Post and giveaway sponsored by AMDRO, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.
There are many nuisances in our lives that we just have to learn to live with. Mosquitoes buzzing at the picnic. Dust settling the day after you've cleaned. Taxes.
On the other hand, some annoyances can be effectively eliminated, assuming that we turn to the right method or product. We don't have to get soaked standing in the rain as long as we have a working umbrella. We don't have to suffer through allergy symptoms if we use the right antihistamine.
And we don't have to live with weeds and bugs (indoors and out) if we reach for the innovative, easy-to-use AMDRO PowerFlex Pest & 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.
Could this really get much easier? The all-in-one system simplifies indoor and outdoor pest and weed control by helping consumers eliminate unwanted pests in three easy steps:
- 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.
With four different cartridges available for the AMDRO PowerFlex — Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate; Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate; Yard & Perimeter Outdoor Insect Killer Concentrate; and Home Pest Indoor Killer Concentrate — I had no doubt that I would be able to put this revolutionary all-in-one system to use.
Looking over the AMDRO PowerFlex and assortment of concentrated cartridges, I immediately knew which one I was going to try first: the Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate.
While I may be disorganized and a bit of a mess in other areas of my life, I take pride in being in charge of the appearance of our lawn. You know those neighbors that you might think are a bit obsessive about mowing perfectly straight lines?
Yep, I'm that crazy neighbor.
There's just something so satisfying about having a plush green lawn that the idea of it being spoiled by weeds irritates me like nothing else. Therefore, it's not much of an exaggeration to say that when there are random patches of weeds growing up in our rocks or coming through mulch, it is pretty much the bane of my existence.
Yuck, yuck and yuck (especially those horribly annoying prickly ones).
While my husband has tried a variety of things in the past, weeds always seem to continue to grow back. Could the AMDRO PowerFlex be the answer that we've been looking for? It was time to find out.
After filling the AMDRO PowerFlex with water and twisting the cartridge into place, it was time to get spraying!
Here is a short how-to showing just how quick and easy it was to put the AMDRO PowerFlex and the Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate to work!
It really couldn't have been much easier and I love the way that the AMDRO PowerFlex provides all of the muscle and does all of the work for me. Simply point, shoot and spray!
I'll post an updated photo soon showing the condition of our weed patches and hopefully they will look much, much better. Not to mention that I'm going to be looking around my house to find out what other pests that I can eliminate thanks to this great device!
Created to simplify indoor and outdoor pest and weed control unlike any other product on the market, AMDRO PowerFlex products range from $11.99 to $14.99 and are available at The Home Depot, Walmart and select regional retailers.
You can find out much more and see if the AMDRO PowerFlex is right for you by visiting their website and connecting with AMDRO on Facebook and Twitter. Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will be prepared to head to the store to pick up this high quality pest control product as well, because...
One lucky person will win a $50 AMEX gift card from AMDRO!
Central Garden & Pet partnered with bloggers such as me to help educate us all about their AMDRO products. As part of this program, I received compensation. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the use of the products. Central Garden & Pet believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Central Garden & Pet’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. A winner will be chosen by random and gift card fulfillment will be handled by a third party.
Pull weeds often, and use weedkiller.
ReplyDeleteHave a landscaping friend who does everything for you!!!
ReplyDeletemcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com
My brother does our yard work but we do pull weeds out of the flower beds on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteI'm horrible at weed control. I try to use a spray to kill them but it doesn't always work.
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ReplyDeleteGet the kids to help out pulling weeds. They think it's fun and you get a lot more done with their help.
ReplyDeleteWe use weedkiller frequently. We also put down mulch and that helps keep the weeds down.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have any flower beds so we don't have any weeds to worry about, except for the ones that grow around the edge of our house and porch. We just use a weed eater to chop those down :).
ReplyDeleteI can not use weed killer outside becasue my dogs can get sick. I use a weed wacker and I pull the weeds. On the inside of the house, I put up sticky tapes to get the flies and bugs if the come in,or I use a good old fashioned fly swatter.
ReplyDeleteDucks! Our ducks forage in the back yard by munching on weeds!!
ReplyDeleteMy tips aren't too good. My daughter just tried doing ours and killed a lot of the lawn, or maybe the lawn was all weeds
ReplyDeleteUse weed killers, and use weed and feed on the lawn a couple times a year.
