Tenacity Herbicide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Eileen from Sugarloaf, Pa
    09/22/2019
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    How heavy do I have to spray Tenacity Herbicide for bentgrass?
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    Spray foliage of target weeds with Tenacity Herbicide until wet but not until the point of runoff.

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  • Asked by Jj from Myrtle Beach
    10/23/2019
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    Can Tenacity be used on dichondra lawns? Will it kill spurge?
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    Tenacity Herbicide is not labeled for use on a dichondra lawn, and it is not labeled for spurge. Dichondra lawns are considered a type of ground cover, and many herbicides may prevent this type of lawn from growing. Please contact your local cooperative extension office Master Gardener for assistance on products that will take care of the weeds in your lawn without causing harm. Please let us know if they suggest a product, and we will certainly make an effort to locate it for you.

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  • Asked by Richard from Dalton Gardens, Id
    10/30/2019
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    Will Tenacity Herbicide kill yellow iris around my pond?
    Digging iris does not rid my pond or area of it. It is now a weed and I tried roundup but it wasn't effective.
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    Tenacity is not labeled to control undesirable ornamental plants, although it may harm them if sprayed accidentally. You will need to remove physically all the parts of the iris - including the rhizomes in the soil – in order to prevent these plants from regrowing the following year. You can use a glyphosate product such as RoundUp QuikPro to kill the above ground plants, but you will need to remove the rhizomes after spraying. This article has easy-to-follow directions on this treatment, which is best done in the fall.

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  • Asked by Marcus from Mount Juliet
    04/02/2020
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    Any experience mixing Tenacity with Triad Select?
    I'm wanting to do my general early spring herbidicde to kill chickweed and other winter break through weeds in my fescue lawn. Would also like to start my bermuda suppression as well.
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    Due to the strength of Tenacity, and the need to not over apply or overlap with it during application to avoid discoloring or excess stress to the desirable turf grass, we do not recommend mixing other post emergent herbicides in the same tank with it unless stated on the label. Tenacity should be applied with a Non Ionic Surfactant and a temporary marking dye like Turf Mark Blue to ensure no overlapping occurs to cause your turf to whiten. We would recommend applying the Triad Select in a separate application. Should you decide to try tank mix the two, we recommend doing a tank mix test first for compatibility, and test a small area to ensure safety to the lawn.  Though be aware Tenacity is not labeled to effect bermuda at all.

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  • Asked by Andrew from Hamilton
    04/04/2020
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    Will Tenacity Herbicide kill kikuyu and spare ryegrass?
    Re-seeding my large after (glycophosphate spray) that currently has Kikuyugrass. Will be reseeding with 3 types of ryegrass. I anticipate Kikuyu re-emerging. Will Tenacity kill the kikuyu yet spare the rye grass?
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    Tenacity Herbicide only states that it can cause undesired injury to kikuyugrass but it does not give instructions on how to control with Tenacity, which leads us to believe it may only temporarily damage it rather than actually kill it all the way out. Once your new seed has come up and become established to tolerate herbicide use, you could use Hi Yield Turflon Ester to spray over the kikuyugrass to eliminate it from the ryegrass in the lawn. 

    Per the Hi Yield Turflon Ester Product Label for Control of Kikuyugrass:
    Apply Hi-Yield Triclopyr Ester at a rate of 3/8 to 3/4 fluid ounces per 1000 square feet. To improve activity, MSMA herbicide may be tank mixed with the ½ quart per acre rate of Hi-Yield Triclopyr Ester. Three to four additional applications at 4 to 6 week intervals may be required to achieve control of kikuyugrass

     

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  • Asked by Jerry from Conway, Sc
    02/24/2021
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    Would it be ok too apply Tenacity Herbicide if its going to rain in 24 hours?
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    If you are applying it as a post-emergent herbicide, then Tenacity Herbicide should be applied when there is no rain in the forecast for 24 hours. If you are using it as a pre-emergent, then it would need to be watered in and could be applied before rain as long as there is not so much rain that the application would just get washed away.

