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EarthGuard® FM Full Seasonal Erosion Control

Due to federal regulations or project requirements, full seasonal erosion control practices are most often required in order to keep storm water runoff clean and/or prevent erosion. To achieve Full Seasonal Erosion Control, EarthGuard® FM can be applied on slopes and flat areas to protect exposed soil and reduce erosion. For long term erosion control, click here.

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The following chart can be used as general rate guidelines for full seasonal erosion control (loamy soils with precipitation equal to or less than 19" over a 4-5 month period). Consult S & S Seeds for site specific recommendations.

PRECIPITATION RATE 19" OR LESS IN A 4-5 MONTH PERIOD
Slope
6:1
5:1
4:1
3:1
2:1
1.5:1
1:1
    
EarthGuard® (gal/acre)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Mulch 1b.X1000 (lb./acre)
1
1-
1.2

1.2-
1.5
1.5-
1.8
1.8-
2
2-
2.5
2.5-
3
    

To download Special Provisions for Full Seasonal Erosion Control to insert on plans and specifications, click here.

The following chart can be used as general rate guidelines for full seasonal erosion control (loamy soils with precipitation greater than 19" over a 4-5 month period). Consult S & S Seeds for site specific recommendations.

PRECIPITATION RATE: GREATER THAN 19" IN A 4-5 MONTH PERIOD OR FOR INTENSE STORMS
Slope
≤5:1
≥4:1
3:1
  
EarthGuard®(gal/acre)
6
8
10
Mulch 1b.X1000 (lb./ acre)
2

2.5
3
  

To download Special Provisions for Full Seasonal Erosion Control to insert on plans and specifications, click here.  

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