From Family Handyman · Alex Shoemaker · · 1m 10s
Weed Killer Colors Cheat Sheet
How to pick the right weed killer using color codes before buying.
In brief
How to pick the right weed killer using color codes before buying. Weed killer package colors help sort types but the product label matters most for safe use. Originally reported by Family Handyman.
What Weed Killer Package Colors Mean
Orange often points to products for crabgrass and other grassy weeds, yellow marks products for poison ivy and tough brush, green appears on weed killers for established lawns, blue kills weeds only, and black kills everything.
Why Weed Killer Colors Aren’t Universal
Weed killer colors aren’t a standard system across every brand, so two products with similar packaging may have different uses, and one brand may use several formulas targeting the same weeds.
How To Choose Weed Killer For Your Grass Type
Lawn products list grass types they can treat, weeds they control, and use limits, but driveway formulas can damage nearby lawns and landscaping.
Product Label Matters Most
Pesticide product labels provide critical information about safe and legal use, including approved sites and application limits.
Viral Color Guide Has Limits
The viral color guide helps shoppers scan shelves faster but the wording on the bottle provides the more reliable answer for safe use.
The one thing
Weed killer package colors help sort types but the product label matters most for safe use.
