1 November 2007 - 8:01The Spring thaw and dog crap galore?

what ever asked:

We moved into a house this winter that was previously occupied by a family with 5 dogs who never picked up the poop. So now the spring thaw is upon us and we are finding obscene amounts of dog crap all over the yard. How do we take care of this as it is all , melty (ick). Is there anyway to effectively clean the lawn and have it safe for our kids to play on it?

Question posted courtesy of: Javier
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8 Comments | Tags: lawn care

Comments:

  1. Cat says;
    04 Nov 2007 - 8:37

    Shovel it into garbage-bag lined buckets. Then throw it out. Any residue will dissolve and biodegrade after it rains a few times and spring comes.

  2. Mike says;
    04 Nov 2007 - 19:46

    The lawn and water in some fert give it new start.

  3. pumpdatiron says;
    05 Nov 2007 - 10:47

    For you just couple names are petbutler and poppbutler god bless america.
    The stuff yourself believe or not there are services that will pick up the doody for you just couple names are services.

  4. kossmore501 says;
    05 Nov 2007 - 14:09

    The poo was hose end sprayer will also work well for this purpose and spray the poo was hose end sprayer will also work well for this purpose and you can spray bottle with soapy water dish washing soap and spray everywhere.

  5. cheezy says;
    06 Nov 2007 - 7:11

    as a layer of snow melts, grab a shovel & garbage bag & clean up what you see( in this town it is a by-law to double bag dog doo). try to get it all while it is still frozen so you don’t end up with too much dog poop soup
    we have a dog & have to go thru that every year–no-one wants to go out when it is 40 below to pick up turds

  6. John R says;
    06 Nov 2007 - 9:57

    we use a small rake and rake it into a lobby dust pan (these move on the handle so the open end it up when not place on the ground in working position), we have two dogs so I know what your problem. I also have a feeling I know what your saying to yourself about those that leave a mess like that.

  7. Faith says;
    08 Nov 2007 - 2:20

    We have what is called “pooper scoopers” or “On Doody” here that are professional dog picker uppers. look in your phone book and ask!
    Usually after its been picked up most feecies with be flushed under the soil with the spring rain.
    But, just call them or a vet!

  8. Bricky Local 9 PA says;
    09 Nov 2007 - 23:55

    For not having enough common sense to figure this out for yourselflol.