We recommend that you ventilate the area and use a non-combustible absorbent, such as sand or Zorball. Scoop or shovel into suitable chemical waste containers for proper disposal. Do not use water for cleanup.
Crossbow is an Herbicide designed to kill weeds and brush in yards and fields. It is not an insecticide and will not control any insects. If you have a specific insect you are trying to treat, then you can let us know, and we would be happy to make a recommendation.
Crossbow Herbicide can be used to kill dormant blackberry bushes and vines. You would apply to thoroughly wet upper and lower stems including the root collar and any ground sprouts. Treat at any time when the brush is dormant and the bark is dry. Best results have been obtained with late winter to early spring applications. You will use 1.5 gals./acre broadcast application or 1 to 1.5% mixture. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
It is recommended that you apply Crossbow Herbicide at least 10-15 foot distance away from the swamp to protect any aquatic life.
We recommend that you apply Crossbow Herbicide and then Thuricide separately for the most effective results. If you wish to tank mix, please perform a jar test first for compatability results.
If you are planning to use a product like Crossbow Herbicide you would typically want a late summer/early fall application for some of the best results with a post-emergent heribicide. Wild carrot can be difficult to completely get rid of due to their seed cycle, so dilligence and product rotation will be needed, if possible. I have linked for you below a really helpful guide on Wild Carrot and it goes over its life cycle, timing and ingredient recommendations from Michigan State University through their tests and what they found successfull.
https://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/Ag. Ext. 2007-Chelsie/PDF/e2573.pdf
Crossbow Herbicide can be mixed at anywhere from 1 1/3 oz - 5 1/3 oz of product per gallon of water. When treating harder to kill vegetation such as brush, you may want to mix it at the higher rate. Refer to the product label for specific plants controlled by this product.
According to the Crossbow product label: Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions after using this product. It is safe to use on pastures as directed on the product label.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled for use in residential lawns.
Even after killing the poison oak with Crossbow and is "dead", it still contains rash-producing oils and is recommended to avoid direct contact. Wear rubber gloves and handle dead plants carefully. Dispose of plants and rubber gloves in tightly sealed garbage bags. Thoroughly wash clothes in hot, soapy water. Clean garden tools, too, either by wiping them down with rubbing alcohol or by washing in hot, soapy water.
Crossbow Herbicide is pet safe if used as directed. There are no known issues with this product causing respiratory issues with animals. Please contact the manufacturer directly if you have any concerns. You can reach Helena Chemical by calling 901-761-0050.
While it is pet safe if used as directed, Crossbow Herbicide is not meant for use in a lawn. It is labeled for use on rangeland, grass pastures, fencerows, roadsides, and other non-crop areas.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled for use on home lawns and contains an active, Triclopyr, that can injure bermuda.
Crossbow Herbicide is toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates and is not labeled to be used in ponds. Diquat Water Weed and Landscape Herbicide would be a better option as it is an aquatic herbicide labeled for cattails.
Crossbow can be applied any time that weeds are actively growing. Per the product label, best results have been obtained with late winter to early spring applications.
For control of susceptible woody plants and to prevent or control regrowth from cut stumps, mix 4 gallons of Crossbow Herbicide in diesel oil, No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil, or kerosene to make 100 gallons of spray mixture.
Do not allow lactating dairy animals to graze treated areas until the next growing season following application of Crossbow Herbicide.
For spot treatments using Crossbow Herbicide, you will use 1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. per gallon of water. Please see page 7 of the product label for recommended rates for different types of weeds to know what rate is best for your needs.
No, Crossbow Herbicide should not be applied to any desirable ornamentals or trees because it has the potential to them.
To clean equipment after using an herbicide like Crossbow, you should triple rinse the sprayer with clean water. You can then use a Tank Cleaner to neutralize any possible residues left in your sprayer.
