The most revolutionary, truly innovative, weeding tool available.
NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SPRING 2009.
This wonderful tool has become very popular. So there might be a delay of 1-2 weeks before it can be shipped. Please, let us know if this is a problem when you place your order.
The DLT-100 removes dandelions and other broad leaf weeds from your lawn or garden with a flick of your finger. Attach it to any cordless drill and watch those dandelions disappear. Our unique (Patent Pending) blade and ejector design keep your hands clean. No more sitting for hours in the sun digging. No more losing your lawn to the dandelion brigade. The DLT-100 is the best "Weapon of Mass Dandelion Destruction" to finally defeat the dreaded dandelion invasion.
Try the DLT-100 for 30 days and if you are not completely satisfied, return it for a full refund (less shipping cost). We are confident that you will be thrilled by its performance and ease of operation. It actually makes removing dandelions fun! Also available, is a 12" extension that will eliminate the need to kneel, or bend over when using The DLT-100.
Senior Gardeners and folks with some physical limitations, are some of our happiest customers. There is no easier or faster way to remove weeds from your lawn. You can win the war on weeds if you are armed with the DLT-100. Save your back and knees for more enjoyable pursuits.
WARNING: Not responsible for neighbors forgetting to return your DLT-100.
5/16" Steel Shaft Heavy knurled brass end Solid brass handle Super tough nylon ejector 13 gauge clear zinc coated blade Length: 14"
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Instructions:
- Install the tool into the optional 12" extension if you have one.
- Install the tool with or without the extension into a hand drill as you would any other drill bit or accessory.
- If your drill has speed selection then place the switch to the Slow position.
- Place the point of the cutting edge into the center of the weed. NOTE: If the dandelion has gone to seed you may wish to pluck the stem to prevent spreading seeds.
- Apply slight downward pressure as you quickly squeeze and release the trigger. Two or three rotations is all that is needed. A ½" or ¾" penetration into the soil is all that is required.
- The weed will wrap around the DLT-100 blade just like spaghetti on a fork. Place the DLT-100 over a bucket or other container and slide the ejector sleeve towards the cutting edge to eject the remains of the weed into the garbage.
- Drop a pinch of table salt into the hole to ensure that the dandelion does not come back.
- Repeat for next weed.
Adding the optional 12" extension to the tool will enable you to remove dandelions from a standing position, making the job easier and more pleasurable.
Our unique (Patent Pending) blade and ejector design keep your hands clean. No more sitting for hours in the sun digging. No more losing your lawn to the dandelion brigade. The DLT-100 is the best "Weapon of Mass Dandelion Destruction" to finally defeat the dreaded dandelion invasion. Try the DLT-100 for 30 days and if you are not completely satisfied, return it for a full refund (less shipping cost).
We are confident that you will be thrilled by its performance and ease of operation. It actually makes removing dandelions fun!
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dandelion Terminator
- Does it get the whole root out?
- No. It was not designed to. What it does is do is instantly remove the leaves, stems and the bud crown. Every part of the weed that is visible above the surface of the ground and approximately ½" to ¾" of the uppermost portion of the tap root (bud crown) will be gone in less than a second.
- Doesn't the dandelion grow back if you leave part of the root in ground?
- Some try. I have found that only the heartiest of them will survive the shock of their first assault and try to generate new leaves and flowers. It takes between 2-4 weeks for the really tough ones to show any sign of recovery. Every plant needs 4 elements to thrive; air, water, minerals and sun light. The first three are the building blocks. The light is the power source. In an instant, we are removing the plants ability to process that sun light. If it can not process light or the light goes out, the plant dies. The dandelion now must go into survival mode and shoot up some new leaves. It has stored up some energy in its tap root for such a time as this. Kind of like a back up battery it will provide the energy needed to get those leaves out ASAP as they are absolutely vital to the plants survival. The larger the dandelion the harder it will fight to survive. But, "Fear Not"... Do not loose any sleep over it. If it is not dead yet; rest assured it is mortally wounded and fighting for its life.
- Well, if some come back, aren't I just wasting my time?
- No, not at all. It took less than 1 second to remove it. You have not had to look at it for several weeks now
if at all) and it surely has not spread any seeds. Now, remember. How much time and effort did it take to remove it? Less than 1 second and a pull with your trigger finger. If it tries to come back in a few weeks it is not the end of the world; just invest 1 more second for another hit. It will not survive a second time. It took all that stored energy and weeks with no sunlight to develop a few new leaves to soak up some of that life giving light it needs so badly.
- What are the advantages of your tool over all the other ones out there?
