Keep Your Lawn Pest and Weed Free with #AMDRO Powerflex
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I'm a sponsored blog partner with AMDRO and participated in their PowerFlex Pest & Weed System Program.
A few months ago when the warm weather returned to Florida, the weeds in the lawn started growing like, well, weeds. Now, our yard has become overrun by not only weeds, but famous Florida summertime pests too, like palmetto bugs also known as roaches, ants and other undesirable creepy crawlies. To help combat both the weeds and the pests, I have been given the opportunity to try the new AMDRO Powerflex Pest and Weed System!
{What is the AMDRO Powerflex Pest and Weed System?}
The AMDRO PowerFlex Pest & Weed System moves pest and weed control into the 21st century of technology by creating one innovative solution that fits all of consumers’ control needs. The battery-powered sprayer features four specialty formulated cartridges that eliminate a wide range of pests – from ants and cockroaches to dandelion and many other hard-to-control weeds. Available cartridges include: Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate; Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate; Yard & Perimeter Outdoor Insect Killer Concentrate; and Home Pest Indoor Killer Concentrate. To use the system, you just follow these easy instructions:
- Fill the reusable one gallon tank with clean water
- Twist in one of four patent-pending cartridges
- Spray to treat target pests; quickly switch between projects by removing the cartridge, flushing the applicator for ten seconds with water from the tank and twisting in a new cartridge
The AMDRO Powerflex system arrived with a sprayer and four cartridges, one of each type. It honestly was really simple to setup and use. All I had to do was follow the three easy steps and there were no complicated instructions or worse yet, mixing directions to follow. We decided to try out the Yard & Perimeter Outdoor Insect Killer Concentrate first, since we have noticed way to many ant mounds forming in the yard and bugs congregating near the base of the house. The boys are forever getting bit by ants in the yard during the summer, especially after it rains, so I wanted to put a stop to that.
Matt volunteered to do the spraying and the system is pretty light and easy to spray with. The only thing I wish is that the nozzle was a little larger and would spray a little faster or more at a time, but there is probably a reason for the controlled spraying and my impatience needs to take a back seat. We sprayed the base of the house, around the porch, spot treated the lawn in areas that were heavily contaminated with ants and also sprayed the trees and bushes near the entrance to the house.
So far, I have noticed a smaller amount of ants running around after just a day. I am looking forward to seeing more of them disappear, and we will be using the Home Pest Indoor Killer Concentrate next, to make sure none of those outdoor pests make it inside.
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AMDRO wants to help you keep your yard and home pest and weed free this summer with the AMDRO Powerflex system. That is why they are giving one lucky Life With 4 Boy reader the chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below!
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146 comments
Honestly, the dehumidifier in our finished basement gets rid of lots of bugs in the summertime.
ReplyDeletemaggie at literary winner dot com
My best way to get rid of pests is to hire a pest control service! Here in NC all of our neighbors have one. They come out quarterly for treatments.
ReplyDeleteName on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
natural weed killers!
ReplyDeleteWe have scorpions so I leave that to the professionals! But I do spray directly in and outside around the house with vinegar
ReplyDeleteWe don't have too many pest problems, just gross, soggy, standing water from the months of rainfall. My yard is more like a murky pond.
ReplyDeleteWe usually get cave crickets, spiders and little ants. what we do each spring is spray all around our foundation, this usually keeps the bugs away.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
We get a lot of flies in the summer because of out dogs going in and out. I have fly catchers posted at the back door. It doesn't work completely but it helps.
ReplyDeleteWe spray with vinegar in between cracks outside, and boric acid and sugar for ants.
ReplyDeletewe have rental houses, and we use amdro on a regurly basis when people move in and out. it really works good.
ReplyDeleteI just recently tried baby powder where I had ants coming in the house. Normally I use bait traps for them.
ReplyDeleteI check for weeds weekly to remove them. Ive usually just bought a weed remover spray.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Sakovitz on rafflecopter
I don't have a lot of pests except for the stinkbugs which get worse every year. I wish there was a way to treat them, but even the pest control places tell you there is little you can do.