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  • Asked by Confused
    03/14/2021
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    Has anyone ever actually done the math for an applications of Tenacity Herbicide outside of 1 acre and the spot treatments?
    Calculating the correct quantities based on the instructions do not add up or make any sense? First conversions and measurements: Tenacity Ounces 4,5,6,7,8 = Tenacity Tablespoons 8,10,12,14,16 = Tenacity Teaspoons 24,30,36,42,48 If we are trying to calculate this for 4 gallons for water we would divide 30 gallons by 7.5 to give us 4 gallons. 1 acre = 43560 / 7.5 = 5808 square foot. If we do the same calculation for ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons we would get the following measurements of tenacity per 4 gallons of water: LOW END to HIGH END 0.5333 - 1.0667 Ounces of Tenacity 1.0667 - 2.1333 Tablespoons Tenacity 3.2000 - 6.4000 Teaspoons Tenacity The instructions and included syringe both state for a spray mix of 2 gallons, 1 teaspoon of tenacity should be used. So that means for 4 gallons 2 teaspoons should be used. This is far less then the low end of 3.2 teaspoons and the high end of 6.4 teaspoons if actually doing the recommended calculations. Anyone else run into this or can share their experiences? Thank you!
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    If you notice on Tenacity Herbicide’s product label, there are two different rates for application. There is a broadcast rate- meaning spraying the entire surface of the property, and a spot treatment rate. Spot treatments are often a different use application than for broadcast, especially for a unique product such as Tenacity. The main broadcast applications being made are going to be used as a pre emergent. The broadcast applications are not best for post emergent control, and the manufacturer recommends spot treating when going after existing weeds. Controlling an existing weed and preventing weeds from seed germination will be two different application rates, and one uses a surfactant during treatment (post emergent) and one does not (pre emergent). 

    Also, you would only be calculating per gallon of water if you are doing a post emergent spot treatment. Pre emergent applications will have varying water volumes based on a customers turf type, density, application equipment, and application speed. This means you are focusing on an amount of chemical per square footage/acreage, and not per gallon. The water is merely the carrier to get the small amount of chemical distributed evenly across the correct amount of space to yield the intended results from the product. For many, a pre emergent application will vary from 1 gallon to 3 gallons of water per 1000 sq/ft. 

    If you do not know how much water you will cover 1000 sq/ft or an acre with, you can calibrate your equipment by using only water first, and mark off a 1000 sq/ft section of yard. Walk as if you are applying it with chemical in a way that seems like sufficient coverage for your lawns needs. When finished, look to see how many gallons of solution you used, and then you can move forward with determining how you need to mix it based on this information for your 4 gallon tank.

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  • Asked by David from Cincinnati
    04/12/2021
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    How soon can you mow after applying Tenacity Herbicide?
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    You should not mow within 2 days before or after an application of Tenacity Herbicide or any other herbicides. 

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  • Asked by Judith
    04/23/2021
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    My grass turned white after applying Tenacity Herbicide to the weeds. Will my grass recover?
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    Yes, the whitening of the target weeds and sometimes the turfgrass is normal per the manufacturer. Tenacity Herbicide is labeled to be used on Kentucky Bluegrass, Centipedegrass, Buffalograss, Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, & Fine Fescue. It is not labeled for Bermudagrass or Centipede lawns and can cause turf injury. The whitening you see is the active ingredient working its way into the weeds/grass which causes the loss of chlorophyll followed by the weeds dying off within 1-3 weeks..If using on cool season turf, you can reseed those damaged areas if needed.  

    Tenacity Herbicide is applied at 5oz to 8oz per acre (depending on the turf type) or for spot treatments, 2 tsp + 3 tsp Non Ionic Surfactant per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. Please refer to the product label for the mix rate and turf type you have. 

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  • Asked by Derek from Hamden, Ct
    04/26/2021
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    Planting trees in areas that were sprayed with Tenacity Herbicide
    I forgot to mark the boundaries of where I intended to plant some trees, and sprayed the weeds in those areas. I see this note on the label "Do not plant any crop other than turfgrass species for 18 months after the last application of Tenacity or injury may occur." Is injury referring to harm to a person digging a hole and handling the soil or injury if a food crop is planted there and someone later eats that crop. So basically, is it safe for me and for the tree, to dig a hole and plant a tree in an area sprayed with Tenacity?
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    Per the manufacturer, the 18 month waiting period after an application of Tenacity Herbicide applies to food crops but there are some trees that can be sensitive as well. Digging a hole where Tenacity was applied should not have much active ingredient residue, especially if the sod/grass is removed to plant the tree.  Waiting 3-6 months after application would be acceptable.

