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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% |
|---|---|
| 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
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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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133 of 146 people found this review helpful
Works great on Poison Oak
By Chris on 03/17/2013
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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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95 of 106 people found this review helpful
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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85 of 86 people found this review helpful
Works Great
By Jamie on 05/08/2014
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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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71 of 75 people found this review helpful
Crossbow on Live Oak sprouts
By David on 09/10/2013
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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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52 of 56 people found this review helpful
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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2 of 5 people found this answer helpful
I cut some large Aspens (3) last Sept and now the roots and stumps are sprouting throughout my lawn.
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30 of 34 people found this answer helpful
I've tried many products, methods and concoctions to try and kill these bushes. Digging one up worked to get rid of it, but was a JOB! I have about a dozen to get rid of, what product can you recommend that will kill these bushes?
Your best bet in your situation is called Crossbow. It is an herbicide that is labeled for what is called a cut stump treatment. A cut stump treatment is where you hack or saw or cut the tree or bush off down at the stump level and immediately drench the roots and/or cut stumps with a concentrated dose of crossbow. The important thing here is to immediately drench the cut stump after cutting, so you want to mix the product and have it ready to go immediately after cutting it. It may require 2 treatments.
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57 of 63 people found this answer helpful
Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for what is called a cut stump treatment. A cut stump treatment is where you hack or saw or cut the tree or bush off down at the stump level and immediately drench the roots and/or cut stumps with a concentrated dose of Crossbow Herbicide. The important thing here is to immediately drench the cut stump after cutting, so you want to mix the product and have it ready to go immediately after cutting it. It may require 2 treatments.
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Per the Crossbow product label: To prevent or control regrowth from cut stumps, mix 4 gallons of Crossbow in diesel oil, No 1 or No 2 fuel oil or kerosent to make 100 gallons of spray mixture.
This breaks down to about 5.12 oz of Crossbow per gallon. So for 1 1/2 gallons you would use approx 10.24 oz of Crossbow
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I am concerned about the spread as well. I dug up as much of a spreading tree as possible but I need to kill the roots. If I spray directly onto roots and around soil, How long must I wait to plant vegetables?
Crossbow Herbicide will stay in the soil and could veggies for up to 2 years. It's possible you could use Tordon. We recommend to contact Dow 800-992-5994 option 4 the manufacturer of both products for the best one to suit your treatment.
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