The first thing you need to know when using an herbicide such as Drive XLR8 Herbicide is that the exact amount of water you dilute it with is not important. It is only important to make sure you are using the correct amount of product per 1,000 sq ft of lawn. Use too much and you risk damaging your lawn, use too little and you will not get adequate results. You will need to use 1.45 oz per 1,000 sq ft . To decide how much water you want to use, you should mark a 1,000 sq ft area, fill your sprayer with water ONLY, and start walking and spraying just as if you were doing the actual application of herbicide. When you are done walking and spraying the 1,000 sq ft area note how much water it took you to spray that area, and that is the amount you will want to mix 1.45 oz of product with for each 1,000 sq ft area that needs to be treated. You will need to make sure treated areas are irrigated with at least 1/2 inch of water (either by rainfall or by sprinkler) following the application.
Drive XLR8 is not labeled to treat for Sandburs. The best method of treatment for Sandburs is with a pre-emergent before the Sandburs germinate. A good option for a pre-emergent would be Surflan AS Herbicide but please refer to the product label to be sure it's safe for the type of grass you have. You can check Ferti-Lome Weed Out with Crabgrass Killer, it is labeled for Goathead which is another name for Sandbur, please refer to the product label to be sure it's safe for the type of grass you have.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied as long as the turf you are applying to is established and by established meaning you have mowed it at least twice.
Per the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer: you should avoid applications of herbicides with the same site of action more than twice a season. So you could use twice in the spring and fall but should rotate after that number of applications to a different herbicide to prevent resistance if the target weeds are not killed with just the Drive. It can take drive up to 6 weeks to completely kill.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide can only be used on sod farms but not on new sod on a residential lawn. We recommend waiting until your grass establishes its roots before making an application.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can not be used around ornamentals, flowers, etc. If treating actively growing grassy weeds, Fertilome Over The Top II Grass Killer can be used. The manufacturer recommends that you use caution during application because the spray can cause damage if it comes into direct contact with foliage.
Bahiagrass is listed as susceptible to injury on the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer. Dismiss Nxt would be a good option instead.
It is not necessary to water in Drive XLR8 Herbicide after application.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a concentrate that needs to be diluted with water before applying.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to bahiagrass as it could be injured.
Drive XLR8 is a post-emergent herbicide only. So while it will kill existing plants, it does not prevent new seeds from germinating. We recommend using a pre-emergent such as Dimension 2EW in the spring before soil temps reach 55 degrees to prevent new crabgrass from growing next year.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide is not labeled for use on St. Augustine grass. It will kill your lawn. We would recommend using Blindside Herbicide WDG. It is safe for use in St. Augustine grass and will eliminate actively growing crabgrass. You will use 0.15 - 0.23 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Drive XLR8 is a post-emergent herbicide that takes about 10-14 days to start seeing results on the target plants. Keep in mind that this is best used on listed weeds when they are young and actively growing, which will usually be in spring and fall.
According to the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer you want to avoid rainfall or irrigation for about 24 hours after the applications. Since rainfall occurred right after the application the efficacy could be impacted so you may need to reapply.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to control or suppress creeping charlie. Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is labeled for creeping charlie (ground ivy) on Cool and Warm Season turfgrasses (except Floratam or Bitterblue varieties of St. Augustinegrass in Florida) You can view the product label HERE.
Drive XLR8 works best when it has at least 24 hours to dry after application, wait at least 1 day before watering or applying a liquid fertilizer.
It is advised to wait at least 2-3 days after an application of an herbicide like Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer before mowing your turf. You should mow 2 days prior to applying and wait an additional 2 days after application before mowing again.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer requires the use of a methylated seed oil surfactant for best results and one is not required when using Dismiss so it would not be recommended to tank mix the products together in a single application. Both products are safe on bermuda when used as directed on their respective labels.
To avoid any turf damage, Drive XLR8 should be applied when temperatures are between 65-85 degrees. It would be best to apply in the early morning or in the evening so that the product has sufficient time to dry before temperatures get above this range.
For best results, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should be used along with a methylated seed oil surfactant such as Duo Stick Methylated Seed Oil.
