Spartan Herbicide | Pre-Emergent

Use Spartan Pre-Emergent Herbicide to Prevent Weeds in Lawns and Garden Beds

Bonus stubby holder with every 500ml Spartan purchased

Prevent weeds in your lawn before you see them!

Spartan pre-emergent is a professional grade herbicide designed to stop weeds before they germinate. Ideal for Australian conditions, Spartan forms a protective barrier in the soil to prevent common annual weeds from establishing in your lawn. This includes the difficult to treat Winter grass.

If you're looking for effective pre-emergent weed control for your lawn and garden, Spartan delivers long lasting results up to 6 months.

What Weeds Does Spartan Control?

Spartan helps prevent:

• Winter Grass (Poa Annua)
• Crabgrass
• Crowsfoot
• Paspalum
• Summer Grass
• Other annual grassy weeds
  

Applying Spartan at the correct time of year is critical for best results.

When Should You Apply Spartan in Australia?

For best results:

• Late Summer / Early Autumn – Prevent winter grass
• Late Winter / Early Spring – Prevent summer grass and crabgrass

Pre-emergent herbicides must be applied before weeds germinate. Once weeds are visible, a post-emergent herbicide will be required.

How to Apply Spartan Pre-Emergent Herbicide

1. Apply evenly using a calibrated spreader (How to calibrate your sprayer?)
2. Water in thoroughly within withing 7 days of application (6mm recommended)
3. Avoid disturbing the soil barrier after application
   

Correct watering is essential to activate the herbicide. (How long show I water for?)

Why Choose Spartan for Weed Prevention?

• Long residual control
• Professional-grade formulation
• Suitable for most established turf types
• Ideal for proactive lawn care programs
• Trusted by Australian lawn enthusiasts

Key Features

• Effective against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
• Economical solution for your main annual weed problems including African Lovegrass, Paspalum, Parramatta Grass, Summer Grass, Crab Grass, Crowsfoot Grass and Winter Grass
• Season-long control of annual weeds
• Reduces future weed set and germination

Spartan Herbicide is a pre-emergent herbicide that can be used as an effective tool to help Turf Managers control annual weeds (Summer & Winter).

Application Rate

• 10 - 40 ml per 100 square metres

Spartan Herbicide Value (Cost per application)

• 500ml pack - cost per 100sqm at a rate of 40ml per 100sqm is $9.60 inc GST
• 250ml pack - cost per 100sqm at a rate of 40ml per 100sqm is $11.20 inc GST

Details 

Spartan Herbicide (embargo alternative) selectivity is primarily through soil profile placement. Small-seeded plants take up greater amounts of the herbicide as they germinate in the soil profile zone of herbicide placement. 

Application should be prior to germination of the weeds.

Application Instructions