ReplyDeleteI pull weeds, clear debris and do not leave any standing water around.
ReplyDeleteMy best tip on weeds would be to get out there every week and pull them little buggers !
ReplyDeleteI have a small garden and lots of pets so i really pull everything by hand. This would be amazing out by the mailbox and such though!
ReplyDeleteUse a weedkiller as soon as you see them pop up.
ReplyDeleteI use a weed and feed a few times a year on our lawn. That seems to help.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I go outside, I pull a weed. So I get about 10 a day.
ReplyDeleteTreat them when they are small!
ReplyDeleteNancy
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Pull weeds, and then pull weeds some more! I need some tips myself!
ReplyDeleteHi! :) Just pull and spray. :)
ReplyDeleteLois
I spray lemon juice on my weeds.
ReplyDeleteWe weed and feed plus spray the yard for bugs. We also get the yard sprayed professionally twice per year.
ReplyDeleteFor weeds, ground cover, and for pests, natural substances like orange oil.
ReplyDeleteGFC: smurfette
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ReplyDeleteIt is important to use a weedkiller and to trim the weeds as you see them, Do not let them get out of hand!!
ReplyDeleteMy best tip to control pests inside my home is to hire an organic exterminator.
ReplyDeleteI pull weeds almost constantly. I hate it, but it is the best way to get rid of them.
ReplyDeleteBefore I put fresh mulch down in the spring, I sprinkle preen where I do not want things to spread or grow!
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Beth H
Whenever I spot a weed, I just pluck it out!
ReplyDeletelyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
We use vinegar for the weeds in between the cracks in the concrete.
ReplyDeleteMy lawn is full of weeds, so I don't have any good tip for getting rid of them! Sometimes my kids will pull them! I need help with them:)
ReplyDeleteVinegar and dish soap and water.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
Sadly my best tip is to pull weeds often and also spray killer for those that I don't get the roots. I kind of do it at the same time...pull and spray. I so dislike this choir.
ReplyDeleteget them early. don't let the seeds spread.
ReplyDeleteBest way to avoid weeds? Don't have a lawn! I live in an apartment and never have to worry about weeds.
ReplyDeleteMy tip for weed control is to pull or hoe them before they go to seed
ReplyDeleteMy best tip for weed control is get rid of them whenever seeing it....including the root. I know it's not an easy task. I can't wait to try this Amdro PowerFlex. Seems so easy to use. :) I always love your recommendations.
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pull them! Or a spray made of a natural, biodegradable dish soap and water.
ReplyDeletemake sure you put the weed killer on before it rains.
ReplyDeletewe have deer coming thru that feed in the wet lands nearby. Their droppings sometimes include the seeds of some very invasive weeds. Watch the grass for growth of anything new and different. I've pulled some weird stuff to carry into the local lawn and garden center to ask ... what is this and what will take care of it. Most is normal, but my neighbor took in some kind of a creeping vine that he was seriously recommended to just dig that area out and reseed.
ReplyDeletemy best tip is to remove weeds weekly
ReplyDeletei use white vinegar to kill the thistles in my yard. works every time! thanks for the awesome giveaway-the house next door has been vacant for 3 years and their weeds are migrating to my yard-yikes!
ReplyDeleteput a layer of wet newspaper on before putting mulch on. carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletewe hired a pest control service
ReplyDeletepepper around a bush the bunny loves
ReplyDeleteTry kepping foilage, plants, and shrubbery off the side of your house!
ReplyDeleteI keep the pests and weeds away by putting down the weed mats and by fencing the garden sometimes by putting rocks and mulch down.
ReplyDeletekellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom
I am lazy I hire a pest place
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andrea d
stay on top of pulling them they get out of control fast
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to be proactive with weeds and treat your grounds before they start cropping up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
We use mulch to help prevent weeds. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemrsmchappell at gmail dot com
we use a weed killer to help out with our weed problems!
ReplyDeletepull weeds every week and spray weed killer.
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
I pull weeds out including the roots with my bare hands!
ReplyDeletewe use weedkiller from garden center.
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ReplyDeleteI pull a few weeks in my garden a day, which keeps them at bay..
