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Crossbow Herbicide is a selective post-emergent herbicide that targets woody plants and brush such as blackberries and poison oak, as well as annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, while leaving grasses unharmed. Crossbow achieves excellent control of woody plants and brush and can be applied by all types of sprayers, from hand-held models to tractor-mounted spray rigs. Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions following the application of Crossbow Herbicide. Crossbow is rainfast within two hours after application.
Previously manufactured by Dow, Crossbow Herbicide is now manufactured by Helena Chemical.
Crossbow Herbicide CANNOT be applied to home lawns.
Note: Due to California state restrictions, this product cannot be sold to California residents.
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | 2,4-D, butoxyethyl ester 34.4% Triclopyr, butoxyethyl ester 16.5% |
|---|---|
| Target pests |
Amaranth, Buttercup, Chickweed, Clover, Dandelion, Henbit, Ivy, Kudzu, Mustard, Oxalis, Pigweed, Plantain, Purslane, Ragweed, Ragwort, Spurge (thyme-leaf), Sunflower, Thistle, Wild Carrot and others * See label for complete list |
| For use in |
Rangeland, Grass Pastures, Fence Rows, Roadsides, Non-Crop areas * See label for complete list |
| Application |
1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. per gallon of water 1 - 4 gallons per 100 gallons of water * See label for complete application instructions |
| Formulation | Professional Product |
| NOT FOR SALE TO |
AK, AZ, DC, CA, CO, NH, NM, RI, LA, MA, TX, VT, WA (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only) |
| Shipping Weight | 9.14 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Helena Chemical |
| EPA Registration | 62719-260-5905 |
Crossbow specialty herbicide is recommended for control of most species of unwanted woody plants, as well as annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, growing on rangeland, permanent grass pastures, CRP, fence rows, non-irrigation ditchbanks, roadsides, other non-crop areas, and industrial sites.
For use on plants in non-crop and non-timber areas only. Not for use on crops, timber, or other plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or for commercial seed production, or for research purposes.
Post-emergence (Annual and Perennial Weeds):
Post-emergence (Woody Plants):
Works welll on auumn olive
By Michael on 05/19/2023
I use it trying to control the autumn olives. It works quite well on the branches you spray it on. If you miss some branches they may survive. On the big ones I cut them off, then spray onto the stubs and they don't come back. On little plants I just try to get spray on all the branches. Pretty effective stuff.
Works welll on auumn olive
By Michael on 05/19/2023
I use it trying to control the autumn olives. It works quite well on the branches you spray it on. If you miss some branches they may survive. On the big ones I cut them off, then spray onto the stubs and they don't come back. On little plants I just try to get spray on all the branches. Pretty effective stuff.
Crossbow Does the Job
By Rosemary on 04/28/2023
DoMyOwn Crossbow and Round Up
By Randall on 07/24/2020
Good product; worked as advertised
By Jim on 07/17/2020
Great chemical
By Rex on 07/10/2020
weed killer
By Frances on 06/19/2020
The Chemical Composition is the Same
By Bryan on 06/19/2020
Verified Purchase
What am I trying to buy? 1. A brand name that has a reputation for killing weeds or 2. A chemical composition that is known to kill weeds If the chemical composition of two products is the same then price is the only thing that matters. By following the directions, both products work equally well.
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DoMyOwn is my Source
By Jon on 06/07/2019
Good products at competitive prices with excellent service. I use this herbicide mixed with Glyphosate herbicide for broad spectrum application and with excellent results. DoMyOwn provides all the needed specifications on their website for perusal before ordering.
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3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great Product
By J. on 04/03/2019
Crossbow works GREAT!
By Terry on 02/01/2019
Crossbow is a GREAT product! I bought it clear some nuisance brush on my creek bank and it did just what I wanted it to do! It killed off the brush while leaving the plants that I wanted to stay! GREAT PRODUCT! This is my second purchase of Crossbow and I would highly recommend it!
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Powerful Stuff
By Ron on 08/05/2017
We are in South East Florida. Property Area is Very Small-Compressed, Less Than 1/4 Acre. ..I have surrounding neighbors whom Do-Not maintain their Bushes that grow into my chainlink fence and grow outta control. After Spraying Crossbow it Will STINK For Many Weeks...WOW! I spray Crossbow on the Bordering Neighbor Fence to Knock Down all Kinds of Shrub Growth, Weeds I Don't Know The Species Name. Here in South Florida, Bougainvillea plants are a Vine that will take over a large area rather fast. I wiped-out Bougainvillea with Crossbow on the neighbor's fence, but the Crossbow took many many months to do its job. I uses a 1.5% mix in a HomeDepot 1 Gal Pump Sprayer.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Crossbow vs. Creeping Charlie and Canadian Violets
By Dennis on 07/27/2017
I tried 1% solution on both Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy), and Canadian Violets. It did not seem to be working after about two weeks. I hit it again with a 1-1/2 % solution and some of the Creeping Charlie is getting a yellow look after about two weeks, the Canadian Violets seem unaffected. Also, Crossbow seems to result in a participant with mixed in my sprayer (Fimco boom) and plugs the strainer screen. I am not sure that Crossbow is the answer to those two problem weeds.
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2 of 5 people found this review helpful
A Powerful Herbicide For Tough To Kill Weeds
By Robertm. on 07/25/2017
Crossbow is based on 2/4/D herbicide. It has additives to increase it's absorption and make it work better on tough, woody plants like briars, honeysuckle and elderberry. It doesn't kill most grasses. Cost wise, it's a lot more expensive than generic 2/4/D or glyphosate. So, I recommend that you read the data sheet and only use it for what it's intended. But, it does the job where regular herbicides aren't effective. Don't forget that 2/4/D drifts. Be careful where you spray it.
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24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Exactly what I wanted.
By David on 07/17/2017
How much time is required after spraying for the product to be safe and effective from rain?
Crossbow Herbicide will be rainfast 2 hours after application.
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And will it kill trees that are nearby the treated area? How soon to plant where treated?
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Helena Crossbow Herbicide
Rating: 4.7 (39 Reviews / 440 Q&A)
