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  • Asked by Earl
    02/01/2012
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    What do you have to get rid of Poa Annua and nutsedge?
    A
    Poa Annua is actually annual bluegrass, a type of grassy weed.  Certainty is our most popular product for Poa Annua and Nutsedge control.
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    45 of 54 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gwen from Oklahoma City, Ok
    08/27/2014
    Q
    Does rain affect the spray for nutsedge with Certainty Herbicide?
    How long does it need to be sprayed before a rain comes?
    A
    Per the product label: Heavy rainfall or irrigation within 2 hours after application may wash this product off the foliage and a repeate application may be required for adequate control.
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    41 of 44 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jesse from Des Moines, Ia
    03/16/2012
    Q
    Quackgrass - Is Q4 effective at killing quackgrass?
    Are there any chemicals available through your company that can eradicate quackgrass?
    A
    Quackgrass is a grassy weed, so you need a product labeled for grassy weeds.  Certainty is our most popular product for quackgrass and other grassy weeds.
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    36 of 41 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michael
    06/25/2010
    Q
    I am applying Certainty Herbicides and the instructions indicate I need Non-ionic surfactant. What would be an example of that?
    I will be applying this to my bluegrass lawn.
    A
    We offer DyneAmic Surfactant on our website. DyneAmic is a high quality non-ionic surfactant that greatly enhances the effectiveness of Certainty and other herbicides and fungicides on lawns, ornamentals, trees and landscape areas. The surfactant helps penetrate the natural waxy tissue of plants.
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    35 of 42 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Pete
    05/12/2011
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    How soon can I re-seed after application of Certainty?
    Live in MA. Have a predominantly KBG lawn, with some tall fescue creeping in places that I would like to get rid of. After application, how soon can I re-seed any bare spots or over-seed the whole lawn? Thanks!
    A
    According to the product label, you should wait at least 3 weeks before re-seeding or over-seeding with Certainty.
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    32 of 38 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dean from Iowa
    05/02/2013
    Q
    Controlling quackgrass in Kentucky Bluegrass
    The Michigan State University extension website says "If your lawn is primarily Kentucky bluegrass, there is a selective herbicide that will remove the quackgrass without killing the rest of your lawn. This product is only available to professional lawn care operators, and they need to make two applications on a 14-day interval. The name of the product is Certainty." However, your Q&A section includes an answer that says Certainty is not "labeled for use on Kentucky Bluegrass." Can you clarify the apparent disconnect?
    A
    Since we do not make this product we have to go by what the manufacturer supplies us with. Kentucky Bluegrass is not on the label so we have to assume it cannot be used on that type of grass. However, here is Monsanto's telephone number 800-332-3111. We recommend contacting Monsanto and speaking with the customer service agent there to verify if this product is safe for kentucky Bluegrass.
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    23 of 33 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Chris from Dallas,tx
    03/07/2017
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    Will Certainty Herbicide kill poa annua and rescuegrass?
    A

    Yes, Certainty Herbicide is labeled to control both rescuegrass and poa annua. 

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    19 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bill from Marietta, Ga
    11/18/2013
    Q
    This product says it will kill poa annua. Is it safe for bermuda lawns?
    The HALTS I put down twice did nothing to control poa annua. I want to kill it before it takes over the lawn like last winter.
    A
    Certainty has been shown to be safe on Bermuda grasses.
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    18 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Anne from Ham Lake, Mn
    09/27/2015
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    How long after application of Certainty does it take for poa trivialis to die?
    We applied Certainty to our entire yard yesterday to kill off the poa trivialis. What typically happens, does it turn a color as it is dying?
    A

    You may notice signs of the poa trivialis dying (discoloration-yellowing or browning) within 2-3 weeks after you have applied Certainty but it is normal not to see anything for at least a month. Per the product label, you can make an additional application 4 or more weeks after the initial application as needed. Best results are obtained when target weeds are actively growing & not disturbed by mowing for at least 2 days before and 2 days after application. Warm, moist conditions following application will accelerate activity; cold, dry conditions will delay activity. Drought stressed weeds are less susceptible.