ReplyDeleteLori Taube
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One of my best pest tips is in early spring we spray around the whole foundation of our home to ward off insects.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
pull weeds early so they don't seed and spread even further in your yard or garden
ReplyDeleteweed regularly
ReplyDeleteI spray with a weed killer.
ReplyDeletejanetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I use weed and feed on my lawn early in the spring.
ReplyDeleteI actually like weeds and bugs. Those "annoying prickly ones" you hate look like thistle, which Goldfinches use in summer for nest-building as well as seed-eating, and which Painted Lady butterflies use exclusively for egg-laying. And Monarch butterflies use only milkweed.
ReplyDeleteFor me, it's a question of being selective about which "weeds" I pull.
We use a weed killer and pluck them also.
ReplyDeletePut vaseline in carpenter bee holes. They'll go in but can't get out.
ReplyDeleteWell, we keep some moth balls near the wooded area on our property to ward of snakes and the past 2 summers, we haven't seen any, so it must be working.
ReplyDeleteNext, we had a groundhog problem so I purchased some coyote urine (yes gross) and sprayed that around the perimeter of the yard and guess what? We have only seen one so far this season! Yay
Marigolds in your garden will keep some pesty insects away.
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ReplyDeleteBarbara Montag
After you pull the weeds be sure to put down a mulch to prevent them from coming back.
ReplyDeletecolljerr at comcast dot net
use organic or a product safe for animals and pets
ReplyDeleteI don't really have any; that's probably why we have weeds.
ReplyDeletei always pull dandelions from my strawberry patch
ReplyDeleteKeeping pests in check in S. FL is a challenge but one big tip is to get rid of any standing water. I keep weeds in check in my garden by laying down plastic sheeting!
ReplyDeleteIf you get fruit flies in your garbage disposal, just pour some bleach down the drain and it will kill them.
ReplyDeletekeep your yard tidy and free of clutter
ReplyDeletevanitizebaby at yahoo dot com
vinegar!
ReplyDeleteuse a root puller upper tool instead of chemicals! scg00387 at yahoo dot com steff
ReplyDeletebe vigilant and at the first sign of weeds sprouting up, take care of them with weedkiller or pull them up by hand.
ReplyDeletetend them often and use weed killer
ReplyDeleteMy best tip: live in a townhouse like I do and other people will do it for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
we just have to get out and pull the weeds often, or they spread, like weeds :)
ReplyDeleteLEave it to the professionals :)
ReplyDeletehire someone to pull weeds
ReplyDeleteIf I can keep mulch in the beds the weeds are easier ro handle.
ReplyDeletePull weeds often!
ReplyDeleteWe use a weedkiller.
ReplyDeleteOrganic materials like straw and leaves are the best mulch for your vegetable garden.
ReplyDeleterjwashington2000 at yahoo dot com
Pull weeds and use weedkiller when necessary.
ReplyDeleteMulch works wonders.
ReplyDeleteI have an outdoor turtle that loves to eat the weeds. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteReneewalters3 at yahoo dot com
we use weed killer.
ReplyDeleteTreat in the fall before winter...it will make spring clean up so much easier :)
ReplyDeletektgonyea at gmail.com
If you can have someone else take care of the problem, then let them.
ReplyDeletePull weeds regularly so they don't overrun everything.
ReplyDeletehuntandride@hotmail.com
Pull weeds often, and use weedkiller.
ReplyDeleteI like to pull weeds after it rains, it is much easier to get them then.
ReplyDeleteI make sure I spray for weeds at the beginning of the year.
ReplyDeleteAlison M.
We have fire ants here, self treatment wasn't working so we have the exterminator come out once a year and treat. It lasts all summer. A little pricey but so worth it.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to use a weed preventor early in the season. I hand pull everything except poison ivy, which I spray like the dickens!
ReplyDeleteVinegar & Dish Detergent works well for me to kill weeds! Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteWe use lemon juice as a natural weed killer
ReplyDeleteWe have an ant problem. The only thing that works for us is making sure we spray around the outside of our house each fall and spring.
ReplyDeleteWe try to catch it early in the spring before it gets out of hand
ReplyDeleteI use weed barrier cloth and lots of mulch but when I do get weeds I pull them by hand.
ReplyDeleteWe are terrible about weeds, so any help would be appreciated!
