthetic liquid Atrazine, 2,4-D N blend ❌ No 48 hrs 🔴 High US Contains Atrazine — one of the more toxic options for pets
Lilly Miller Lawn Food Synthetic granular None (some SKUs have herbicide) N-P-K ⚠️ Varies by SKU 24–48 hrs 🟡 Medium US West Check individual product label carefully
Miracle-Gro Weed & Feed Synthetic granular 2,4-D, Dicamba N-P-K ❌ No 24–48 hrs 🔴 High US Popular but same risk class as Scotts
Weed Wizard Organic Herbicide Organic liquid Citric acid, clove oil None ✅ Yes When dry (~1–2 hrs) 🟢 Low US Contact herbicide only; no residual activity
Fiesta Lawn Weed Killer Iron-based liquid Iron HEDTA (selective) None ✅ Yes (low risk) When dry 🟢 Low CA, some US Broadleaf selective; approved for use around children and pets
Iron X (ferrous sulfate) Mineral supplement/moss killer None Iron ✅ Yes (diluted) When dry 🟡 Medium US, UK, AU Iron toxicity possible if large amounts ingested; use with care
Green-It Herbicidal Soap Organic liquid Ammoniated soap of fatty acids None ✅ Yes When dry 🟢 Low US OMRI listed; contact kill only; no residual

⚠️ Risk Level Key

Level Symbol What It Means
High 🔴 Contains synthetic herbicides (2,4-D, Dicamba, Atrazine, etc.) — restrict pet access per label
Medium 🟡 No herbicide but contains strong fertilizers, or formulation varies by SKU — verify label
Low 🟢 Organic, no synthetic herbicides, OMRI-listed or equivalent — safest choice for dog households

🧪 Common Herbicide Ingredients — Dog Toxicity Quick-Look

Ingredient Found In Risk to Dogs Symptoms if Ingested
2,4-D (Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) Scotts, Vigoro, Menards, Miracle-Gro 🔴 Moderate–High Vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, lethargy
Dicamba Scotts, Vigoro, STA-Green 🔴 Moderate GI upset, salivation, possible CNS effects at high dose
Mecoprop (MCPA) Scotts, Yates 🔴 Moderate Nausea, muscle incoordination
Atrazine BioAdvanced 🔴 High Vomiting, lethargy, liver/kidney stress; possible carcinogen
Bromoxynil Brunnings 🔴 High Metabolic disruption; avoid all pet contact
Quinclorac Scotts Max 🟡 Low–Moderate GI irritation; less systemic concern than 2,4-D
Iron HEDTA Fiesta 🟢 Low Mild GI upset only at typical application rates
Corn gluten meal Preen Natural 🟢 Negligible Non-toxic; digestible protein source
Citric acid / clove oil Weed Wizard 🟢 Low Mild irritation to mouth/paws if licked immediately after application
Ammoniated fatty acid soap Green-It 🟢 Low GI upset if large amount ingested; rinse paws if contact

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