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Pre-Emergent on Moss Lawn: Unknown Effects, Test Small Area

Q: Pre-emergent safe for moss lawn?

A: Pre-emergents stop seeds; moss uses spores, so theoretically safe. But effects unknown. Scotts Halts (pendimethalin) label says it controls moss with fall application. Test small section in March, report in June.

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