ReplyDeleteQuite honestly- the BEST thing for weeds is to cultivate a LOT in the spring, then mulch heavily. Insects- I attempt to pick off pests, but when they are out of control, I choose the safest spray and am VERY selective about using it, to avoid harming the bees and good bugs.
ReplyDeletebest to get the weeds before they seed
ReplyDeletekids love to help, we do a bucket of weeds is an extra $1!
ReplyDeletessgsweeps @hotmail .com
Start early and keep up with the weeds so you don't get overwhelmed.
ReplyDeletestart early in the season and make sure u get the root!
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I use hot vinegar in the seams of my drive to prevent weed growth.
ReplyDeleteFor pests, we seem to get huge spiders along our property, so we spray the sides of the house (outdoors, of course!) with OrthoMax. That seems to help keep them away. For weeds in the garden, heard that vinegar helps deter them.
ReplyDeleteI am horrible at keeping up with weeds and just do it the old fashioned way: pull them.
ReplyDeleteI pull out weeds in the spring and try to keep it under control through out the summer. If it gets too bad I will use a spray to kill the weeds but have to be careful around our pets. Thanks!
ReplyDeletebe consistent on pulling weeds out, and find a good weed killer that you like.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome giveaway!
Take care of it early asap. If you put it off it creates more damage and is harder to handle!
ReplyDeleteseyma_bennett@hotmail.com
Healthy grass works the best. That and pine straw in the flower beds.
ReplyDeleteMy chickens -natural pest control!
ReplyDeleteWeeds often kill so many plants and flowers that this year we are trying to have a container garden until I can fix 3 years of damaged beds, that were left un-tended.
ReplyDeletebe proactive!
ReplyDeleteActually, my best pest control tip is...Amdro! We use it every summer when we are overrun with both fire ants and black ants.
ReplyDeleteKnow what weeds are in your garden and use the right product for that/those weeds.
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I am horrible at weed control. Best tip would be lots and lots of mulch.
ReplyDeleteTreat for pests & weeds EARLY - don't wait until they get out of hand and it's a lot of work to get rid of them!
ReplyDeletewe mulch alot
ReplyDeleteSpray near the doors to prevent bugs from coming in.
ReplyDeletewe just go out and pull weeds a lot
ReplyDeleteI put newspaper on the ground between the plants in our garden to keep the weeds at a minimum.
ReplyDeleteabfantom at yahoo dot com
My best weed control tip is to cover bare soil with mulch to prevent weeds from growing.
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Catch them before they overtake the lawn.
ReplyDeleteWe can't grow grass except in flower beds... but for pest control keep the weeds cut back from the house and keep the grass short.
ReplyDeleteWe burn our weeds in the garden.
ReplyDeletePull them as soon as you see them.
ReplyDeletei pull them up by the roots
ReplyDeleteDishwashing liquid
ReplyDeleteWe weed eat when mowing and pull weeds too.
ReplyDeleteGet 'em before they spread!
ReplyDeleteBugs don't like Bay leaves.
pull them off
ReplyDeleteLast year we pulled them out and then put down mulch. It worked pretty well so we are doing it again this spring
ReplyDeleteTo have the kiddos help pull weeds out, and a great weedkiller helps too!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, a weedkiller spray is the only way we can remotely keep the weeds in check here! Of course, in the garden, we use a good old fashioned hoe and our hands to keep them at bay. :)
ReplyDeleteI have used vinegar and boiling water before. Or I just pull them.
ReplyDeleteMy grandson would love the Construction Machines 3D Book!
ReplyDeletenicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'm the wrong person to ask since the weeds won our lawn wars. Just take up the lawn in the places the weeds love the most, and put down lots of mulch.
ReplyDeleteI pull them all! Not the best tip but it works!
ReplyDeletecc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
My best tip is to stay on it. Don't let it get out of hand. It's easier to do a little as needed than to clean up a big mess.
ReplyDeletePull all those bad boys! :)
ReplyDeleteI have my yard sprayed.
ReplyDeleteThere is a vinegar mixture I read about and I used it once and it killed all of the weeds I was trying to! I loved it because it was natural and safe but it got the job done!
ReplyDeletei use week killer as often as i need. and also spray the yard for bugs.
