This is it—your last call for fall pre-emergent. If you haven't applied it yet, now is the time. Wait any longer and you'll be dealing with weeds all winter and into spring.
Fall pre-emergent is different from your spring application. While spring pre-emergent targets summer annual weeds like crabgrass, fall pre-emergent goes after a different set of problem weeds that germinate in cooler weather. Skip this application and you'll see the consequences in just a few months.
The Weeds You're Preventing
Two primary weeds make fall pre-emergent essential for North Texas lawns: Poa Annua and Rescuegrass. Both are annual grassy weeds, and both are a nightmare to control once they've germinated and established themselves in your turf.
Poa Annua, also known as annual bluegrass, creates light green patches that stand out against your lawn. Rescuegrass produces unsightly seed heads and spreads aggressively. Neither responds well to post-emergent treatments once established, which is why prevention is your best strategy.
In about three or four months, it will be obvious which homeowners in Midlothian and Prosper applied their fall pre-emergent and which ones didn't. These two weeds will give it away every time.
Why Timing Matters Right Now
Poa Annua and Rescuegrass both start germinating when soil temperatures drop below 70 degrees. Here in the DFW area, we're right on the verge of hitting that threshold. Once soil temps drop and those seeds germinate, pre-emergent can no longer help you.
The window is closing fast. Every day you wait is another day closer to germination. Homeowners in Prosper, Waxahachie, and throughout North Texas need to get this application down immediately.
Get It Done Today
This isn't a "sometime this month" task—it's a "this week" task. Check your soil temperature if you want, but the safer bet is to simply get your fall pre-emergent applied now rather than risk missing the window entirely.
Your future self will thank you when winter arrives and your lawn stays clean while your neighbors are wondering where all those grassy weeds came from.
Watch the video below to learn more about fall pre-emergent timing and why Poa Annua and Rescuegrass are so important to prevent.
For professional fall pre-emergent application in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