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    17 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carl from Georgia
    03/24/2016
    Q
    What is the Certainty mixing instructions per 1 gallon or 2 gallon of water?
    Most of the mixing instructions you have provided to customers here say X number of small or large scoops per gallon. When clearly the directions state per 2 gallons vol of water. Please explain. I don't want to be putting the product out too week of course :)
    A

    The small scoop for Certainty is .16grams and the large .8grams. Depending on what you are treating for and what type of turf you are treating for would make the difference in how many scoops you would use per gallon water. On page 2 of the Product label you will find the mix chart. 

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    15 of 60 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ken from Fuquay Varina, Nc
    12/06/2018
    Q
    What is the best temperature range to apply Certainty herbicide?
    A

    Certainty Herbicide should be applied when weeds are actively growing and temperatures are between 65-85 degrees.

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    14 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Don from Chicago
    07/15/2014
    Q
    What is the shelf life of Certainty?
    A
    Certainty Herbicide if store in a cool dry area will last for 3 years.
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    14 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jean from Kennedale, Tx
    03/11/2016
    Q
    Is Certainty Herbicide safe to use around pets?
    A

    Certainty Herbicide is safe to use around pets as long as it is used according to the directions on the product label.  You do want to keep pets and people out of the area while the product is being applied and until it is completely dry.  Once everything is dry, it is fine for everyone to return to the area. 

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    13 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bob from Elkhorn
    10/13/2015
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    Will Certainty kill tall fescue?
    A

    Yes, Certainty is labeled to target Tall Fescue applying at a rate of 3 - 5 small scoops or 1 - 2 large scoops per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.

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    13 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bruce from La
    03/19/2017
    Q
    Will Certainty Herbicide kill oxalis and dandelion in dwarf mondo grass?
    A

    Certainty Herbicide is safe for mondo grass, but it is not labeled for oxalis. We would recommend a product like Monterey Weed Whacker, which is labeled for both oxalis and dandelion, and is safe to apply to established mondo grass. 

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    13 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brian from Marysville, Oh
    04/19/2012
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    How do I kill tall fescue in a KBG lawn?
    I thought I was going to be able to use Certainty to kill the tall fescue in my KBG lawn until I read the note on the label change after 2011. What is the right product to use now?
    A
    We do not carry a product that will take fescue out of kentucky blue grass.  Unfortunately they are so closely related that you cannot selectively remove it with any product that we are aware of.  Your best option in this scenario is to kill the fescue with a Ranger Pro (glyphosate) product and then re-seed with your KBG.
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    13 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from Palm Coast, Fl
    02/22/2019
    Q
    How long does it take to see results after applying Certainty?
    A

    When treating with Certainty Herbicide it can take time to see results based on the weather. Per the product label:  Time to Symptoms: This product is absorbed by both the roots and the foliage of plants and rapidly inhibits the growth of susceptible weeds. Susceptible weed growth stops within 24 hours of treatment even though visual symptoms are slow to develop. Susceptible weeds usually show yellowing or browning within 2 to 3 weeks. Warm, moist conditions following application will accelerate herbicidal activity. Cold, dry conditions will delay herbicidal activity. Weeds stressed by drought are less susceptible to this product.

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    13 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Mccalla, Al
    10/17/2016
    Q
    How do I dilute Certainty Herbicide to treat dallisgrass?
    Or could you tell me How many gallons of water with one bottle of Certainty mix for? Spraying for Dallisgrass in the fall.
    A

    Per the Certainty Herbicide product label for dallisgrass suppression, you would use 1.25 oz per acre.  This would be mixed in 10-50 gallons per acre. The amount of water you use will vary as the water acts as the carrier.  For smaller areas, you would use 5 small (or 1 large) scoop per 2 gallons of water to cover 1000 sq ft.  At this rate one bottle will cover one acre.  Please refer to the product label for complete instructions for treatment and tank mixing recommendations.

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    12 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Garry from Lumberton, N.c_
    04/23/2012
    Q
    My zeon zoysia lawn (sodded last summer) is being taken over by water grass
    A
    Certainty is a selective herbicide that kills many grassy weeds which water grass is a generic term for, in warm season grasses like zoysia.  It will kill the grassy weeds and not the zoysia grass.
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    11 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Allan from Ithaca,new York
    06/08/2015
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    How long do I have to keep my dog off the lawn after spraying Certainty?
    A
    Your dog can be allowed on the lawn once the Certainty Herbicide has thoroughly dried.
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    11 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
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