Dimension 2EW Herbicide is going to be the best pre emergent product when controlling crabgrass. It is labeled to be used in Fescue lawns and can even be applied at a ratio to work as a post emergent.You will use .28-.73 fl oz. per 1000 sq. feet or .75-2 pints per acre. For your 2.5 acre property, 1.875-5 pints will be used to cover the entire area. Please read label for further instruction.
Typically you want to mix your Dimension 2EW or any chemical with room temp water or something close to that. Cold water can often cause products to have trouble emulsifying into solution.
To prevent sandburs you should apply Dimension 2EW Herbicide as a pre-emergent in the late fall. Be sure to read over the product label for complete instructions. Sandburs are easier to prevent than to try to get rid of once they have invaded your yard.
In general an ounce of liquid is a measure of volume and an ounce of a solid is a measure of weight.
Unless using Dimension 2EW for less than 5 tiller stage crabgrass as a post emergent, you would not mix a surfactant with the solution. As a pre emergent, you want the product to be carried to the soil rather than stick to the leaf blade surface to prevent weed seeds.
Most nozzels are only compatable with the same manufacturer as the sprayers and since I am not sure what Brand and model sprayer you have I am unable to recommend a suitable fan spray nozzel. Also, herbicides do not give a water amount. They only tell you how much of the product to apply over 1000 square feet. The amount of water is dependent on how ever much water it takes for you to walk 1000 square feet. Whether you place the amount of product per 1000 square feet in a gallon of water or 10 gallons of water, it does not matter, just as long as that amount of product is distributed over the 1000 square feet.
Dimension 2EW Herbicide is not labeled to be used in areas animals would graze so we cannot recommend it be used in the area. We actually do not have any pre-emergents for grassy weeds in pastures and would recommend contacting your local department of ag for assistance identifying the target weed and for a product recommendation. We can then see if we can get the product.
Dimension 2EW is safe for pets when used correctly. You would want to keep pets out of the treated area while you perform your application and allow it to dry completely. Once fully dry, it is safe for pets to re-enter the treated area.
No, Dimension 2EW Herbicide will stay in the soil up to two years. It will be unsafe for the animals to graze until after the Dimension has left the soil on pastures.
Yes, Dimension 2EW Herbicide can safely be applied to both cool season and warm season turf, including St. Augustine.
Dimension 2EW Herbicide is a pre-emergent herbicide that is labeled for spotted spurge. It will prevent the weed from germinating. If the weed is actively growing, we suggest selective post-emergent control. If you need a recommendation, please provide your desired turf species and size area. Thank you!
Yes, if you are spraying a bare ground area or and area where no desirable vegetation is currently present you can apply Dimension 2EW and RoundUp. Dimension 2EW Herbicide can be tank mixed with a variety of other herbicides and fertilizers. It is always recommended to do a test mix first to make sure whatever product you are wanting to use with the Dimension blends easily and does not cause clumping or any reaction that would cause your equipment to clog. Please read each label for complete mixing and application instructions.
Dimension 2EW Herbicide can be tank mixed with a variety of other herbicides and fertilizers. It is always recommended to do a test mix first to make sure whatever product you are wanting to use with the Dimension blends easily and does not cause clumping or any reaction that would cause your equipment to clog. Remember to follow the more restrictive label directions.
SnapShot 2.5 TG is not labeled to be used on lawns at all and would not be recommended. Dimension 2EW is our most popular pre-emergent herbicide for both grassy and broadleaf weeds and can be used on both St. Augustine and Centipede lawns. For Southern zones like FL, you would do a fall application by Oct 1st and for spring you would do a second application between February and March 15th at the latest. Re-applications and timing will depend specifically on what program you choose to use. Please review page 4 of the product label to determine the program that will best suit your needs. Tenacity or Atrazine would be good post emergent herbicides for your lawn type.
According to the Dimension 2EW Herbicide product label, new sod/seed should not be applied for at least 3 months. Once the sod/seed has been put down, it needs to be established for at least 6 months before applying Dimension 2EW Herbicide again.
Whether and when you reapply Dimension will depend some on what rate you used when you first applied it. It is possible to do a split application of Dimension, which is usually done with the applications 6-8 weeks apart in Spring. Just be sure that you are not exceeding the maximum application and/or annual label rates for your area and type of turf grass. The rate you used will also affect how long the product lasts in the soil. You can use Tenacity after using Dimension since it is a different active ingredient. Be sure you are always following the label rates for your turfgrass and following any other label precautions. Please let us know if you have other questions.
Re-applications and timing will depend specifically on what program you choose to use. Please review page 4 of the product label to determine the program that will best suit your needs. For example, if Program 1 is done (which is the most recommended for residential lawns), it will provide 3-5 months of pre-emergent control. Most pre-emergent products will have to be applied at least twice a year to prevent Spring and Summer weeds. Be sure that you do not exceed the maximum annual rates for your specific type of turfgrass.
It is always best to perform any type of maintenance such as dethatching before you put down a pre-emergent like Dimension so that you do not interrupt the barrier and, therefore, get inconsistent weed control. You could potentially dethatch with a hand rake after watering in the Dimension application with at least 1/2 inch of water. Allow that watering to dry completely before dethatching.
Yes, Dimension 2EW Herbicide does control sandburs. Be sure to check the label with regards to how much to use for your area.
Crabgrass seeds begin to germinate when soil temperatures reach 55 to 60 F and continue to germinate over several weeks from spring into summer. Pre-emergent herbicides such as Dimension 2EW normally should be applied in early to mid-April in southern Iowa, mid-April to May 1 in central Iowa and late April to early May in the northern portion of the state. Pre-emergent herbicides should be applied when the forsythia blossoms start dropping or when redbud trees begin to bloom. I found a great article here by Iowa State that further explains.
