For post-emergent crabgrass control, we would recommend using Drive XLR8 Herbicide. It is safe for use in your lawn and is labeled for crabgrass, as well as various other broadleaf weeds. This product should be used with a methylated seed oil surfactant.
We would not recommend mixing Surge Broadleaf Herbicide and Drive XLR8 Herbicide in the same tank. Per the label of Surge Herbicide, this product should not be mixed with a surfactant because it will damage your turf grass. Drive XLR8 requires one.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is taken up through the leaf of the plant and translocated to the root. It is a post-emergent herbicide only.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not specifically labeled for spurge. We do offer pre and post emergent herbicides that are labeled for spurge that will be effective. Please provide more information on the treatment area and desired turf for a product recommendation. Thank you!
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer works best when temps are between 60-70 degrees at time of application.
You will need to keep the Drive XLR8 Herbicide out of the drip line of the tomatoes to be safe.
Depending on what you are treating for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied as a spot treatment or broadcast. Be sure that the turf grass you have is labeled as tolerant if you wish to broadcast.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is labeled to treat signalgrass in Bermuda but not goosegrass.
There is not a specific amount of time you need to wait to apply your fertilizer after applying Drive XLR8 Herbicide. Since Drive works best when it has at least 24 hours to dry after application, then waiting at least 1 day before watering or applying a liquid fertilizer would be advantageous.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is labeled for barnyard grass. For spot treatments, the mixing ratio is 1.45 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Be sure to use a methlyated seed oil surfactant with this product to ensure that you receive the best results.
Unfortunately, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to kill Japanese stiltgrass. We would recommend a product like Bonide Over the Top II Grass Killer instead. This would not damage the non-grass ornamental plants you have while taking care of the stiltgrass when use based on the product label.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is safe for use on tall fescue. It is labeled for lawn use only, not for use on any ornamentals.
Yes, it is safe to spray Drive XLR8 Herbicide when there is no forcasted rain within 24 hours.
When applying herbicides, including Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer, it is not recommended to be used in a hose end sprayer. It is better to use a hand pump or backpack sprayer to ensure the most accurate application.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is applied at 63 oz in 20 gallons of water to cover 1 acre. It is recommended to mix Drive XLR8 with either Dyneamic Surfactant or Prime Source Duo Stick.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is generally safe to use around animals as long as they are out of the treatment area while you are spraying. Once the application is dry, it is not harmful to squirrels or other animals.