I remember (watching the show in reruns as a kid) the robot as the B-9 Environmental Control Robot. On his packaging (a box or a metal cabinet, I think) you can see the name G.U.N.T.E.R., which is an acronym for General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Robot.
It should be your mantra whenever you apply products to the lawn. This doesn't have to be a lengthy ban. The Dog Owner's Guide suggests keeping pets off treated grass for 24 hours, as nitrogen can burn the pads of a dog's foot. The guide also recommends keeping pets indoors during application to prevent an airborne inhalation or skin contact.
Use a rotary spreader to ensure that the fertilizer spreads evenly. Remember to water your lawn after fertilization and keep small children and pets off of the lawn immediately after fertilizing. For all of your fertilizing supplies, contact the expert lawn care professionals at Modern Turf. Call (803) 691-9890 today.