ReplyDeleteI believe in treating early and often
ReplyDeleteLiving in South Florida where nothing stops growing EVER. I use weed killer often and still pull when necessary. Would love to try
ReplyDeleteWe do a big weed pull at the beginning of the season and then try to maintain!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com
my best pest tip is little dishes of beer to attract and get rid of slugs
ReplyDeletebest weed tip, is let the husband pull them! But when and if ya have to, pull them early in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI have no tips, my dad takes care of everything!
ReplyDeleteI just try to prevent bugs by keeping an eye on my produce, making sure it doesn't get old and attract fruit flies. Same with my compost since I keep a small compost bucket in my kitchen.
ReplyDeletepull the weeds out entirely & don't let them spread
ReplyDeleteplant lots more flowers to crowd out the weeds and mulch
ReplyDeletesksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net
spray them to kill um
ReplyDeleteFind the best weedkiller you can!!
ReplyDeletemonica meza
Bayer All In One Weed Killer For Lawns and Crabgrass for Weeds. For pest in the sandbox we use cinnamon, we use Off clips or Off spray for mosquitos, ants, spiders, etc. we use the appropriate spray (preferrable the closest to natural.
ReplyDeleteI usually either pull them or put weed killer down. I've never tried this one though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! =)
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I haven't had a garden in ages, so I'm not really sure! My apartment has lovely landscaping guys that wake me up much too early every Tuesday morning.
ReplyDeleteCrystalW07 (at) aol.com
Plant marigolds next to tomato plants to help keep bugs away.
ReplyDeleteAs for insects nothing works better here as Terminix
ReplyDeletei really stink at weed control (i usually just pull them) and i am in desperate need of some tips. thanks for this review will for sure be checking out the powerflex product
ReplyDeleteI am doing so so with weeding I just pull them out
ReplyDeleteWe use weed and feed and spray the perimeter of our house
ReplyDeleteSpray a couple times every year to stay on top of it.
ReplyDeleteI use Diazonon around the perimeter of the house
ReplyDeleteJUST KEEP THEM PULLED
ReplyDeleteWe have just pulled the weeds out when we see them so far but I am sure at some point we might have to use some weed killer!
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to keep up with getting rid of weeds. Weeds grow very quickly & if you leave them even for a few day they really multiply.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
We have weeds that come up in the cracks of the sidewalk and driveway. I pour salt in the cracks and along the edge of the driveway to kill the weeds.
ReplyDeleteI make sure to stay on top of my weeding - then it stays maagable!
ReplyDeletePull weeds when the ground is a little moist. I also know that bugs don't like geraniums and marigolds so they're good to plant near your veggies.
ReplyDeletejtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
we pull most of ours lasts longer
ReplyDeletegabbflabber at live.com
We pull weeds and after that use garden friendly (organic) weed killer
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ReplyDeletePull the weeds and spray
ReplyDeletejessicawedwards@gmail.com
Make sure to keep up with the weeding!
ReplyDeletepull out weeds when you see them
ReplyDeletePeppermint repels mice - but I do like to use stronger pest control to be sure our property isn't damaged.
ReplyDeleteUse weed killer and a dandelion digger!
ReplyDeletePull weeds often and use a good weed killer
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway…for weeds in the vegetable / flower garden your best bet is a good inch of organic mulch.
ReplyDeleteIf any weeds pop up in the vegetable garden you can safely use household vinegar in a spray bottle to target the offending plant...just don't spray your vegetable plants accidently !
We use bark dust which helps a little. We also pull them frequently and the ones that are hard to pull or are very small get zapped now and then with weed killer. For pests we spray around the house foundation and inside along the baseboards (preventative) and anywhere we see them outside. We don't usually have a problem.
ReplyDeleteI usually buy whatever weed killer is on sale, and that I have a coupon for- then I plant a bunch of marigolds in between the rows of flowers/plants and veggies.....
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to let your husband deal w/ it.
ReplyDeleteHiring a lawn service company every few years makes a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteFor weed control: use 20% vinegar (not regular vinegar!)
ReplyDeletepull up weeds next day after a rain when soil is damp and moist
ReplyDeleteSpray for pests all around the house and indoors too.
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Vinegar kills ants & weeds Birdie Skolfield
ReplyDeleteSince I'm allergic to bees, I make sure not to plant more bee-attracting plants anywhere near my house!
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