Crossbow Herbicide applications should be kept at least 15 feet from edibles.
Crossbow Herbicide should be applied on a calm non windy day when no rain is expected within 24 hours. Also in temperatures below 85 degrees.
Crossbow Herbicide is rainfast within two hours after application. For best results, apply when rain is not expected within 24 hours.
It is recommended to keep Crossbow Herbicide applications at least a couple feet away from desired grasses and plants. Additionally, be sure you’re applying the product on a non-windy day, as spray drift can harm desired grasses. If needed, you can cover desired grasses and plants with plastic sheeting or a garbage bag during your application for added protection.
Do not spray Crossbow Herbicide when wind is blowing toward susceptible crops or ornamental plants near enough to be injured.
Holly shrubs would need to be treated like trees, in which case you would cut the shrubs down to stumps and then treat the fresh cuts. Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for the control of most kinds of unwanted trees. On page 5 of the label you can find directions on how to use for conventional basal bark and stump applications.
Crossbow Herbicide will kill maple seedlings when mixed at the 1.5% mix rate.
Since an herbicide like Crossbow could kill the desirable trees, too, the best option would be cutting the ivy and then treating the fresh cuts by brushing on the herbicide directly.
In order to kill a tree that size, you would get the best results cutting the tree down to a stump and treating the fresh cut stump directly. If the trunk diameter is less than 6-8 inches, then you could potentially do a basal bark treatment with Crossbow Specialty Herbicide.You would mix 1.25 to 5 ounces per gallon of solution, mixing in diesel No. 1 or 2 or kerosene, then spraying the basal part of the tree up to a height of 15-20 inches off the ground. If you do not need this much product, then could also use Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled to be applied to lawns. It is only labeled for is labeled to be used on Rangeland, Grass Pastures, Fence rows, roadsides and non-crop areas. If applying in those areas, the amount of Crossbow you will need to use will depend on the specific type(s) of weeds you are treating. You will need to use 1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water depending on the weeds you are treating. Please consult the product label to find the specific rate you will use for your needs.
Please contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the hazardous waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance disposing of old Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow can be toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. We recommend to keep at least a 10-15 foot distance (or more) away from the pond/body of water during treatment to protect any aquatic life.
No, Crossbow Herbicide is used to control woody plants and would likely kill your rose bushes. Please let us know what weeds you are targeting so that we can look for an alternate product for your needs.
You want to apply Crossbow Herbicide just until runoff. Not drenched, but ensure thorough coverage.
It can take at least two weeks or more for a burn down with Crossbow Herbicide. You can reapply 30 days after application if needed. .
In order to kill a tree, you would get the best results cutting the tree down to a stump and treating the fresh cut stump directly. If the trunk diameter is less than 6-8 inches, then you could potentially do a basal bark treatment with Crossbow Specialty Herbicide.You would mix 1.25 to 5 ounces per gallon of solution, mixing in diesel No. 1 or 2 or kerosene, then spraying the basal part of the tree up to a height of 15-20 inches off the ground. If you do not need this much product, then could also use Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer.
Crossbow may be combined with liquid nitrogen fertilizer suitable for foliar application to accomplish weeding and feeding of grass pastures in one operation per the product label. Use Crossbow in accordance with recommendations for grass pastures as given on this label. Use liquid fertilizer at rates recommended by supplier or Extension Service Specialist. Test for mixing compatibility using desired procedure and spray mix proportions in clear glass jar before mixing in spray tank. A compatibility aid such as Unite or Compex may be needed in some situations. Compatibility is best with straight liquid nitrogen fertilizer solutions. Mixing with N-P-K solutions or suspensions may not be satisfactory even with the addition of compatibility aid. Premixing Crossbow* with 1 to 4 parts water may help in difficult situations. Fill the spray tank about half full with the liquid fertilizer, then add the herbicide with agitation and complete filling the tank with fertilizer. Apply immediately and continue agitation in the spray tank during application. Do not store spray mixture. Application during very cold weather (near freezing) is not advisable.
Crossbow is a non-selective post-emergent herbicide that can kill anything that is sprayed directly including desired turf grasses. We recommend that you treat the teasel by applying a product that will offer post-emergent control but not harm the lawn. We have AmTide MSM 60 DF which is safe for listed turfs and will eradicate the teasel. Please follow instructions on the product label for your application.
