Crossbow Herbicide is not actually labeled to be used in lawns so we cannot recommend it for this use. Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer has the same active ingredient at a lower percentage but is labeled for both willow and trumpet creeper aka trumpet vine and is for residential use.
Do not apply Crossbow Herbicide to, or otherwise permit it to come into direct contact with cotton, grapes, tobacco, vegetable crops, citrus, flowers, fruit or ornamental trees, or other desirable broadleaf plants and do not permit spray mists containing it to drift onto them.
Crossbow Herbicide should not harm established trees if it is not applied directly to them. Take care to apply when the wind is calm to minimize drift.
Crossbow Herbicide is only labeled to be applied in non crop lands per the product label and it can last up to 12 months in the soil and inhibit seed germination or plant growth. We would recommend checking directly with Dow to confirm if you can plant in treated soil in February. Dow can be reached at 800-992-5994.
Crossbow Herbicide can harm Bahia grass. Depending on what you are treating for, you can use Southern Ag Lawn Weed Killer with Trimec.
If temperatures drop below 55 degrees after Crossbow Herbicide has been applied, this may lengthen the amount of time it takes to kill the weeds.
Crossbow is labeled to be used on Blackberry at 1.5 gallon mixed solution per acre. For specific treatment procedures: Use a boom type or other broadcast spray equipment that provides uniform spray coverage over the top of the foliage and make applications when plants are growing well. The favorable period for treatment is most likely to occur after full leaf in the spring and continue into early summer, depending on soil moisture and other conditions.
Follow up treatment with foliar high-volume or basal type treatments may be needed, especially if treating under less favorable conditions.
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.
It is recommended that you wait at least 2-3 days after mowing to apply Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow Herbicide is toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates and is not labeled to be used in ponds. Diquat Water Weed and Landscape Herbicide would be a better option as it is an aquatic herbicide labeled for cattails.
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.
According to the Crossbow product label: Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions after using this product. It is safe to use on pastures as directed on the product label.
Crossbow is an Herbicide designed to kill weeds and brush in yards and fields. It is not an insecticide and will not control any insects. If you have a specific insect you are trying to treat, then you can let us know, and we would be happy to make a recommendation.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled for nutgrass. Monterey Nutgrass Killer II Selective Herbicide should be used over established lawns.
Crossbow Herbicide can be applied as a basal bark or stump application. Please refer to Page 8 of the product label for complete details on this treatment.
The product label for Crossbow Herbicide only lists that it can be used in non crop areas and specifically states: Do not apply directly to, or otherwise permit it to come into direct contact with cotton, grapes, tobacco, vegetable crops, citrus, flowers, fruit or ornamental trees, or other desirable broadleaf plants and do not permit spray mists containing it to drift onto them. Gordons Ornamec would be a better choice. This will eradicate grassy weeds but not clover. You may need to spot treat with a glyphosate product carefully like Killzall for the other weeds or manually remove them.
The Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for the supression of Trumpet Vine, but it will not kill it off completely. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions for best results. RoundUp QuikPro is for treating weeds and hard to kill vines per label instructions as well.
Crossbow Herbicide is primarily designed to control weeds and woody brush type plants and vines from unwanted areas but is designed to not harm most grasses. There are some grasses it will control listed on the label but its primary focus is to not harm grasses. You may want to look at using something like Roundup QuikPro for the weed in your driveway or possibly a soil sterilizer like Pramitol provided careful application is used to ensure no damage to surrounding desirable plants like trees, flowers, and the lawn.
You should only mix what you intend to spray, Crossbow Herbicide should not be stored mixed over 24 hrs. You should store container in a cool, dry place away from extreme temperatures.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them. To avoid injury, do not apply directly on or within the drip line of smaller trees.