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  • Asked by Doug from Parker, Co 80134
    04/28/2021
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    What ratio of Tenacity Herbicide and Non Ionic Surfactant should I mix for spot treatments on KBG for crabgrass?
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    For Spot Treatments with Tenacity Herbicide, mix 1 tsp Tenacity + 3 tsp Non Ionic Surfactant in 2 gallons of water and apply one gallon of mixed solution per 1,000 sq ft. 

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  • Asked by Alex from Kenosha, Wi
    05/09/2021
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    Once mixed, how long will Tenacity Herbicide last in the tank with water?
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    Tenacity that has been mixed with water and a surfactant should be used within 24 hours of mixing and then discarded. If it is in its original container and stored away from extreme temperatures, it will have a three year shelf life unmixed.
     

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  • Asked by John
    05/19/2021
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    The first application did nothing it's been 5 days since I applied Tenacity Herbicide.
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    When using Tenacity, foliage of treated weeds cease growth after application, then turn white (loss of chlorophyll) and death may take up to three weeks. A repeat application is required after two to three weeks for improved postemergence weed control. 

     

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  • Asked by Michael from Alliance, Ohio
    05/27/2021
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    How do I follow up after using Tenacity as a post-emergent?
    I used Tenacity as a post emergent week killer in May (Ohio). It's worked wonderfully. Should I mow the dead weeds and reseed this year? Wait until next year and the remaining grass will fill in? Wait until next year to reseed?
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    When using Tenacity Herbicide as a post-emergent, you can apply anytime before seeding, but keep in mind that it may take a couple weeks to kill the target plants, so you would want to wait for those plants to die before aerating and reseeding. It is recommended to rake out the dead plant matter prior to aerating and reseeding the lawn. 

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  • Asked by Hdztown from Barrington, Il
    05/27/2021
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    Before applying Tenacity Herbicide, my lawn was aerated & over seeded. The weeds are now white so do I need to do anything to the weeds or will they dissolve on their own? Will the newly seeded grass continue to grow?
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    Tenacity Herbicide will kill the crabgrass, weeds, and clover eventually. However, if you are seeding you may want to remove the dead weeds to allow the seeds more room to grow. Otherwise, you can just leave it as is. 

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  • Asked by Carl from Texas
    06/15/2021
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    I applied Tenacity when temperatures were 79 degrees and later in the day, temperatures reached 93 degrees. Will Tenacity lose its effectiveness due to the spike in temperature?
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    If the Tenacity Herbicide application had enough time to completely dry before the temperatures spiked to 93 degrres, there shouldn’t be any issues. It is recommended to apply Tenacity when temperatures are between 65 to 85 degrees so early morning or late evening applications may work best if temperatures above 85 degrees during the day are expected. If any yellowing or discoloration occurs, the turf should recover after a couple weeks. 

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  • Asked by James from San Antonio, Tx
    08/21/2021
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    Is Tenacity effective against Sandburs? If so, when is the best time to treat?
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    Tenacity Herbicide is labeled for post emergent control of actively growing lawn burweed (spurweed, stickerweed, sandbur, sanbur, and sandspur) but will not offer any pre emergent control to prevent sandbur from germinating. When using Tenacity for post emergent control of weeds, a Non Ionic Surfactant is needed. 

    View the full list of Weeds Controlled (Pre & Post Emergent) on page 9 of the product label. 

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  • Asked by B
    10/28/2021
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    Will Tenacity Herbicide lose effectiveness if allowed to freeze in the original container?
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    If Tenacity Herbicide or any herbicide is exposed to extreme freezing or heat temperatures, the concentrate can and would lose efficacy. When stored in cool dry and temperature controlled environments, the shelf life is 3-5 years. 

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  • Asked by Neville
    01/21/2023
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    Application of Tenacity Herbicide after pre germinated grass seed.
    If I pre germinate my rye grass seed & plant them when roots are just starting to form, can I apply Tenacity at the same time or would I need to apply Tenacity before I plant them?
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    Tenacity Herbicide is best applied 2 weeks before planting/seeding a lawn or wait at least 2-3 weeks after seeding to apply.  When pre-germinating and planting in the area we would recommend waiting at least 4 weeks to apply so it is established.

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  • Asked by Andrew from Stoneham
    08/21/2013
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    Is Tenacity safe for blueberry bushes, perennials and trees?
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    Blueberry bushes, perennials and trees are not listed on the Tenacity product label. For additional information, please contact the manufacturer at 866.796.4368.
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