ReplyDeleteI use 20 Mule Team Borax to get rid of roaches.
ReplyDeleteI try to dig up the root with weed, but I always fail!
ReplyDeleteI actually do call a professional.
ReplyDeleteGet the weed out by the root if possible!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Marie
lilnursejen at yahoo dot com
I put newspaper on the ground between the plants in our garden to keep the weeds at a minimum.
ReplyDeleteabfantom at yahoo dot com
I pull out weed weekly and natural weed killers
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
I saw on pintrest that pouring lemon juice on the weeds will kill them. I havent tried it yet. And to keep the animals out of my garden I pour bacon grease around it weekly.
ReplyDeleteI use grass clippings to reduce weeds - thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I had a good tip, but for our weeds, I use a weed killer. Its the only way I know how to get rid of them. I have not tried anything like this for the ants though....I would love to get rid of those all together!
ReplyDeleteMy husband gets rid of the weeds, the exterminator gets rid of the pests
ReplyDeleterosans4@comcast.net
Keep your pet food off the ground so it doesn't attract ants
ReplyDeletessgsweeps @hotmail .com
I've heard that vinegar will kill unwanted weeds, but I haven't tried it yet.
ReplyDeleteI use bleach and boiling water to get rid of cicada killer bees.
ReplyDeleteI use a fertilizer with weed control in the Spring.
ReplyDeleteI just saw a commercial on this today and was thinking that I need it. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI usually just buy spray at home depot for my lawn.
ReplyDeleteWe hire someone to spray our yard because it always comes out with yellow spots everywhere.
ReplyDeletemake sure there isn't standing water
ReplyDeleteI usually pull out weeds and have been starting to use vinegar for some too.
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned - I usually just pull weeds.
ReplyDeleteWe use a ant killer spray :)
ReplyDeleterachelmarietravis at gmail dot com
Well- mice is what we get plagued with- they just INVADE like a little furry army in the fall.. I have to fight back with traps and baits and stay on top of things to win the fight.
ReplyDeleteDifferent plant sprays, according to any needs. I try to be very very very careful about this because I have no desire to harm good insects like the bees and butterflies, etc.
Weeds? I culitvate, cultivate, and I DO use a plant killer spray in a few places like the patio and drive..
We actually just mow them down. kekagel(at)yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWe spray around the foundation of our house and also around the outskirts of the yard
ReplyDeleteour tip is to try and keep the weeks to a minimum so they do not reseed themselves
ReplyDeletewe try to go natural if we can but I am willing to try anything
ReplyDeleteWe have an exterminator come out every spring.
ReplyDeleteighmeg at yahoo dot com
i've used soapy water to attract gnats, it works, but doesn't get them all.
ReplyDeletei just usually pull the weeds
ReplyDeleterypm25@aol.com
We hired a pest control company.
ReplyDeleteVinegar sprayed on weeds works pretty well!
ReplyDeleteskkorman AT bellsouth DOT net
I use newspaper in between the plants to keep the weeds down (weeds seem to attract bugs more) :)
ReplyDeleteI Just Pull Weeds To Get Rid Of Them, I Love All The Tips Too!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip for getting rid of weeds is to mulch any bare soil to prevent weeds from growing.
ReplyDeleteWe put paper down before adding our mulch and flowers.
ReplyDeletemamavresale@yahoo.com
use soapy water to get rid of Asian lady bugs.
ReplyDeleteI usually pull up the weeds I can then spray them with a weed killer
ReplyDeleteI so need this for our house.
ReplyDeleteI use a plastic bottle trap with sugar water to trap bee's and yellow jackets.
ReplyDeleteI was going out of my mind about these ants. I read somewhere to use vinegar so I used some window cleaner with vinegar & bleach & my and problem had subsided at least 80%. I'll take that because they were getting out of hand
ReplyDeleteI usually hire someone for the lawn, but I have sprayed chemicals for spiders and bugs around the foundation.
ReplyDeleteMy husband sprays are yard with weed killer
ReplyDeleteKelly woods
kwavon4you@hotmail.com
I pull the weeds and that's about it
ReplyDeleteI use preen in the flower garden.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing that helped stop the pests in my house was to get the small holes around the basement filled in.
