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Crossbow Herbicide is a selective post-emergent herbicide that targets woody plants and brush such as blackberries and poison oak, as well as annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, while leaving grasses unharmed. Crossbow achieves excellent control of woody plants and brush and can be applied by all types of sprayers, from hand-held models to tractor-mounted spray rigs. Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions following the application of Crossbow Herbicide. Crossbow is rainfast within two hours after application.
Previously manufactured by Dow, Crossbow Herbicide is now manufactured by Helena Chemical.
Crossbow Herbicide CANNOT be applied to home lawns.
Note: Due to California state restrictions, this product cannot be sold to California residents.
Product Documents
Active Ingredient | 2,4-D, butoxyethyl ester 34.4% Triclopyr, butoxyethyl ester 16.5% |
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Target pests |
Amaranth, Buttercup, Chickweed, Clover, Dandelion, Henbit, Ivy, Kudzu, Mustard, Oxalis, Pigweed, Plantain, Purslane, Ragweed, Ragwort, Spurge (thyme-leaf), Sunflower, Thistle, Wild Carrot and others * See label for complete list |
For use in |
Rangeland, Grass Pastures, Fence Rows, Roadsides, Non-Crop areas * See label for complete list |
Application |
1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. per gallon of water 1 - 4 gallons per 100 gallons of water * See label for complete application instructions |
Formulation | Professional Product |
NOT FOR SALE TO |
AK, AZ, DC, CA, CO, NH, NM, RI, LA, MA, TX, VT, WA (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only) |
Shipping Weight | 9.14 lbs |
Manufacturer | Helena Chemical |
EPA Registration | 62719-260-5905 |
Crossbow specialty herbicide is recommended for control of most species of unwanted woody plants, as well as annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, growing on rangeland, permanent grass pastures, CRP, fence rows, non-irrigation ditchbanks, roadsides, other non-crop areas, and industrial sites.
For use on plants in non-crop and non-timber areas only. Not for use on crops, timber, or other plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or for commercial seed production, or for research purposes.
Post-emergence (Annual and Perennial Weeds):
Post-emergence (Woody Plants):
More useful than Roundup
By T. on 06/13/2011
My wife and I own 55 acres of mostly overgrown pasture in south-central Pennsylvania. It wasn't pastured for about 30 years and was taken over by multi-flora rose, honeysuckle shrub, autumn olive, grape, poison ivy, etc. We use a variety of control methods including herbicides (mostly on roadsides and fence rows). The problem with Roundup is that it kills the turf, making an opening for more weeds. One small disappointment is that Crossbow kills rather slowly, but we will probably have little use in the future for Roundup.
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Works great on Poison Oak
By Chris on 03/17/2013
I have 18 acres of land in Northern California, which is heavily infested with Poison Oak. Crossbow works very well for controlling the Poison Oak. It can take several weeks to see the results after spraying, and re-spraying may be necessary in heavy growth areas. I did three passes in a 2-acre area, with about 4 weeks between each one - each time there was much less Poison Oak to spray, but this meant I got all of the little shoots. One year on from my first spraying, there is very little return growth.
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Love it for poison ivy!
By Anonymous on 07/20/2013
I found crossbow after talking with a greens keeper at the local golf course. Cross bow is great at killing all woody brush. I love that I can spray it right thru the grass and all it will kill is the poison and sumac sprouts. It will KILL TREES if you get it on the bark, leaves or root areas so be careful if you are spraying around them. much more potent than regular brush killer and a little goes a long way. economical in the long run.
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Works Great
By Jamie on 05/08/2014
I have used Crossbow Herbicide 2x's on the Ivy bed in my front yard. The first time I sprayed I noticed the bright green leaves turning a little yellow after about 3 days. I waited a couple of weeks and sprayed again and the Ivy is now showing to be about 75% dead. I will spray again in another week or so to finish it off. I have also over-sprayed into the yard area and it doesn't kill the grass. Great product
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Crossbow on Live Oak sprouts
By David on 09/10/2013
I have been using Crossbow on various plants. It really kills blackberries and gooseberries. I mainly have been using it to kill sprouts on Live Oak stumps that were masticated a year ago. It takes a week or so to see results but it eventually works.
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At this time, should I wait for new growth to start or can I apply Crossbow at anytime of the year for blackberry bushes and vines? What part of the plant should I apply the Crossbow spray to?
Yes Crossbow Herbicide can be used to kill dormant blackberry bushes and vines. You would apply to thoroughly wet upper and lower stems including the root collar and any ground sprouts. Treat at any time when the brush is dormant and the bark is dry. Best results have been obtained with late winter to early spring applications.
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Crossbow Herbicide applications should be kept at least 15 feet from edibles. Per the label, do not apply under circumstances where spray drift may occur to food, forage, or other plantings that might be damaged or crops thereof rendered unfit for sale, use or consumption. You should discard any edibles that may have been contaminated.
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I have a large mountain property with 60% cattle pasture and 40% forest managed for timber and wildlife. Am concerned about long range effect of spraying on wild turkeys, particularly hatching success.
We apologize, but we are not aware of any studies that have been done to determine what the effects of Crossbow might be on a wild turkey population. You may wish to contact a wildlife specialist in your area for more information, or possibly contact the manufacturer directly. You can reach Helena Chemical at 901-761-0050.
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Crossbow is labeled for most species of unwanted woody plants and shrubs but does not specifically mention eleagnus on the label. We recommend contacting your local extension office for assistance in a choosing a product that that has been successful for others in your area.
I'm using 3"- 5" rock in my beds (I installed weed block underneath) but I'm getting all sorts of clover and grass growing on top.
The product label for Crossbow Herbicide only lists that it can be used in non crop areas and specifically states: Do not apply directly to, or otherwise permit it to come into direct contact with cotton, grapes, tobacco, vegetable crops, citrus, flowers, fruit or ornamental trees, or other desirable broadleaf plants and do not permit spray mists containing it to drift onto them. Gordons Ornamec would be a better choice. This will eradicate grassy weeds but not clover. You may need to spot treat with a glyphosate product carefully like Killzall for the other weeds or manually remove them.
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While Crossbow is labeled to to treat woody plants and vegetation, privet hedge is not specifically listed on the product label as a controlled weed. We would recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to confirm whether using Crossbow Herbicide would be appropriate for this treatment, or for product recommendations that have been proven to be successful for others in your area.
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I dug out a large bed of tiger lilies and planted nicer ones where I thought I had cleaned the tiger ones last fall. Now I see the tiger ones reemerging in a few spots. Can I apply this product to get ride of the tiger ones and would it affect the nicer lilies I planted next to them?
Crossbow Herbicide can injure the desirable tiger lilies if contact is make with them through spraying/drift. It is not labeled to control them so would not be recommended for that purpose. The best option for spot treating in beds is a non selective herbicide such as Avenger or RoundUp QuikPro, taking care to avoid spraying the ones you don’t want controlled, or you can hand-pull.
Crossbow Herbicide is not to be used on bentgrass or newly seeded grass.
If you are wanting a bareground herbicide to kill whatever it is applied to, we would recommed using Pramitol 25E. If you are wanting to treat grassy weeds in ornamental beds and landscaped areas, Grass Out Max is a selective herbicide that can be sprayed without harming desired plants.
Please read all product labels for application rates and instructions.
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Helena Crossbow Herbicide Rating: 4.7 (39 Reviews / 410 Q&A)