- The environmental advantages of mechanical weed control over chemical weed control are obvious enough so we do not need to go into that right now. And I do not want to build our tool up by tearing someone else's down. Therefore, I will try to focus on the DLT's attributes with out comparison to some of the other great tools out there on the market. If you've had any experience with other tools we shall leave the comparison to you. 1. Save Time: The DLT does what it claims to do in less than 1 second. We all have better things to do with our time than digging dandelions, thistles and other weeds out of our lawns on a beautiful Saturday morning. The DLT is fast! It reduces a daunting task to a simple little walk around the yard. 2. Ease of Use: The DLT is really easy to operate. Many people have some serious physical limitations such as back, hip, wrist and neck problems that make yard work or weeding in particular very difficult if not impossible. See our testimonials and read what some customers have said about this very topic. You have my word that these are real customers who own and use the DLT. Once the DLT is connected to your cordless drill it only takes a quick pull of your trigger finger to remove the weeds bud crown and foliage from the lawn and then all it takes is an easy push on the handle to eject the terminated foliage off of the blade. The most effort you will exert using a DLT-100 is walking to the next weed. 3. In conclusion the DLT is environmentally safe, fast, ergonomically friendly and clean.
- How often do you have to use it to stay weed free?
- That really depends on a lot of things. For instance if your neighbors are providing new seeds that blow over and take root in your lawn, a weekly search and destroy mission should be planned. When I first used my prototype on my lawn I went though my front and back yards in about 2 hours (and I had a lot of them). Then I did my mowing and saw a few that I had missed, so that took another walk through for about ½ hour to get those. The following week I spent, maybe, ½ hour getting some really small new ones that sprouted. Each successive week the dandelions became harder to find and although I was pleased with the progress I was making, I was almost disappointed to not find any big ones to terminate. It gets to be kind of like a sport after a while. If it were any more fun I'm sure it would be taxed. I t only takes about 5-10 minutes/week now and most of that time is spent on searching rather than destroying. I do a walk through once a week just before I get out the mower. It is February 15 as I write this and I can't wait for spring and that first brave dandelion to pop up. Dirty Harry quotes are coming to mind, like: "Go ahead, make my day!"
- Isn't it going to leave a whole bunch of little holes in my yard?
- Most definitely it will. It will leave exactly 1 small hole for every dandelion terminated; measuring approximately 1" wide x ½" to 1" deep. But don't worry, we don't charge anything extra for the aeration benefits as a result of using the DLT-100. That is just a freebee; you will not be billed by us for that service. They are most often not even noticeable and will eventually fill in. If you are really fussy you can fill them with some soil and seed.
- What are my neighbors going to think when the see me drilling my yard?
- They will probably think you're crazy like my wife did when I first used the prototype. But after about 20 minutes of peering out of their windows from behind the curtains, unable to figure out just exactly what you're up to with that insidious grin on your face as you're going around your yard with your DLT-100 yelling "die,die,die", they will come out and ask you. Caution, avoid wearing camouflage clothing on your first mission or be ready to explain your new found hobby to your local law enforcement. Until the neighbors are accustomed to your new weeding technique you should dress as low key as possible. Oh, and by the way, it was my wife and friends and neighbors who convinced me to patent this tool. I was just minding my own business trying to save my lawn and marriage; not necessarily in that order.
- If these tools are so good, how come they're not in stores yet?
- Good question. The DLT was over a year in R&D and we are just now getting the word and the tool out. It takes time to get the big stores interested in a new product or concept but we are working on it. There are more than a few independently owned businesses here in Montana that have them on their shelves and they are selling quite well. Over a period of time they will be coming to a store near you. For now though, if you don't live in Montana you, can order one on line from our website or down load the mail in form and pay by check or money order.
- What kind of drill does it take to operate the DLT?
- I highly recommend using a cordless drill with variable speed. To efficiently wrap up all the leaves and stems from the plant around the specially designed blade it is best to use a slow speed. Otherwise you may just cut them all up and they will be left on the lawn. 2 or 3 slower revolutions are all that is needed to wrap up all the foliage onto the blade and sever them off below the bud crown. One of the neat features of the DLT is that it allows you to dispose of the foliage into the trash bucket without having to even touch them. An easy push on the handle slides the ejector sleeve over the blade and knocks the weed into a bucket or where ever you decide. As far as drill size goes, you do not need a Binford 6100, 90amp, 10,000 rpm, D-handle, professional model. Which ever model is comfortable for you to carry around will do the job. The only thing to consider about size is that the smaller and cheaper drills have smaller batteries that do not last as long as the larger ones. You will have to decide for your self if you are going to buy one. You will discover that the larger batteries are considerably heavier but will probably last as long as you need. You will have to balance comfort with longevity.
- What about a guarantee?
- The DLT-100 Dandelion Terminator has a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime warrantee covering any defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear and tear is not included in the coverage, however if anything ever wears out replacement parts are available to you at our cost. The only thing you must do is use the DLT according to instructions it comes with. Avoid using it in rocky soil or gravel beds and Please! Do Not try to remove a dandelion from the cracks between concrete slabs. Believe it or not someone did. It wasn't pretty. Damage resulting from mis use is obviously not covered.
- How long will I have to wait if I order one today?
- You should have your DLT within 7 working days. We ship within 48 hours of receiving your order; we send it USPS priority 3-5 days.
- Can the kids use this tool?
- The DLT-100 is fun and easy to use and requires no great amount of strength, size or agility, however, I do not recommend that children be allowed to use it unsupervised. It is not a toy. It is a tool and if used improperly or with out its original intention it could be a potential danger in hands of a child. To be on the safe side I would have to rate this tool PG-13. Please use good judgment.