ReplyDeletewe are prone to getting gross-looking spiders around our property, so we use Ortho-Max. That seems to help.
ReplyDeleteJulie B.
icedmorrison@aol.com
I use white vinegar to clean counters when the ants are threatening. The smell disappears and it does appear to hold them at bay for a while.
ReplyDeletesksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net
I try to pull the weeds out of my beds by the root but its very time consuming. Then I spray to prevent or slow down their return. With the warm weather and humidity best first thing in the morning. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI just pull weeds, little backyard garden & potted plants
ReplyDeleteI pull the weeds and pest control company for the pests.
ReplyDeleterhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
That is a good option for some families.
ReplyDeleteWe just mow over them.
ReplyDeleteUSE ROUNDUP MOSTLY IN flowerbeds and manually pull them up
ReplyDeleteMake sure to pull weeds often and use weedkiller so they don't come back.
ReplyDeleteWe spend an afternoon each spring pulling weeds from our patio area and then try to stay on top of it during the summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com
I had some ants at the beginning of spring and used a homemade mix of sugar and Borax and haven't had one ant since.
ReplyDeleteAnts will not cross a line made of chalk. Give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI have a pest service treat my home. We buy spray at the store for the weeds
ReplyDeleteI like to keep my grass low, to prevent snakes and other animals
ReplyDeletepull the weeds out at the root. & I sprinkle hair around my vegatable plants to discourage rabbits
ReplyDeleteWe have an exterminator who comes quarterly and my husband sprays between the visits
ReplyDeleteI like Rita's advice, we have ants everywhere. I use an exterminator. :/
ReplyDeletecall a professional!
ReplyDeleteDig up the root with weed.
ReplyDeleteName on rafflecopter: Frank S
exterminator
ReplyDeleteI use a pest control co.
ReplyDeleteI can't say I really have one because we haven't had a yard for 7 years! Our new home has a HUGE yard though, and bugs (especially carpenter ants we were told) will likely be a problem, so I'm open to trying anything that might work to keep them at bay :)
ReplyDeleteI put a thick layer of pine straw in our flower beds, and try to have as much healthy grass as possible to choke out the rest of weeds.
ReplyDeleteRegular maintenance is my number one tip, keep on top of it and keep your lawn healthy so that there is no room for weeds to grow
ReplyDeleteI really like lining the beds of gardens with the weed barrier. It makes it so much easier!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip is to keep plants away from your hoses by a couple of feet so as not to attract pests.
ReplyDeleteCall in pest control for pests, get weed killer for the weeds.
ReplyDeletewe hired a pest control service
ReplyDeleteWhite vinegar or lemon juice on weeds will kill them
ReplyDeleteMy tip for weed control is to pull or hoe them before they go to seed
ReplyDeleteI have my son pull weeds
ReplyDeleteUse a weed and feed a few times a year to keep things under control. Also, pulls weeds as you see them pop up.
ReplyDeleteI believe in spraying regularly to keep the bugs away. In the heat of summer when they want to come in and cool off and find water, I've been know to spray weekly.
ReplyDeletewe use natural wed killers
ReplyDeletegabbflabber at live.com
I like to be proactive and treat my lawn with pre-emergent weedkillers.
ReplyDeletewildorchid985 at gmail dot com
weed killers and pest control sprays!
ReplyDeletethe most effective way is to hire a lawn spray service, but that is expensive so a reasonable alternative is to spray your lawn yourself with store-bought weed sprays
ReplyDeletesarah hirsch
Honestly my best secret has always been to hire someone who knows what they are doing.Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletemogrill12@gmail.com
we use fertilizer with weed control!
ReplyDeleteI use weed killers and have the yard sprayed.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that spiders are attracted to cardboard for some reason, so I try to reduce the amount of cardboard boxes I keep stored in the basement to reduce spiders, hoping it actually works...not so sure! They are really the only 'pests' I deal with
ReplyDeleteWe use boric acid mixed with water to make a spray and we haven't dealt with many bugs since. A bottle cost under 3 dollars and last a long time.
