Fantastic Product and Excellent Service
By Mario on 08/26/2022
Our 2 year old lawn from a new home construction became infested with White Dutch Clover. It spread fast in many areas of the lawn. I used 2-4-D and that got most of the weeds but only slightly burned the clover. I spray regularly for weeds but couldn't get rid of the clover. These was an amazing kit. I have never used the dye or surfactant before so I was hesitant about it at first. When applying the dye I started very light and needed to use a little more. I was worried about the new driveway as I had light overspray. As it says through the dye fades away in 24-48hrs zero issues. Tractor tires do have a light tint though as I used a pull behind sprayer. The first few days looked like it was working and then continued to see improvements week after week. I am assuming this is the Surfactant shielding the Herbicide and letting it do it's job after rain and sprinklers. To this day about 3 weeks after spraying we feel it's still working as intended. We have an open field full of weeds to the North of us ready for development and another side a bare lawn with patches of weeds. This has been the best product to use in conjunction with 2-4-D on our lawn.
Very effective post-emergent
By Terry on 08/27/2022
Torpedo grass
By Chris on 09/01/2022
This with seed oil does not kill torpedo grass. Tried multiple applications post emergence spot treatment with no effect.
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
Works like a charm.
By Harold on 09/02/2022
I had a lot of crabgrass and the kit worked great. The Surfactant helped bind the XLR8 to the plants, the indicator dye really helped me insure that all the crabgrass plants received treatment, and the XLR8 did a great job of killing the crabgrass without harming the regular grass. I would definitely buy this product again and have recommended it to some of my neighbors.
Waiting to see
By Jerome on 09/03/2022
Hard to write a serious review as it's only been a couple of days since applying the chemicals. After carefully reading all the instructions for the kit, I safely mixed the chemicals and applied the solution using a pull behind, 15 gallons tank with boom sprayer. My target weed is crab grass that made it through the spring pre-emergent application I did. After a couple of days, I have noticed some browning on the crab grass. But there are other areas that aren't affected at all by the chemicals. Still waiting to see after 5 days. What i thought was crab grass might not be crab grass after all. I honestly couldn't tell if this "KIT" is good or bad. Still waiting to see.
DRIVE out crabgrass and other weeds
By Scott on 09/09/2022
Been purchasing all lawn and insect chemicals from domyown for past three years-commercial grade effective products that groundskeepers and exterminators use and unavailable at local big box or garden centers, Great. prices, fast sometimes free shipping, easy online ordering, able. to view product label and application instructions. Applied Drive as directed with surfactant using Chapin battery backpack sprayer Used primarily for mature crabgrass that escaped pre-emergent treatment in spring, especially along edge of driveway and sidewalk and also for several. spots of white clover and black medic Within 2 days noticed crabgrass turning yellow eventually reddish brown It's been 2 weeks, little if any crabgrass, clover and black medic total kill, no harm to lawn Compared to products found in. big box stores is considerably more effective higher concentration and more economical. Drive 18.92% Quinclorac @ high app rate of 1.5 oz/gal=$1.49/1000 sq ft Weed-b-gon with crabgrass control only 2.13%. Quinclorac @ app rate of 4 oz/gal=$1.68/1000 sq ft, used this last year with very poor results Highly recommend Drive!
Fast killer
By Joe on 09/10/2022
XLR8 kills crabgrass and Japanese clover
By Tom on 09/16/2022
Don't Waste Your Money
By Heather on 09/19/2022
Given that I spent $71 on a bottle of this stuff, I was very optimistic that it work on my crab grass. After numerous applications - no such luck. Very disappointed.
Expert response:
We apologize you did not receive the expected results from using Drive. Drive is known as one of the best crabgrass herbicides in on the market and is used daily by professional lawn care companies. There can be certain stressors such as high heat, drought and not including a surfactant etc that can cause treatment failure.
We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
Works Great
By Andy on 09/19/2022
Works Great
By Andy on 09/19/2022
Drive XLR8 Herbicide crabgrass killer
By Paul on 09/20/2022
Drive Works
By John on 09/23/2022
I sprayed drive and within two days the crabgrass was brown and my sprayer wasn't even working properly. Had the sprayer not had a clog from a prior use, I am sure it would have been even better. I plan to spray one more time to ensure effective elimination of all crabgrass. It had no impact on clovers.
Good stuff, jury's still out
By Jeff on 09/23/2022
I live in Tejas. Johnson grass (crabgrass) is a state tradition and bane. I bought this kit to experiment on my weeds. So far (four weeks and one application) the crabgrass showed some stress, but still thrives. I have applied it again, hoping repetition will yield better results. As far as DoMyOwn goes, they're a great company and I'll order from them in the future when preemergent and grub season comes around. Their costs and shipping were excellent and I am glad I found the company.
