You should not mow within 2 days before or after an application of Tenacity Herbicide or any other herbicides.
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.
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.
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.
Tenacity Herbicide can be used on a lawn that 2,4 d or other herbicides have been applied to safely as long as you follow label instructions and apply it evenly. Tenacity will only last about 30 days as a pre emergent compared to other pre emergents on the market that will last 3-4 months. Tenacity is mostly used as a pre emergent in the spring or fall when customers are over seeding their lawns with a cool season grass to fill in bare spots, as its one of the only products that can be used at this time without harming the seed. If you are not seeding, you may want to consider a longer lasting pre emergent or one that covers a wider range of weeds than the Tenacity does, like the Dimension 2EW or Pendulum 2G for instance. If using Tenacity as a pre for crabgrass, you want to put it down at or just prior to your soil temperatures reaching 55 degrees in order to be effective. If soil temps have already progressed past 55 degrees your pre emergent will not do much to stop the weeds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As stated on the product label of Tenacity, this product should be applied when there is no rain in the forecast for at least 48 hours. "If rainfall (0.15 inches) has not occurred within 10 days after preemergence application, activate with 0.15 inches of irrigation." This product can be applied to established, tolerable turf types.
Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
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.
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.
Tenacity Herbicide can be used both in spring and fall for pre emergent control of weeds when soil temps are around 55 degrees. Tenacity is one of the top pre emergents for cool season turfgrasses in fall and can be applied at the same time as overseeding without inferferring with grass seed germiantion.
For post emergent control of actively growing weeds, a Non Ionic Surfactant is required to be added to tank mix. Post emergent applicaitons can be applied anytime the weeds are actively growing. Please refer to the list of Weeds Controlled on the product label for information on pre/post emergent control of targeted weeds.
When using Tenacity Herbicide as a post emergent application you are only spot treating the weeds directly per the product label not broadcasting across the entire lawn like you would when applying as a pre-emergent. It is recommended to apply when no rain is expected within 24 hours if treating active weeds so it has enough time to dry and be absorbed by the weeds. For pre-emergent applications you need to water it in so it gets down in the soil to create the barrier.
Tenacity Herbicide can be applied at the same time as seeding (unless grass is more than 20% stand of fine fescue). If application cannot be done within 7 days of seeding you would need to wait a minimum of 30 days, or until the seed has emerged and been mowed at least twice before applying to the lawn.
According to the Tenacity product label, you will need to mix 1 tsp of product + 3 tsp surfactant with 2 gallons of water for spot treatments applied at a rate of 1 gallon per 1,000 sq ft. It is advised to use a dye like Turf Mark Blue with it so you can make sure to not overlap if you plan to do a broadcast application on the property. Repeat applications can be done after two to three weeks for continued post emergent weed control.
Tenacity Herbicide is not labeled to prevent or eradicate lespedeza.
Tenacity Herbicide reapplication times can vary depending on the target weed and application. Please refer to the product label for complete information.
As long as you are not applying either product during the heat of the day, you can use SpeedZone the same day as Tenacity Herbicide. Just allow areas to dry between treatments
Tenacity Herbicide is not labeled to be applied in or around edible vegetation. When applying the product to your lawn, you would want to be sure to avoid over-spray or drift of spray applications onto the fruit trees, and avoid spraying within the drip line of any edible trees.
