Battleship III Herbicide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Roger from Montgomery, Il
    05/05/2017
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    Could I use Battleship carefully for treating hosta plants?
    I have lots of hosta plants in my backyard and need something to kill creeping charlie in the same area.
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    Do not apply Battleship III Herbicide directly to, or otherwise permit drift or spray mist to come into contact with flowers, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees or other desirable areas.

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  • Asked by Jeannie from Chadds Ford, Pa 19317
    07/23/2012
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    What Herbicide can I use to kill Japanese Knotweed?
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    Battleship is our most popular herbicide for knotweed control. Battleship III gives you superior post-emergent control of tough broad-leaf weeds on lawns and other landscaped areas. Its 2,4-D free formulation is effective in cool and warm-season turf.  The advanced "three-way" formulation contains Triclopyr, Fluroxypyr and MCPA in an easy-to-use liquid formulation.
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  • Asked by Carol from Boise, Id
    04/19/2017
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    Does Battleship III have any effect on bees, ladybugs, or butterflies?
    How sure are you that no harm is done to our garden friends?
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    Battleship III Herbicide is an herbicide only and should not affect insects.  In order to be sure that you do not contact them directly, you should  apply in the early morning or late evening when bees, butterflies and other insects are less active.

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  • Asked by Billy from Louisville, Ky
    09/22/2016
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    Is Battleship III Herbicide best in flowerbeds and around bushes?
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    Battleship III Herbicide would not be the best option for this application. We would recommend a product like Monterey Weed Impede (Surflan Herbicide). This product is designed for broadleaf weed control in ornamental flower beds and arounds shrubs. 

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  • Asked by Michelle from Kansas
    06/22/2014
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    Will Battleship III control pigweeds?
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    Battleship III is labeled for Pigweed. Please refer to the product label to make sure this product will not harm your turf grass.
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  • Asked by Gary from Minnesota
    07/25/2016
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    Will Battleship drift? Cool morning, hot late day ok to spray lawns???
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    Battleship III Herbicide will not drift. Once you apply it, the product stays. As long as temps do not rise above 80 degrees during application safe to apply. Be sure your type turf grass is tolerant. 

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  • Asked by Gary from Mn
    07/19/2019
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    Will Battleship III Herbicide hurt evergreens?
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    Battleship III should not be used around trees, only turfgrass areas as directed.

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  • Asked by Gary from Lecenter Mn
    07/18/2019
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    Will Battleship III Herbicide control buckhorn?
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    Yes, Battleship III Herbicide will control Buckhorn and Buckhorn Plantain. For residential turf, golf courses, sod farm and grass grown for seed uses: Apply 3 to 4 pints of this product per acre (1.1 to 1.5 oz. per 1000 square feet) to control above listed broadleaf weeds.

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  • Asked by Bruce from Richmond, Va
    09/03/2018
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    Does Battleship III Herbicide kill wild violets? Is it harmful to shallow rooted tress such as maples?
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    Battleship III is not specifically labeled for wild violet treatment. If you are looking for a post-emergent control of wild violets, we would recommend applying EndRun Herbicide. You should not apply/allow drift to desired trees or the root systems.

     

     

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  • Asked by Sanchez
    08/29/2018
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    When can I allow my pets back out after applying Battleship III?
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    After applying Battleship III, you do want to keep humans and pets out of the area until dry, usually a couple of hours.

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  • Asked by Mark from Columbia Mo
    07/18/2018
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    Will Battleship III Herbicide kill Johnson Grass?
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    Battleship III Herbicide is for broadleaf weeds only and will not effect grassy weeds like johnsongrass.  We do have a few options depending on the area needing to control it in and the type of grass in the area.

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  • Asked by Jay from Raleigh
    07/06/2018
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    Will Battleship lll kill nutsedge?
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    Battleship III Herbicide is not labeled to control nutsedge and would not be the appropriate product for that need. If you are having problems with nutsedge in a residential lawn we would suggest using a product like Sedgehammer Herbicide. 

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  • Asked by Tim from Centerburg
    06/25/2018
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    Will Battleship III harm daylilies if sprayed on them?
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    Battleship III Herbicide can harm daylillies if applied to them. Care should be taken to avoid contact.

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  • Asked by Bill from Colville, Wa
    07/20/2012
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    Does battleship work for pre-emergents?
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    Battleship is actually formulated for post-emergence selective weed control. We do carry a full line of pre-emergents which you can see by following this link: Pre-Emergent Herbicides
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  • Asked by Ryan from Hilliard, Oh
    04/17/2018
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    Will Battleship III Herbicide kill wild onions in my yard?
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    Battleship III Herbicide is labeled to treat for wild onions in both warm and cool season grasses.  For residential turfs, Apply 3 to 4 pints of this product per acre (1.1 to 1.5 oz. per 1,000 square feet) to control listed broadleaf weeds. Do not apply more than 4.2 pints of product (1.5 lbs. total ae) per acre per application. Do not apply more than 2 applications per year with a minimum retreatment interval of 21 days. The maximum use rate for most warm season grasses is 3 pints per acre.

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  • Asked by Rich from Blackwood
    04/11/2018
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    What is the shelf life of Battleship III Herbicide?
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    Battleship III Herbicide has a shelf life of 2-3 years when kept stored at room temperatures and is not exposed to extreme heat or freezing temps. 
     

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  • Asked by John from Columbus, Nc
    02/23/2018
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    Is Battleship III Herbicide safe for weed control in equine paddocks where the animals are not muzzled and graze?
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    Battleship III Herbicide is not labeled for pastures or areas where animals will graze. Please let us know what you are treating and we will be glad to help you find a product that will best fit your needs.

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  • Asked by Paul from Western Nc
    07/20/2016
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    Does Battleship III Herbicide control/kill purslane?
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    Yes, Battleship III Herbicide does list purslane on the product label as a controlled weed when used as directed.

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  • Asked by Gary from Lecenter, Mn
    08/12/2016
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    Will Battleship kill crabgrass? If not what should I get?
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    No, Battleship III Herbicide is not labeled for crabgrass. 

    We would recommend using Drive XLR8 Herbicide. It is safe for use on cool season turf and is labeled to eliminate crabgrass. Be sure to use a methlyated seed oil surfactant with the product. 

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  • Asked by Ted from Park Hills, Ky
    07/13/2015
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    Does Battleship III Herbicide work for ground ivy?
    I purchased Battleship III and have applied it to my lawn. it appears not to be effective on ground ivy.
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    Battleship III Selective Herbicide is labeled for ground ivy. You will use 1.5 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet. This will generally be mixed in a gallon of water. A surfactant should also be used when applying this product to ensure that it is coating the plants properly. A retreatment may need to be done depending on severe the problem is. This can be done after 21 days.

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