Fusilade II Herbicide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Marg from Houston, Tx
    06/20/2014
    Q
    Use of Fusilade II Herbicide on St Augustine in controlling Bermuda
    How safe and if OK, which mixture option would apply for st augustine
    A
    Fusilade II can only be used to remove bermuda grass from Tall Fescue and ZoysiaG rass when used at reduced rates but it is not labeled for use on St Augustine grass so we cannot recommend it for this use. We are not aware of a product that is labeled to remove Bermuda grass from St Augustine. 
    Unfortunately Bermuda grass is so closely related to St. Augustine grass that there is nothing that will remove Bermuda from St. Augustine and not hurt the Bermuda as well.  In your situation it is recommended to spot treat the Bermuda with GlyPhoSel Pro and kill it directly, and then replant St. Augustine in those areas.
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  • Asked by Greg from Ms
    07/28/2022
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    Will Fusilade kill torpedo grass in my zoysia lawn?
    A

    Fusilade II Herbicide only controls bermudagrass in zoysia so it would not be recommended for torpedograss, it can injure zoysia if used at too high of rates. Drive XLR8 is labeled to kill torpedo grass in zoysia.  However, it will typically require at least 2 applications at 21 day intervals.  Please read the product label for complete instructions on treating torpedograss. Be sure you use an MSO surfactant such as Prime Source Duo Stick for best results with Drive XLR8 as directed.

     

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  • Asked by Teresa
    04/10/2011
    Q
    When is the best time to apply Fusilade II to a fine fescue lawn to get rid of Bermuda grass?
    We have three or four spots of Bermuda grass in our lawn and we would like to eliminate them, or at least minimize them as much as possible. 1. When is the best time/times to apply Fusilade II? 2. What is the best concentration to apply for this purpose to minimize damage to the fescue, which we want? Thanks very much!
    A

    This is directly off of the product label:

    Apply 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discolorization of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August.
    Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons.

    We also recommend calling your local county extension office as they usually know the optimum times for spraying lawns in your area. 

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  • Asked by George from Garden City, Ks
    08/17/2021
    Q
    Can Fusilade II Herbicide be used around Oriental Arborvitae & Ponderosa Pine?
    A

    Fusilade II Herbicide is labeled to be applied around Ponderosa Pines and Oriental Arborvitae which is listed as Thuga, Berkmans (thuja orientalis) on the product label.

    Per the product label, apply Fusilade II at 16-24 fl oz/A (0.4 – 0.6 fl oz/1,000 sq ft) along with a non ionic surfactant in sufficient amount of water for thorough coverage. 

    Please view the product label for a full list of tolerant ornamentals and more important information.  

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  • Asked by Chuck from Tx
    08/11/2017
    Q
    What is the ratio of Fusilade II Herbicide to water?
    A

    Per the Fusilade II Herbicide product label, you will apply at the rate of 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discoloration of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August.
    Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons.

    Keep in mind for herbicides the amount of water is not important. What is important is getting the correct amount of product, over the correct amount of area. Mark off 1000 sq/ft and fill your sprayer tank with only water. Spray as if you were covering the area with the herbicide. However many gallons it takes you to cover that area is how many gallons to mix the product with. Everyone's walking speed and how heavily they spray is different, which is why whether you use 2 gallons or 8 gallons of water to cover 1000 sq/ft, you are correct.

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  • Asked by Carlton from Goodlettsville, Tn
    08/20/2013
    Q
    How to kill Bermudagrass without harming Tall fescue?
    I heard Tenacity or Ornamec Grass Herbicide is a good product.
    A

    Bermuda would be considered a grassy weed, so you need a product that is geared towards grassy weeds and not broadleaf weeds.  We want to be clear that bermuda can be suppressed, but it is VERY difficult to kill completely.  It will take multiple treatments to finally kill it.  But Fusilade II is usually the go to product for this issue. 

    This is directly off of the product label:

    Apply 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discolorization of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August.
    Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons.

    We also recommend calling your local county extension office as they usually know the optimum times for spraying lawns in your area.

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  • Asked by Douglas from Huntsville, Alabama
    02/08/2012
    Q
    Is there a product to kill Bermuda grass in a Fescue lawn?
    I have strands of Bermuda throughout my Fescue lawn - too much to hand pull and destroy. I need chemical to kill just the Fescue
    A

    Bermuda would be considered a grassy weed, so you need a product that is geared towards grassy weeds and not broadleaf weeds.  We want to be clear that bermuda can be suppressed, but it is VERY difficult to kill completely.  It will take multiple treatments to finally kill it.  But Fusilade II is usually the go to product for this issue. 

    This is directly off of the product label:

    Apply 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discolorization of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August.
    Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons.

    We also recommend calling your local county extension office as they usually know the optimum times for spraying lawns in your area.

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  • Asked by Chris from Huntsville, Al
    05/14/2017
    Q
    What is the best way to kill off Bermuda Grass in a tall fescue lawn without yellowing the tall fescue?
    A

    Fusilade II Turf and Ornamental Herbicide is a selective post-emergent herbicide that controls a long list of perennial and annual grass weeds in turf and landscaped areas. It can also be used to remove Bermuda grass from tall Fescue and Zoysia grass when used at reduced rates. Fusilade II can stand up to rain after only 1 hour of application.

    Apply 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discolorization of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August.
    Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons.

    We also recommend calling your local county extension office as they usually know the optimum times for spraying lawns in your area. 

     

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  • Asked by Jamie from Kalaheo, Hi
    05/14/2013
    Q
    How many oz. of Fusilade per gallon of water?
    A

    Apply 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discoloration of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August.
    Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons.

    Keep in mind for herbicides the amount of water is not important. What is important is getting the correct amount of product, over the correct amount of area. Mark off 1000 sq/ft and fill your sprayer tank with only water. Spray as if you were covering the area with the herbicide. However many gallons it takes you to cover that area is how many gallons to mix the product with. Everyone's walking speed and how heavily they spray is different, which is why whether you use 2 gallons or 8 gallons of water to cover 1000 sq/ft, you are correct.

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  • Asked by Ken from Joplin, Mo
    01/21/2013
    Q
    What is a good Bermuda Grass Killer?
    Live in SW Missouri and would like to eradicate the bermuda from my Fescue/Blue Grass yard. What is the best herbicide to do this?
    A
    Fusilade II is the only product we carry that specifies that it will suppress Bermuda in Tall fescue lawns. It also goes on to say that this type of application should not be made to home lawns though we are not sure why. The best time to apply Fusilade II to fescue for suppression of bermudagrass is in spring just as the bermudagrass is sprouting green stems.

    The  other option for you is to spray glyphosate product such as Gly Pho-Sel Pro or Ranger Pro on the bermuda when it is green in early August, wait three weeks to see if any bermuda survives and spray again by early September if needed and then re-seed the spots with fescue in mid-September.

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