Crab grass killer
By Joe on 09/23/2022
Yes! It kills crabgrass
By Kathy on 09/23/2022
Epic Weed Killer
By Justin on 09/24/2022
I have Bermuda grass in clay soil. I take pride in my yard and have used all types of weed killer. I have had a strip of weeds adjacent to my driveway I just could not get rid of. Pulling the weeds and chemicals would not work. One application with my pump sprayer and they are gone! FYI my Bermuda yellowed for a week and I though I messed up. The weeds were dead in three days and my grass was back to normal in 10.
Crabgrass didn't stand a chance
By Philip on 10/07/2022
Prompt Delivery
By Ken on 10/14/2022
Drive XLR8
By Ken on 11/01/2022
I was skeptical about using a herbicide on my lawn as I have tried other products that killed my lawn also. I had areas of crab grass growing so I gave this product a try and I was pleasantly surprised it only killed the crabgrass and not my lawn. It did take 3 to 4 weeks for the results. I live in the Inland Empire of So. California. I followed the directions exactly. I do recommend this product.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide
By Patrick on 11/11/2022
Kills Bermuda grass
By Kenneth on 04/19/2023
Product states that it can be used on bermuda grasses but unfortunately it's starting to kill my grass but not doing anything to the crabgrass and weeds. I should have known better when it killed my tall fescue as well. I thought maybe I did something wrong, but seeing as how it's doing the same on my bermuda, I'm pretty sure it's this product. Sad, because my yard is so green with multiple patches of dying yellow and brown.
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. The label does state that Yellow that occurs on bermuda can be reduced by the addition of chelated iron or sprayable soluble nitrogen fertilizer. You also want to avoid applications during spring green up of bermuda as this is when it is most sensitive.
We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need.
Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
It didn't work.
By C on 04/22/2023
I read the description and applied it accordingly. It really didn't work at all. The crabgrass is growing.
Expert response:
When using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer for crabgrass, it’s best to apply at either the very young stage or the most mature stage of the crabgrass. When treating between the 2-4 tiller stage, repeat application may be required and may not get complete control. You should make your applications while temperatures are between 65 and 85 degrees for best results.
Kills your grass
By Kenneth on 04/24/2023
Be careful, this stuff will kill your grass. Said it's safe for bermudagrass, but it's actually killing off my grass and not the crabgrass or other targeted weeds. I wanted this product to work as I tried it on 2 different types of grasses and didn't work on either. Very disappointed with this product. Buyer beware
Expert response:
Drive is labeled safe for bermudagrass when used as directed. The label does state: Yellowing that occurs on bermuda can be reduced by the addition of chelated iron or sprayable soluble nitrogen fertilizer. When treating in the spring, you should avoid any applications during spring green up when the lawn is coming out of dormancy as this is the most sensitive time for bermuda and it could be injured.
Didn't work for me
By John on 04/28/2023
First, the instructions give you application rates per 1,000 square feet. I'm doing spot spraying and I need to know ounces per gallon in the sprayer. I guessed to the high side, and hit some large plants. Virtually no impact.
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. Drive works best on young newly emerged weeds, more mature weeds may require repeat application. Drive also requires the use of an MSO surfactant for best results. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
The Weeds Seem To Love This
By Mike on 04/30/2023
Had high hopes from other reviewers that this product would take care of at least some of our weed problems caused by an over abundance (of needed) rain. I paid extra for the kit which included the herbicide, surfactant and indicator die as recommended. Made sure to use the proper amount of each product according to their directions, but the only result after more than two weeks was healthy weeds. The Fox-tails and Johnson Grass are still doing well. So.... I recommend that you save your money and buy something else!
Expert response:
Drive XLR8 can take up to 3-6 weeks to see full results on targeted weeds and a second application may be needed for more established weeds. Keep in mind, for best results, applications should be applied to listed weeds when they are young and actively growing and temperatures are between 65-85 degrees.
Amazing
By Mike on 05/01/2023
Crabgrass killer
By Dave on 09/08/2023
Fantastic
By Jason on 09/08/2023
Had a mad outbreak of crab grass in my yard about 1/2 acre. Crazy. And being from Canada we have nothing for it so it matured over 4 week period. Got my bottle and sprayed as per directions.....killed it dead ! Works so good I ordered a second bottle for next year.
Crabgrass gone
By John on 09/15/2023