If Pasture Pro Herbicide is used alone as directed, it allows livestock to graze immediately after the spray has dried. Just keep them out for 4-6 hours or more until dry.
The Pasture Pro Herbicide label does state: Do not use this product on or near desirable plants, including contact of spray on exposed root systems or adventitious shoots within the drip line of desirable trees and shrubs, since injury may result.
We would recommend keeping applications outside the dripline to be sure of no injury.
Pasture Pro Herbicide is not labeled to control smutgrass or any other grassy weeds. This product contains the active ingredient 2,4-D which targets broadleaf weeds. Unfortunately, we do not have a product that is labeled to control smutgrass selectively in pastures. You will likely need to spot treat this plant using a non-selective herbicide such as Axxe Herbicide or Ranger Pro (may suppress only). You can also contact your local Cooperative Extension office for their recommendations.
The Pasture Pro Herbicide label does not specify Bahia grass but advises it can be used on already established pasture grasses. We recommend testing a small area before a complete broadcast to the pasture.
It is recommended not to mow within 2 days before and 2 days after applying Pasture Pro.
Pasture Pro Herbicide does mention adding a surfactant on the product label for specific weed treatments so would not be recommended to add. Horses should always be out of the area during treatment until the area completely dries. Typically after at least 4-6 hours, or some do 24 hours to be safe.
Pasture Pro Herbicide should not be applied near ponds as it is toxic to aquatic organisms. We would recommend keeping the application of Pasture Pro Herbicide at least 50 ft away from the pond. Please be sure to review the product label for complete application instructions before use.
Pasture Pro Herbicide should not be applied to a residential St Augustine lawn.
The label does not have a wait time to fertilize when using Pasture Pro Herbicide but it does advise not to apply when lawn is under stress due to many conditions including improper applications of fertilizer.
No, Pasture Pro Herbicide is only labeled to be applied to Pastures, Range-lands, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, Ornamental Turf-grass (Non residential Lawns, Golf Courses, Cemeteries, Parks) and Non-Cropland (Fence Rows, Hedgerows, Roadsides, Industrial sites). It is not labeled to be applied to roundup ready corn.
You will need wait several months to reseed following an application of Pasture Pro Herbicide. Per the product label with a Spring application of this product, you can reseed in the Fall. With a Fall application, you can reseed in the Spring.
Pasture Pro Herbicide has residual activity in the soil, also known as “half life.” This may prevent new seeds from developing properly.
Pasture Pro Herbicide should not interfere with any fertilizer applications as long as you are following the product labels for both products you are using. When mixing herbicides and fertilizers we recommend checking the product label of the fertilizer. Most herbicides will allow for tank mixing. We also recommend doing a jar mix test to check for any clumping when mixing the two and then apply the product to a small section of the yard first.
Yes, once the application of Pasture Pro Herbicide has had time to dry, it would be safe for livestock to re-enter. The only restriction for Pasture Pro is for lactating dairy animals in which these animals would need to be kept off the treated area for one year following the application. Please review the product label for more information.
Pasture Pro Herbicide is not labeled for sticky willy. This extension article explains how they would recommend getting rid of it: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/rid-sticky-willy-85726.html.
Pasture Pro Herbicide is not labeled for use around ornamentals at all as it can injure them, it is only used in grass areas.
To treat broadleaf weeds like poison ivy around groundcovers, we would suggest carefully spot treating using a non selective herbicide being careful to avoid any contact with the desirables. Snapshot is a pre-emergent that can be used to prevent weeds from germinating in the future.
Pasture Pro Herbicide does not list sicklepod weed on the label however it appears that products that contain 2,4-D can be effective against it which is in the product.
