For best results, Drexel Imitator Plus should be applied when target weeds are actively growing and temperatures are between 65-85 degrees.
Please view the full product label for more information.
Drexel Imitator Plus is a non-selective herbicide that will kill anything it comes in contact with, similar to Roundup therefore precautions should be taken if applying around desirable turfgrass, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, etc.
Please review the Blackberry section on page 8 of the product label for application rates and recommended application methods and timing.
Note: This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please see Eraser A/P Herbicide as an alternative
Once the area that was treated with Drexel Imitator Plus had dried completely, it is then safe to allow your pets back out onto the treated area. The amount of time the application will take to dry will vary depending on several factors, but should be dry within 4-8 hours after the treatment.
Drexel Imitator Plus can be used in family vegetable gardens to kill actively growing weeds 2 weeks prior to planting. Once vegetable plants are established, please refer to the Cropping Section on pages 12/13 on the product label for specific information regarding post planting applictions.
NOTE: This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please see Eraser A/P Herbicide as an alternative.
Drexel Imitator Plus is a post-emergent herbicide only, so it will only kill actively growing weeds and does not have any soil residual.
If you are wanting a product that is both a post-emergent and a long-lasting pre-emergent to use in an area where you do not want anything to grow, then you may consider using Eraser Max Herbicide or Hi Yield 365 instead.
Drexel Imitator Plus moves through the plant from the point of foliage contact to and into the root system so it will travel down into the roots.
Visible effects on most annual weeds occur within 2 to 4 days, but on most perennial weeds may not occur for 7 days or more. Weather conditions can affect the how long it takes to kill weeds as extremely cool or cloudy weather following treatment may slow activity of this product and delay visible effects of control.
Visible effects are a gradual wilting and yellowing of the plant which advances to complete browning of above-ground growth and deterioration of underground plant parts.
You will need to wait at least 2 weeks to plant any type of seed after using Drexel Imitator Plus.
Drexel Imitator Plus is only going to provide partial control for pachysandra therefore will not fully control it. This product and other glyphosate herbicides will only burn off the green leaf tissue of the plant in most cases and won't actually penetrate the woody stems and roots of the plant to kill it completely.
Using a brush killer such as Fertilome Brush & Stump Killer to have a more impactful result on the pachysandra, and then dig/rake any remaining parts out once its dead. Killing shrubs, ground covers, and trees can take time due to its root system. You should expect it to take around 2-3 weeks or so after spraying with a brush killer to see it die out. Viwe the full product label for more information.Applications of Drexel Imitator Plus should be atleast 15 ft away and outside the drip line and root zones of desirable trees, shrubs, turfgrasses, fruits, crops and any other desirables as stated on the product label. Spraying the foliage or overspray can result in severe damage or destruction.
Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Drexel Imitator Plus is moderately to partially biodegradable, no significant bioaccumulation expected.
Per the product label for Drexel Imitator Plus you will use 1.33-2 oz per gallon for honeysuckle.
Drexel Imitator Plus is pet safe if used as directed, but the product label does not specify anything about wild bird safety. In regards to domestic animals the label states, "This product is considered to be relatively nontoxic to dogs and other domestic animals; however, ingestion of this product or large amounts of freshly sprayed vegetation may result in temporary gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhea, colic, etc.)".
You may wish to contact the manufacturer Drexel directly at (901) 774-4370, or via email at [email protected] with specific product questions not addressed on the label.
You can use from 0.5 to 13 oz per gallon when using the Drexel Imitator Plus. Lower rates will be for smaller annual weeds, and higher rates are for more difficult plants like woody plants and vines. It is non-selective, so it will kill anything sprayed directly per the product label instructions.
It is recommended when applying Drexel Imitator Plus, or any herbicide, that you use it only when soil temperatures are 55 degrees or higher consistently. If soil temperatures are all over the place due to weather fluctuations as we are coming out of winter and into spring, then you may see spotty results, or may want to wait until further into the season when temperatures are higher.
According to the product label of Drexel Imitator Plus, "Do not apply to vegetation in or around ditches, canals or ponds containing water to be used for irrigation." The label also states, "Remove domestic livestock before application and wait 8 weeks after application before grazing or harvesting." Please be sure to review the full product label for more information and complete application instructions. If you are treating an irrigation area, you will need to use a product specifically labeled for aquatic use.
For best results, Drexel Imitator Plus should be stored in a cool dry environment out of extreme freezing or hot temperatures. If the product was exposed to freezing temps, it is possible it has lost its efficacy.
Applications using Drexel Imitator Plus should be done when the undesirable plants are young and just beginning to grow when possible. Temperatures need to be over 60 degrees and under 85 degress for best results.
Please refer to the product label for Drexel Imitator Plus for use rates for the specific type of thistle you are targeting, as there are various types listed.
