Helena Crossbow Herbicide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Xenomatic from Roseburg, Oregon
    07/30/2017
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    Is Crossbow Herbicide safe to touch or cut the dead poison oak plant?
    Once poison oak has died after spraying with Crossbow (say 2-3 weeks after), is it safe to touch the dead poison oak or is there residual urushiol in the plant? Looking for the safest way to actually remove and dispose of the dead plants. Thanks!
    A

    Even after killing the poison oak with Crossbow and is "dead", it still contains rash-producing oils and is recommended to avoid direct contact. Wear rubber gloves and handle dead plants carefully. Dispose of plants and rubber gloves in tightly sealed garbage bags. Thoroughly wash clothes in hot, soapy water. Clean garden tools, too, either by wiping them down with rubbing alcohol or by washing in hot, soapy water.

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  • Asked by Kyle from Yakima, Wa
    08/28/2017
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    How do I clean up a Crossbow Herbicide spill?
    A bottle of Crossbow Herbicide ended up getting tipped over and slowly leaked out on a wood shelf and concrete floor, what would be the safest way to clean the spill and clear the fumes from the area?I have used a absorbent powder to soak up the spill however there is still residue on the wood and concrete floor and the fumes are very strong.
    A

    We recommend that you ventilate the area 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.

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  • Asked by Linda from Oregon City, Or
    06/14/2017
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    Will Crossbow work to kill moss and weeds in my yard without killing my grass?
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    Crossbow Herbicide is specifically designed to kill brush, vines, woody plants like trees, and broadleaf weeds without harming grasses when used at the labeled rates. It will not, however, kill or control moss as moss only grows in areas where you have too much moisture and poor soil conditions where the PH levels are off and the soil is too compacted. Renting a core aerator and running it through the area you have heavy moss concentrations will greatly help. If there are any tree branches keeping that area shaded that you can trim back or cut off then you will want to do this as well so you help keep the area dried out to prevent new moss regrowth. You can spray a moss control product like Lilly Miller Moss Out, however changing the conditions causing the moss is always the best way to go so that repeated sprays aren't necessary in the long run. 

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