The amount of coverage area you will get out of a gallon of Crossbow Herbicide will be dependent upon the mix ratio you choose. You can get anywhere from 24 to 96 gallons of mixed solution out of the gallon.
Like with most liquid concentrates, we recommend that you only mix when you are ready to spray. Crossbow should be used within 24 hours of mixing. You should then rinse your equipment throuoghly. This will also prevent any damage in the long run to your sprayer. The storage shelf life of Crossbow Herbicide is 3-5 years if stored in a area that does not allow the product to freeze or reach over 80 degrees
You will use 1.33 to 2 fl. oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
You must wait one year after an application of Crossbow Herbicide to plant anything edible in the treated areas.
Crossbow Herbicide is rainfast in 6 hours. We recommend applying when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application for best results.
We recommend that you ventilate the area where the Crossbow was spilled and use a non-combustible absorbent, such as sand or Zorball. Scoop or shovel into suitable chemical waste containers for proper disposal. Do not use water for cleanup.
The amount of Crossbow you will need to use will depend on the specific type(s) of weeds you are treating. You will need to use 1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water depending on the weeds you are treating. Please consult the product label to find the specific rate you will use for your needs.
Per the Crossbow Herbicide SDS, it will cause mild irritation or allergic skin reaction. Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Per the product label: Do not allow lactating dairy animals to graze treated areas until the next growing season following application of Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow Herbicide harm with it being passed through the milk into the nursing young or humans when consumed.
Crossbow Herbicide can be used in the area following the instructions on the product label for Slaughter Restrictions: During the season of application, withdraw livestock from grazing treated grass at least 3 days before slaughter.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for plantain. However it may take a few applications to fully eradicate it.
Crossbow Herbicide is a post emergent herbicide that does kill down to the roots. However on some hard-to-control weeds such as thistle, it may require mutlitple applications to fully kill the weed off.
While Crossbow Herbicide is not specifically labeled for field mint, it is a non-selective post-emergent herbicide that targets woody plants and brush such as blackberries and poison oak, as well as annual and perennial broadleaves, so it's quitely likely that it will kill the mint. Through our research, glyphosate based products treat the problem best, however those products cannot be used in grazing pastures with animals. According to the Crossbow product label: Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions after using this product. They should not be present during the application and while the surfaces are wet but can return when dry.
You will need to wait at least 3 weeks before replanting in areas where Crossbow Herbicide has been applied. This would apply to any plants in pasture or range areas. For any edibles for human consumption, you would need to wait at least 1 year before planting.
As long as you are not spraying Crossbow Herbicide directly on the desirable tree leaves/roots or blueberries it should not harm them. That being said, it is not labeled to be used around edibles, so applications should be kept outside of the dripline of the blueberry plants.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for marestail. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them. To avoid injury, do not apply directly on or within the drip line of smaller trees.
You can use Crossbow Herbicide in any area you have weeds that need to be controlled that are listed in use areas on the label. The sun does not have to be hitting the areas you spray in order for the product to work the way its designed as long as the mix rates are followed correctly.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them.
