According to the product label, a surfactant is not required to be used with Alligare Triclopyr 4 Herbicide - 2.5 gal. however it does state that the use of a surfactant will help the Triclopyr adhere and absorb better into the weeds.
The mix rate for Alligare Triclopyr 4 vary depending on what and where you area treating. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions.
Alligare Triclopyr 4 and Hi-Yield Turflon Ester Ultra both contain the active ingredient of Triclopyr 61.6% and treat for majority of the same weeds. The main differences will be where they can be approved application sites.
Hi-Yield Turflon Ester Ultra is labeled to be used Perennial Cool Season grasses, Bluegrass, Ryegrass, or Tall Fescue (including sod farms, commercial turf, and golf courses). As surfactant is ONLY recommended when treating brush, vines, or woody weeds. DO NOT use a surfactant when treating lawns. Please view the product label HERE for more information.
Alligare Triclopyr 4 would be suggested for treating unwanted woody plants and annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in non residential areas such as forests, on permanent grass pastures, rangelands, conservation reservation programs, non-crop areas including industrial manufacturing and storage sites, fence rows, right-ot-ways, non-irrigation ditch banks, around farm houses.
Application sites for Alligare Triclopyr also include perennial cool season grasses, bluegrass, ryegrass and tall fescue ornamental turf (including sod farms, commercial turf, and golf courses). Please view the product label HERE for more information.
Alligare Triclopyr 4 cannot be used on St Augustine at all nor is it labeled for use on residential turfgrass.
Alligare Triclopyr 4 Herbicide is harmful to trees if applied to the root zone or any exposed roots.
Alligare Triclopyr 4 Herbicide - 2.5 gal. is safe for animals if used as directed. Keep animals out of the area during application and until all surfaces are dry. It is fine for them to return to the area once it is dry. Please keep in mind that this product is not for use in residential areas. Please let us know if you need a recommendation for a product that is safe for your application.
Alligare Triclopyr 4 Herbicide is not for use in residential areas. For oxalis in bluegrass lawn, we recommend TZone SE Herbicide.
For spot treatments with Alligare Triclopyr 4 Herbicide, the product label states to mix 3/8 to ¾ fluid ounces of Alligare Triclopyr 4 per in enough water to provide uniform coverage of a 1000 square feet area and apply at any time broadleaf weeds are susceptible.
Note: The water is only acting as the carrier therefore if it takes 1 gallon or 2 gallons of water to cover the 1000 sq ft does not matter, as long as you are able to have uniform coverage.
