TruGreen treatments are generally considered safe for dogs, provided you keep them off the lawn until all liquid applications are completely dry or granular applications have settled (usually 1 to 2 hours). However, because their products contain chemicals, they are not 100% risk-free.
After a service, TruGreen advises customers to allow the application to dry (or the dust to settle for granular applications), before families and pets resume enjoying their yards. Although highly dependent upon temperature and humidity, most liquid products used by TruGreen dry within 1-2 hours.
It is generally recommended to wait 24 to 72 hours after applying pre-emergent herbicide before letting your dog onto the lawn. The safest practice is to wait until the product has been thoroughly watered in and the grass is completely dry to prevent skin irritation or ingestion.
TruGreen is totally toxic. Do not allow your dog on any lawn that is sprayed by them. Wiping feet when you get home is to late because your dog already started absorbing it.
If your dog walked on pesticide-treated grass, the most immediate risks are paw irritation or mild toxicity from licking their paws. The severity depends on the chemicals used and whether the spray was still wet.
Symptoms can appear anywhere from minutes to several days, depending on the specific toxin.
Veterinarians generally refer to Canine Hemangiosarcoma as the ultimate "silent killer" of dogs. It is a highly aggressive cancer of the blood vessel walls that usually develops internally in the spleen, heart, or liver, causing fatal internal bleeding without showing any prior warning signs.
Most TruGreen liquid applications take 1 to 2 hours to fully dry. However, factors like high humidity, cloudy skies, or low wind can slow down the drying process.
TruGreen has faced several notable lawsuits regarding its chemical products, advertising, and marketing practices, including:
Can I receive treatment if I have pets? Absolutely! We do ask that you keep your pets inside your home on scheduled service days and keep them off a treated lawn until the application has dried.
The "7-7-7 rule" for dogs typically refers to a puppy socialization guideline, though some also use a version of it as a timeline for helping rescue dogs settle into a new home.
Most synthetic pre-emergents are safe for dogs once the product has been thoroughly watered into the soil and the lawn is completely dry. However, the wet chemicals can cause skin irritation, drooling, and stomach upset. Always check the specific product label for exact reentry times.
Keep dogs off treated grass for at least 24 to 72 hours, or until the lawn is 100% dry. The exact time depends on the chemical, but you should always refer to the specific product label or your pest control company's instructions.
If your dog walks on fertilized grass, the main risks are mild paw irritation or skin rashes. More severe issues (like drooling, vomiting, or chemical burns) only typically occur if the dog licks the chemicals off their paws, eats the granules directly, or if the fertilizer was recently sprayed and combined with harsh herbicides.
TruGreen uses a mix of commercial-grade granular fertilizers and liquid synthetic herbicides to manage weeds and turf health. Common active ingredients include Dicamba and 2,4-D for broadleaf weeds, Prodiamine (Barricade) for crabgrass prevention, and Glyphosate for targeted weed control.
Timing: Apply fall lawn fertilizer once between August and November, right before winter hits, six to eight weeks after the summer feeding. Apply the Scotts® Lawn Care Program fall product now if you've been following that regimen.
Canceling TruGreen is moderately difficult because you cannot do it online and must deal with their aggressive retention department. Expect a persistent sales pitch, long phone hold times, and be prepared to take extra steps to ensure the cancellation is finalized.
TruGreen, originally known as ChemLawn and later as TruGreen ChemLawn, is the largest lawn care company in the United States.
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These substances include the insecticides rotenone and permethrin (which may be found in clothing or nets treated to kill mosquitoes, for example); organochlorines, such as beta-hexachlorocyclohexane; and the herbicides paraquat and 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D).
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According to industry data, individual treatment applications typically cost between $35 and $56. With most plans including 6-8 treatments per year, annual costs generally range from $400 to $800 for an average-sized lawn. Additional services like aeration and overseeding often cost around $150 extra.
In most cases, rain after a TruGreen application is actually beneficial. TruGreen treatments—especially granular fertilizers and insecticides—need moisture to dissolve and carry nutrients into the soil.
To kill weeds permanently, you need to eliminate the root system while stopping future seeds from germinating. There is no single magic bullet, but combining a targeted post-emergent (to kill existing weeds) with a pre-emergent (to prevent regrowth) delivers the longest-lasting results.
Dogs say sorry using "appeasement behaviors" to show they mean no harm, avoid conflict, and want to restore peace. Instead of an apology, they display submissive body language such as avoiding eye contact, flattening their ears, tucking their tail, or rolling onto their back to expose their belly.
Dogs usually "say goodbye" when nearing the end of their lives or when recognizing the departure of a loved one. Their goodbyes are instinctive, quiet, and deeply rooted in their emotional bond with you.
Cobbing (also called "corn cobbing") is a harmless behavior where a dog uses their front teeth to gently nibble or chatter at a person, another dog, or objects like blankets. It earns its name because the visual motion resembles a human nibbling corn off a cob.