- How many DLTS have been returned to you under the 30 day guarantee?
- Only 6 from the first 1,000 units sold. 3 came back because each customer said they had too many dandelions. 2 because the tool would not fit the customers extension (a problem we resolved by modifying our tolerance on the shaft end that goes into the drill) and then there's one that tried to drill concrete. That's less than 1%. So far, our satisfaction rate is over 99% and that is unheard of. None have come back after 1 year for any other defects.
Testimonials
"My husband has health issues, which make it difficult for him to help with much heavy yard work, leaving the mowing, trimming, cleaning, raking, etc., to me and my son (when he's home!). But, the one thing he can now do, with ease and satisfaction, is rid our lawn of those pesky yellow flowers!!! With the extension on his handy cordless drill, and thanks to the DLT100, he can wander the ¼ acre yard to his heart's content, trusty trash bucket at his side, and help with this family project, once again. Not only does he get rid of the weeds, but he helps with lawn aeration, as well. While we are moving into the winter season in our neighborhood, I'm looking forward to spring already, knowing that we'll be able to get a jump on the weeds before they get a jump on our yard.
Thanks, DLT100, for a wonderful product!!"
Linda
"The DLT is fun to use. I can clear my yard in fraction of the time it use to take."
Wade
"When I bought my Dandelion Terminator, you suggested I get back to you to let you know what I think of it. well, I've been using it every day since the Great Falls Home Show and I just love it!!!
I have an oversized yard and I was concerned about using chemicals that might harm my dog or the birds in the area. This was the perfect solution for me. It only took me a few tries to get the knack of it and the rest has been a breeze. I finally covered my whole yard and I cannot believe how simple it's been.. My biggest problem though, has been the cordless drill. I seem to run out of power before I'm ready to quit on the dandelions.
I told you before I had an oversized yard and at the home show you suggested I try using my ride-around mower to grab the dandelions. I must admit that I've been tempted to try, but with the price of gas and all, I just haven't tried it, but I bet it would be fun.
Anyway, from a woman who loves things to make my life easier, this is one of them, I just love it. I'm not sure, but I may have to invest in another drill and terminator just so I don't run out of power on the drill.
Thanks for the wonderful product and really, the price wasn't that bad, especially since it works."
Cyd
"Well, I've been using your terminator in my yard a couple of times a week since purchasing it at the show. It works great and is even kind of fun. Did discover though that if you don't pick up the dandelion right away it will still go to seed even though it's not rooted. Tough little buggers."
Nancy
"The Dandelion Terminator is made to order for someone to quickly remove weeds. It works well with most weeds and is a real help for someone with a bad back. My only regret is that I have a shortage of Dandelions."
Roy
"I received my DLT-100 Dandelion Terminator a couple of weeks ago and finally get around to using it today. Here in Green Bay, Wisconsin, it is hard to find anything that thrives any better than dandelions. Many yards hardly even have any grass blades visible because of all of the dandelions. Wow, I was impressed with this tool. For ease of use on a scale of 1-10 this tool rated a 20, seriously! I placed the DLT-100 with extension into my wife's cordless drill and I couldn't believe how that in a matter of 4 seconds or so per dandelion I went and removed one dandelion after another throughout my yard. There was no time involved to get up to speed learning how to use the tool or anything. From the first to the last, every dandelion I removed came out of the ground the first time I tried, and they came out just like that ground was butter. The small divot hole where the dandelion came out isn't even visible from a standing position either. This tool is going to revolutionize gardening. I'm showing two friends tonight how to use the tool and then I'm going to let them borrow it."
Jim
"To whom it may concern;
I purchased your tool about 60 days ago not expecting much. I had taken on the task of removing all of the plant material from my parents planter because the weeds had taken them over. While looking on the web for a strong weed killer, I came upon your (my!!!) tool. I thought what the heck and ordered it. When it arrived I was really amazed at the quality of the materials used to fabricate the tool & still be at such a low cost. Whats the catch was my first thought. The job I had been dreading & putting off for weeks was actually fun, fast & painless. The weeds (not just dandelions) came out with ease-roots & all. Some of them came up like spaghetti wrapping around a fork.I was going to keep this my little secret but have decided what better gift for my family & friends that think they have everything. So I'm ordering a dozen for starters. Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you from the bottom of my knees!"
Sue
"Sorry it took so long for me to send feedback, but you know how it gets. Every year I spend hours bent over picking dandelions from my yard. All I get are blisters on my fingers and a back ache. Not this year! I received the DLT 100 Dandelion Terminator just in the nick of time. Those pesky dandelions started popping up all over the place, and I went to work on them right away. All I can say is AWESOME!!! The DLT 100 performed beyond my expectations. With ease I extracted dandelion after dandelion and they didn't come back. It works better than advertised. My lawn looks the best it ever has thanks to the DLT 100."
David
"The DLT tool has been a great help to me. I appreciate the ease of use and the ability to not crawl around on the lawn digging out the dandelions on a hot summer day. If you use the tool before you mow the lawn all the debris is mulched through the mower. Thank you for your tool. I would recommend it to anyone."
Kim
