How Much Weed Killer Do I Need?

How Much Weed Killer Do I Need?

The amount of weed killer you need depends on the size of the area being treated, the amount of unwanted vegetation and how thoroughly the weeds and grasses need to be covered.

Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer is applied directly to unwanted vegetation until the plant surfaces are thoroughly wet. Because weed density can vary significantly from one property to another, the amount required can also vary.

Start With the Area You Need to Treat

Before purchasing weed killer, identify the areas where vegetation control is actually needed.

On farms and large properties, these may include:

• Fence lines

• Gravel roads and driveways

• Barns and outbuildings

• Equipment areas

• Drive lanes and pathways

• Field edges and other non-crop areas

A property may contain hundreds of acres while only a fraction of that acreage actually requires treatment.

How Much Area Does One Gallon Cover?

As a general guide, one gallon of Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer covers approximately 1,000 square feet, although actual coverage will depend on the amount and density of vegetation being treated and the application method.

Because the product is ready to use, coverage is based on applying enough product to thoroughly wet the unwanted weeds and grasses rather than diluting the product to cover additional area.

Estimating Weed Killer for Larger Areas

Using approximately 1,000 square feet per gallon as a planning estimate:

• 1 gallon — up to approximately 1,000 sq. ft.

• 30 gallons — up to approximately 30,000 sq. ft.

• 55 gallons — up to approximately 55,000 sq. ft.

• 275 gallons — up to approximately 275,000 sq. ft.

Actual usage can vary depending on weed height, density, application equipment and how heavily the vegetation is sprayed.

What About Fence Lines?

For fence lines, total acreage isn't usually the most useful measurement.

Instead, consider the length and width of the strip being treated. A narrow treatment along several thousand feet of fencing may require considerably less product than treating the same property's entire acreage.

The same approach works for farm roads, driveways and pathways.

Choose a Size Based on Your Ongoing Needs

A gallon container may be practical for smaller treatment areas, while farms and large properties with extensive fence lines, gravel roads and equipment areas may benefit from larger quantities.

Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer is available in 1-gallon containers, 30-gallon drums, 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes.

Don't Overapply Just to Increase Coverage

Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer is designed to be applied directly to unwanted vegetation until thoroughly wet.

The goal isn't to saturate the ground. Focus the application on the weeds and grasses you want to eliminate and avoid spraying crops, lawns or other desirable vegetation.

For larger properties, estimating the square footage of the actual treatment areas—and allowing for the density of the vegetation—is the best way to determine how much Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer you'll need.