ReplyDeleteWe use a non-toxic powder about once a year, but I think that we need to do something outside as well.
ReplyDeletewe just keep the lawn mowed and weeds too.
ReplyDeletenormally i leav it to the pros.
ReplyDeletedani marie ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
We spray all around the house. We still get yucky bugs but the number is drastically reduced. Thank you!
ReplyDeletecrystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
I water the lawn fairly well, then pull the weeds.
ReplyDeleteWe use vinegar to kill weeds and place old carpets or curtains between rows in our garden to keep out moles or pests.
ReplyDeleteGeoff K
gkaufmanss at yahoo dot com
I throw my used dishwater on the aphids in my rose garden
ReplyDeleteA little saucer of beer works wonders for slugs. At least they leave this earth happy!
ReplyDeleteky2here at msn dot com
We use a lawn spray to keep the bugs down.
ReplyDeletepull em! tbuell@calstrs.com
ReplyDeleteI spray at the beginning of the season & then periodically throughout.
ReplyDeleteSpraying with a product like Amdro is the only consistent way to control the weeds.
ReplyDeleteI put a bowl of vinegar out side keeps the wisps and bees away
ReplyDeleteWe have a huge ant and weed problem! Very sandy soil!
ReplyDeleteWe have used dish soap and water sprayed around the house to get rid of Box Elder bugs!
ReplyDeleteI am not very good at getting rid of pests so far I haven't had much luck with that for weeds I pull them and I also use weed killers
ReplyDeleteWe use weed control in the flower beds
ReplyDeleteI use Amdro.
ReplyDeleteactually we're having trouble finding something that will get rid of only the weeds and not kill everything else - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeletepour club soda on an ant hill to kill
ReplyDeleteUse tuna cans baited with tuna fish and soy sauce to trap and kill earwigs in your garden. s2inamug at aim dot com
ReplyDeleteThe dandelion digger is the best invention ever!
ReplyDeleteusing gum to get rid of ants
ReplyDeletevmkids3 at msn dot com
I make sure nothing in the yard is overgrown, and we keep gravel around the house which cuts down on some of the weeds too.
ReplyDeletei use diatamaceous earth joseph gersch jtwark at mail .com
ReplyDeleteI pull weeds every couple of days to keep on top of them in my flower beds
ReplyDeleteI put moth balls in my crawl space to keep out snakes
ReplyDeletehubby and kids help me and I try and dig them up
ReplyDeleteI use a week killer for the weeds and a bug spray for the bugs. We usually just have to spray for ants.
ReplyDeleteThe AMDRO Fire Ant Killer is awesome. I have a huge Fire Ant problem every year and that stuff knocks out the mounds within 12 hours.
ReplyDeleteI use boric acid for bugs
ReplyDeletei grow lavender and basil to ward off insects
ReplyDeletemy husband handles that..
ReplyDeleteDishwasher detergent in your sprayer will clean your house and get rid of box elder bugs... I hate them...
ReplyDeleteMy husband does a pretty good job of getting rid of the weeds.
ReplyDeleteMy tip for getting rid of weeds in to never spray before it rains or you loose most of the benefit of the spray.
ReplyDeleteI use the garden weasel to get rid of weeds in the garden
ReplyDeletertrexel@gmail.com
Pull weeds regularly and use a weed killer
ReplyDeletehire a pest control service!
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to spray the weeds when they're actively growing and spray them when it's nice and sunny. They'll die a quick death.
ReplyDeleteMy only tip is to keep on top of it and not let it get crazy!
ReplyDeleteericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
i buy outdoors insect spray and do the edging of the house once a month
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of stink bugs and so far, the only thing that I have done is put each one in the toilet and flushed.
ReplyDeleteEntered under Jill
We use peppermint oil mixed with water in a spray bottle to help get rid of fleas
ReplyDeletevikki.billings@yahoo.com
Baking soda to keep ants away
ReplyDeleteI use Boiling water to kill weeds and get rid of ants.
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