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"Yes" Sugar can be used to kill weeds. But it does not really kill the weeds it makes the soil too rich for them to grow in. I started to do this 3 years ago as an experiment. I spread the white sugar in a Scott's hand held spreader set at #1 and did my lawn 13 times that year. The grass grew so well and all the weeds disappeared except for creeping charlie. The next year I did my lawn 6 times with the sugar since it grew so well the year before. But I had a few dandelions growing so I believe it should be about 9 times a year you should do your lawn with the sugar. I have also done spot weeding with the sugar in just putting sugar on the weed itself to kill dandelions and they grow fast and disappear because I made the soil rich and weeds do not grow in rick soil.
Now for you people who talk about ants being attracted to it (The sugar) You are right ants like to eat sugar but they do not like to live in it. When I first did my lawn I put 2 hand fulls of sugar on a large ant hill. We have ant hills that are 3 inches high and about 1-2 feet across. 2-3 weeks later there was very little activity in the ant hill so I put 2 more hand fulls on it . 2-3 weeks after that the ant hill was dead and they where moving to a new one 15 feet away. So I believe I poisoned their home and or attracted micro organisms to it. If the eggs where covered in sugar they might have been killed by things in the soil. Ants must have enemies TOO!
What else can I help you with?
Will corn gluten kill weeds?
It does not actually kill actively growing weeds but it can be used as a natural way to prevent weeds.
How does agent orange kill weeds?
Agent Orange didn't kill weeds it killed trees to flush out Viet Cong soldiers and encampments. Agent Blue is what was used to kill weeds. Thats what you want to look for for weeds.
Does sugar kill weeds?
Sugar does not directly kill weeds, but it can affect their growth. When applied to the soil, sugar can promote beneficial microbial activity, which may outcompete or inhibit harmful weeds. However, it is not a reliable or effective method for weed control compared to traditional herbicides or physical removal. For best results, it's advisable to use proven weed management strategies.
Does miracle-gro kill weed plants?
Miracle-Gro is a fertilizer and not specifically designed to kill weeds. However, if not used properly, it can promote the growth of weeds along with desired plants. To kill weeds, a weed killer specifically designed for that purpose should be used.
Does diatomaceous earth kill weeds?
No this does not kill weeds, It will only kill insects.
Does salt permanently kill weeds?
Salt can temporarily kill weeds by dehydrating them, but it can also harm the soil and surrounding plants if used in excess. It is not a permanent solution as weeds may eventually grow back.
How do you kill weeds using Tipp-Ex?
To kill weeds with Tipp-Ex just brush it over the weeds.
What do you call a substance that kill weeds?
A substance that kills weeds is known as a herbicide. Herbicides are used to control or eliminate unwanted vegetation like weeds.
How can hot water be effectively used to kill weeds?
Hot water can effectively kill weeds by pouring it directly onto the weeds, which causes the plant cells to burst and die. This method is a non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to control weeds without using chemicals.
Cheap way to kill grass and weeds?
will to kill weeds you can go to home depot and get weeds spray and spray in on or around the weeds and there you go .
Will manure promote grass growing and kill weeds?
it will make your grass grow but it will not kill weeds=)
How long does it take to effectively kill weeds?
The time it takes to effectively kill weeds can vary depending on the type of weed and the method used. In general, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks for most weed control methods to fully eliminate weeds.
