When mixing concentrates such as Tenacity Herbicide, it is always a good idea to add some water to your tank, add your concentrates, agitate the mixture, and then fill the rest of the water and agitate again before spraying. This video has a great overview of how to use this product.
Tenacity Herbicide is not labeled to prevent or eradicate lespedeza. Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide may be a better option.
Once the application of Tenacity Herbicide has had time to dry it is safe for pets and children to reenter the treated area. Typically after 4-6 hours. The small amount of active left is not enough to injure a dog that may eat the rass.
Tenacity is labeled for use on St Augustine grown for sod only and would not be recommended on a home lawn. Could you tell us what you are trying to treat for and we can try to recommend a product that you can use?
Tenacity is labeled for postemergent control of nutsedge. However, the product label does state that weed control with postemergence applications require a second application after 2 to 3 weeks. You should also make sure that you apply the Tenacity to young, actively growing weeds with a non-ionic surfactant.
It is possible that Tenacity Herbicide will harm daffodils if sprayed. Since flowers can be considered a broadleaf weed, this product can harm it. Tenacity Herbicide is only labeled for use on listed lawns.
When using Tenacity Herbicide there should be no issue with planting annual rye seed after using it. Per the product label you would want to apply either at seeding or close to it for the best performance.
Tenacity Herbicide can be used if weeds are actively growing for post emergent control as long as the soil temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. This product can also be used for pre-emergent control right now once the soil temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to water the product in at least 1/2 inch after a pre-emergent application to ensure the product gets down into the soil.
Tenacity Herbicide will not kill lawn fungus. It is a herbicide that will only eradicate listed weeds in listed turfgrass only. We do offer fungicides for the lawn.
Tenacity Herbicide is not labeled safe for use on Floratam species and is only for use on St Augustine grown for sod. Atrazine or Blindside would be the alternative products to use.
Tenacity Herbicide is not labeled to control Poa Annua/Annual Bluegrass as a post emergent application. The label only states that it could cause injury to it if sprayed. It is only labeled to be used to suppress poa annua when used as a pre-emergent.
Per the label of Tenacity Herbicide, this product can be applied at the same time of seed, except fine fescue. It is also recommended that you mow at least two days before and/or two days after.
As you probably know, Centipedegrass is a very sensitive species of turf so many products that eliminate the crabgrass and other weeds can also cause damage to your lawn. Tenacity is a great pre- and post-emergent herbicide that will control crabgrass along with many other types of weeds without harming your centipede lawn. Make sure to read the Tenacity label very carefully and mix exactly what is recommended as this is a strong product and mis-using it can cause temporary turf injury. When applying Tenacity it is highly recommended to use a temporary turf colorant like Turf Mark Blue to allow you to see where you are spraying. Overlapping your application of Tenacity can cause temporary whitening of the lawn as well, but the color will return in 3-4 weeks at most. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tenacity Herbicide should not be used around or on desirable ornamentals and/or trees or used within 3 feet of trees or ornamentals. Unfortunately, there is not a product that can be used to reverse the effects of the Tenacity sprayed on intolerant plants.
Tenacity Herbicide is labeled for post-emergent control of Nimbleweed to established cool season turf. Per the product label, you may need a second application after 2 to 3 weeks. Apply to young, actively growing weeds, and be sure to use a surfactant such as Southern Ag Non-Ionic surfactant for post-emergent applications.
Tenacity Herbicide may cause temporary whitening of turfgrass foliage. In general, symptoms appear five to seven days after application and last for several weeks. A repeat application to the same site causes less whitening of the plant tissue.