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Mosquito are spreaders of disease.
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Plant the Seed Set your spreader to the overseeding rate stipulated on the seed bag.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
For larger lawns or commercial and professional use, fertilizer spreaders range between $50-$300.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
It's also designed for energy efficiency (but ships without a heatsink or heat spreader).
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Use a drop spreader to broadcast the seed across the entire planting area.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
For larger lawns or commercial and professional use, fertilizer spreaders range between $50-$300.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
It's also designed for energy efficiency (but ships without a heatsink or heat spreader).
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Use a drop spreader to broadcast the seed across the entire planting area.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Spreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreader. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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spreader
noun
spread·er
ˈspred-ər 
: one that spreads: as
a
: an implement for scattering material
b
: a small knife used especially for spreading butter
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