Specification: Active ingredient: Glyphosate & Diflufenican , Results In: Within 48 hours or least 4 weeks depending on the weed Thing is, the really strong industrial style weed killers aren’t the safest of chemicals to be spraying around if you have kids or pets, and that is why I thought it’d be a good idea to review the best pet friendly weed killers that are safe for the garden use. One of the biggest problems when using Glyphosate based weed killers, is that they are very susceptible to weather conditions and a bit of rain can seriously affect their effectiveness. In a place like the UK, where rain comes out of nowhere, and at a very frequent rate, that’s not ideal. Just because a brand says their weed killer is pet safe doesn’t mean it is organic, and it is often the case that they are not. A large number of weed killer products contain glyphosate and while this is thought to be harmless to pets once fully dried, there are still some questions about how much it affects the soil, and whether or not it is carcinogenic to humans, despite many companies’ claims to the contrary. The company claim that it will prevent weed regrowth for 3 months, but we haven’t had that long since we used it so I can’t confirm that. I will say though, that after a month the paved drive way is still looking good.

Again, organic weed killers are the best for this as they usually allow you to replant after just day or two. Weed killer power

Something I wasn’t so keen on was the odour of this weed killer. It wasn’t horrendous, but you could never call it pleasant either, and it was quite strong. Shake well, before use. Mark out area to be treated in metre squares. Maximum dose of 30ml per 1m².

This product works in much the same way as its nearest rivals, so the chemical is absorbed through the leaves of the weeds. This means that the optimal time to spray is during a dry patch in spring as rain will lessen the effects of the weed killer. Ideal for gravel paths, drives, patios, along fences and walls and around established trees and shrubs.this is a pet friendly weed killer, but only once completely dried out, so keep old Fido away from the area until you are completely sure. If a weed killer is organic it will no doubt say so on the labelling and will probably have the words glyphosate free in there somewhere. These organic weed killers usually contain something like aecetic acid, which is a main component of white vinegar and is relatively harmless. How long does it take to dry? This formula comes ready to use, so there’s no need to dilute it before using, and like the Roundup pump ‘n’ spray, this bottle comes with its own spray gun that can be adjusted to change from wide spray to focused jet.

Does it work? I would have to hold my hand up and say it definitely does. In fact, it seems to kill all weeds quite efficiently and that left me wondering if it was actually pet friendly, but we let our neighbour’s dog run around our garden after it had all dried out without any effects on the wee lad.

To make sure that the Weedol Pathclear is especially effective, its formula also adds 20 g/l of diflufenican to take care of foliage that glyphosate misses. One thing to consider is that this weedkiller does not cover a large area per tube despite the powerful, concentrated formula. The Resolva Path and Patio Weedkiller is probably best reserved for people who just need to handle a few small areas around the house and is definitely not intended for larger areas or persistent problems. However, as a lighter formula, this weedkiller is an inexpensive option that can fit anyone’s budget. Specification: Active ingredient: Organic (Glyphosate free) , Results In: Within 10-24 hours , Replant In: In 2-3 days This extremely potent formula is part of what allows the Elixir Gardens Barclay Gallup Weed Killer to cover so much area as well. Even though this formula only provides enough concentrate for 2L, it still covers 1666 m2 per L for a total coverage of 3332 m2 – by far the largest coverage we encountered. Use on gravel, paths, drives, patios, along fences and walls and around established trees and shrubs. How to use