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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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We cut the trees to ground level, sprayed the cut stump, put holes in the center and poured Crossbow in and 6 months later, around each stump, we have the roots at the base of the stump and creating sprouts up to 20 or 30 feet away.
Helena Crossbow Herbicide does not specifically list Catalpa on the label as a controlled tree. We would recommend checking directly with Dow to confirm if it is effective for your target tree. You can reach Dow at 800-992-5994.
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Do not apply Crossbow Herbicide 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.
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Which product and how to apply?
The best method to remove woody plants and shrubs is to first cut down them down to their stump and apply Helena Crossbow Herbicide on the fresh cut or spot treat as best as you can. If enough of the solution contacts the young trees roots it could injure them.
We live on a steep bluff and want to get rid of blackberries but do not want to kill native plants. We have been cultivating natural salal and huckleberry, small madrone, and broad leaf Maple.
Crossbow Herbicide could affect desirable woody and viney plants that are sprayed with it. You should avoid spraying desirable vines and trees. We suggest spot treating the target plants and spraying when conditions are calm.
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Crossbow Herbicide could possibly harm holly but it is not labeled for this plant so we cannot recommend it for controlling/killing it. Holly shrubs would need to be treated like trees, in which case you would cut the shrubs down to stumps and then treat the fresh cuts. Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for the control of most kinds of unwanted trees. On page 5 of the label you can find directions on how to use for conventional basal bark and stump applications.
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In order to kill a tree that size, you would get the best results cutting the tree down to a stump and treating the fresh cut stump directly. If the trunk diameter is less than 6-8 inches, then you could potentially do a basal bark treatment with Crossbow Specialty Herbicide.You would mix 1.25 to 5 ounces per gallon of solution, mixing in diesel No. 1 or 2 or kerosene, then spraying the basal part of the tree up to a height of 15-20 inches off the ground. If you do not need this much product, then could also use Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer.
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I have some woody plants (small trees) and briars growing in my beds with my boxwood hedge. Will Crossbow also kill the boxwoods if I use it on the woody plants?
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Helena Crossbow Herbicide Rating: 4.7 (39 Reviews / 410 Q&A)