What Is a Non-Selective Weed Killer?

What Is a Non-Selective Weed Killer?

A non-selective weed killer is a product designed to control a broad range of unwanted weeds and grasses rather than targeting only specific types of plants.

Because non-selective weed killers can damage most vegetation they contact, they are commonly used in areas where complete vegetation control is the goal.

How Does a Non-Selective Weed Killer Work?

Non-selective weed killers are applied directly to unwanted vegetation. Depending on the formulation, they may work through direct contact with plant surfaces or be absorbed and moved throughout the plant.

Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer is a non-selective, contact weed and grass killer. It should be sprayed directly onto unwanted weeds and grasses until the vegetation is thoroughly wet.

For best results, apply to dry vegetation during full sun and dry conditions.

Where Are Non-Selective Weed Killers Used?

On farms and larger properties, non-selective weed killers are particularly useful in areas where weeds and grasses aren't wanted, including:

• Fence lines

• Gravel areas

• Barns and outbuildings

• Drive lanes and pathways

• Farm and field areas where vegetation control is desired

• Large properties and acreage

These applications make non-selective weed control useful for maintaining areas where unwanted vegetation can quickly become difficult to manage.

Non-Selective vs. Selective Weed Killer

The primary difference is what vegetation the product is intended to control.

A selective weed killer targets certain weeds while leaving particular types of desirable vegetation relatively unaffected when used according to its directions. Lawn weed killers designed to control broadleaf weeds without killing turfgrass are a common example.

A non-selective weed killer doesn't make that distinction. If the spray contacts desirable vegetation, it may damage or kill it.

Can You Use a Non-Selective Weed Killer Around Crops or Gardens?

Extra care is necessary.

Because Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer is non-selective, do not spray crops, lawns, flowers, garden plants or other desirable vegetation.

When treating weeds near plants you want to keep, direct the spray carefully onto the unwanted vegetation and avoid overspray.

Why Choose a Non-Selective Weed Killer?

A non-selective product makes sense when the objective is straightforward: remove unwanted weeds and grasses from an area rather than selectively removing one type of weed.

Natural Armor Farm & Agricultural Weed Killer provides this type of broad vegetation control in a ready-to-use, glyphosate-free formula, making it an option for farms and large properties where unwanted weeds and grasses need to be controlled along fence lines, gravel areas, barns, pathways and other non-crop areas.