Crossbow Herbicide should not be used in areas that stay wet, and it will not be effective for grassy plants or sedges. We would recommend contacting your local cooperative extension for assistance identify the specific plant that you are targeting for the best recommendation. One option would be to use an aquatic glyphosate product (non-selective) to spot treat the area, such as Roundup Custom Aquatic. You will need to use a non-ionic surfactant with this product such as this one.
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.
You will use 1.33 to 2 fl. oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
You must wait one year after an application of Crossbow Herbicide to plant anything edible in the treated areas.
We recommend that you ventilate the area where the Crossbow was spilled 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.
Crossbow Herbicide can be used in the area following the instructions on the product label for Slaughter Restrictions: During the season of application, withdraw livestock from grazing treated grass at least 3 days before slaughter.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them.
You should spot treat the bindweed only as it can harm the hedge. Apply Crossbow Herbicide in a manner to avoid contacting nearby susceptible crops or other desirable plants.
We do not carry Bushtox so we cannot say for sure that it can be mixed with Crossbow. However, we can tell you that most EPA approved herbicides can be mixed together so long as the instructions on both product labels are followed and neither label prohibits mixing with another product. It would be a good idea to perform a small jar test first to ensure that both products mix well with no clumping or separating.
Crossbow Herbicide, although not specifically labeled for Autumn Olive, should knock it out. It may take multiple applications.
Crossbow Herbicide will kill maple seedlings when mixed at the 1.5% mix rate.
In order to kill a tree that size, you would get the best results cutting the tree down to a stump and treating the fresh cut stump directly. If the trunk diameter is less than 6-8 inches, then you could potentially do a basal bark treatment with Crossbow Specialty Herbicide.You would mix 1.25 to 5 ounces per gallon of solution, mixing in diesel No. 1 or 2 or kerosene, then spraying the basal part of the tree up to a height of 15-20 inches off the ground. If you do not need this much product, then could also use Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled to be applied to lawns. It is only labeled for is labeled to be used on Rangeland, Grass Pastures, Fence rows, roadsides and non-crop areas. If applying in those areas, the amount of Crossbow you will need to use will depend on the specific type(s) of weeds you are treating. You will need to use 1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water depending on the weeds you are treating. Please consult the product label to find the specific rate you will use for your needs.
Please contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the hazardous waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance disposing of old Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow can be toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. We recommend to keep at least a 10-15 foot distance (or more) away from the pond/body of water during treatment to protect any aquatic life.
No, Crossbow Herbicide is used to control woody plants and would likely kill your rose bushes. Please let us know what weeds you are targeting so that we can look for an alternate product for your needs.
Crossbow can be toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. We recommend to keep at least a 10-15 foot distance (or more) away from the pond/body of water during treatment to protect any aquatic life.
