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Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a powerful post-emergent herbicide designed to deliver fast and effective control of crabgrass and a wide range of grassy and broadleaf weeds. With a propriety, water-based Quinclorac fomula, this professional-grade crabgrass killer herbicide can be used on residential and commercial lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and more.
Features & Benefits of Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer Herbicide:
For optimal results, Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer should be applied with a methylated seed oil (MSO), such as Prime Source Duo Stick Select or Dyneamic surfactant. This increases the absoprtion of the herbicide mixture into the weeds, and helps ensure more even and effective results.
When treating annual grasses such as crabgrass or foxtail, the best control is achieved when Drive XLR8 and an MSO is applied when crabgrass is in the young stage (before the weeds have reached the 2-tiller stage), or as they mature. In the middle stages of growth, the 2-tiller to 4-tiller stage, it may be required to apply a follow-up application to gain full control of the crabgrass.
Drive XLR8 provides unsuprassed crabgrass contol and improved control of torpedograss, kikuyagrass, foxtail, signalgrass, clover, dandelion, black medic and more. This professional-grade postemergent herbicide can be applied as a broadcast or spot spray and provides up to 30 days residual weed control.
While many warm-season and cool-season turf types are tolerant to Drive XLR8 Herbicide, including Bermudagrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass, this post-emergent herbicide should NOT be applied to certain susceptible turf types, including St. Augustinegrass, Centipedegrass, and Bentgrass, or in lawns or turfs where desirable clover is present. See the product label for complete information on turf tolerance.
Drive XLR8 herbicide replaces the older Drive 75 DF Herbicide. When compared to Drive 75 DF, the new formulation in Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer Herbicide provides faster, more effective weed control, delivers quicker uptake by the plant, and is rain fast quicker (in less than an hour).
For use in California: Biotypes of large and smooth crabgrass in California have shown varied response to Drive XLR8. If control failure occurs following a full or split application, DO NOT reapply Drive XLR8. Change to a herbicide with a different mode of action.
For smaller jobs consider QuinKill Max Crabgrass and Weed Killer which is available in pints and quarts and contains the same active ingredient quinclorac.
See our Crabgrass Treatment Guide for more information on how to kill crabgrass in your lawn.
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | Quinclorac 18.92% |
|---|---|
| Target pests |
Barnyardgrass, Bindweed, Crabgrass (large & smooth), Clover, Dandelion, Daisy, Dollarweed, Foxtail, Kikuyugrass, Signalgrass, Speedwell, Torpedograss, and others * See label for complete list |
| For use in |
Bermuda grass, Kentucky bluegrass, Buffalo grass, Fescue, Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass NOT FOR USE ON: St. Augustine, Centipede, Bahiagrass, Bentgrass or Dichondra, Fine fescue unless it is a seed blend |
| Application |
0.5 to 1.45 fl oz per 1,000 sq. ft. * Use a Surfactant to Increase Effectiveness * See label for complete application instructions |
| Pet safe | Yes, if used as directed on Label |
| Formulation |
Professional Product Group 4 Herbicide |
| NOT FOR SALE TO |
HI CT, NY (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only) |
| Shipping Weight | 5.06 lbs |
| Manufacturer | BASF (Mfg. Number: 59011404) |
| UPC | 804338114046 |
| EPA Registration | 7969-272 |
Where should Drive XLR8 Herbicide be used?
Drive XLR8 can be applied post-emergence to residential and nonresidential labeled tolerant turfgrasses to control many broadleaf and grassy weeds in the following sites:
Tolerance of Turfgrasses to Drive XLR8 Herbicide
Highly Tolerant:
Moderately Tolerant:
Susceptible:
See label for additional notes on turfgrass tolerance.
How much Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer Herbicide do I use in my application to treat 1,000 square feet?
Spot treatment applications can be made by applying 1.45 fl oz of Drive XLR8 Herbicide per 1,000 square feet. Mix with one gallon of water and 0.16 – 0.48 fl oz of MSO. This equates to mixing 3 tablespoons of Drive XLR8 into 1 gallon of water along with 1.5 tablespoons of MSO to treat 1,000 square feet. It is important to not overmix or overtreat the area for optimal results.
How do I mix Drive XLR8 Herbicide?
In a backpack sprayer, begin with a clean spray tank. Fill the spray tank 1/2 full with clean water and add the required amount of Drive XLR8 to the sprayer. Cap sprayer and agitate to ensure mixing. Uncap sprayer and add appropriate amount of methylated seed oil. Cap sprayer and agitate once again. Uncap sprayer and finish filling tank to desired level. During application, agitate the mixture on occasion to ensure mixing. If the mixture is allowed to settle for any period of time, thorough agitation is essential before spraying is resumed.
How is Drive XLR8 Herbicide applied?
Mowing Information
Irrigation and Rainfall
Seeding/Overseeding/Sprigging
The use of Drive XLR8 before or after seeding or overseeding a turfgrass area will not significantly interfere with the turfgrass seed germination and growth of those grass types identified as tolerant or moderately tolerant in Table 1 of the product label. See Table 4 of the product label for seeding, overseeding, or sprigging application timing.TIPS
TIPS FOR USE:
Spray coverage should be uniform and complete. It is recommended to not mow two days before or after application. Irrigation may improve weed control, if soil moisture is not sufficient. Drive XLR8 may be tank-mixed with other pre- and postemergent grass herbicides, along with postemergent broadleaf herbicides.
Drive XLR8 for Crabgrass Control can be used as a spot treatment only on problem areas of crabgrass.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide should not be used in temperatures above 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce the potential for leaf burn on desirable turf grass.
over priced roundup
By Ken on 09/05/2011
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I learned the hard way, tried to spray this on crabgrass in a st. Augustine lawn and works like roundup, killed everything it touched. Please bring back asulox somebody...
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Excellent stuff
By Dan on 08/24/2011
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I have for years been wrestling with various different varieties of late summer crab grasses in the lawns that I manage, even after high quality pre-emergent and several OTC post-emergent herbicide treatments. This summer with everything looking truly horrid with nasty crab grasses growing everywhere, I used the Southern Ag surfactant along with Drive XLR8 to absolutely knock the crap out of my crab grass problems. I applied the Drive XLR8 and the surfactant combination to the lawns prior to any heat stressing/stunting and well between mowings as specified. My results were outstanding and visible with yellowing in 36-48 hours and then obviously terminal yellow-tan in 96 hours. The Drive XLR8 and surfactant combination is a bit pricey, but the coverage is excellent and the combination actually works as advertised.
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Great stuff
By Anonymous on 08/28/2013
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In the past I had a lawn control company and have more crabgrass now than ever it seems like. I could have called and they would send someone out to kill everything but I don't like that so I let the lawn service go. I put a premium fertilizer on my lawn a few weeks ago and my Bermuda greened up nice and is very full. I mixed up 1.5 oz of Driver DLR8 along with 0.5 oz of Southern AD Surfactant per gallon of water and used my pump sprayer to spray a fine mist early in the morning with a heavy dew on the grass. About 12 hours later (as is normal this year in the south) the heavens opened up flooding my lawn. I just knew it was not going to work. WRONG! The very next day it looked like the crabgrass was turning yellow, the second day I know it was. Within 4 days the crabgrass was dead. It has been 5 days now and I cut my grass again last night. I can see some yellowing of the Bermuda where I sprayed but I can live with that. Apparently I missed a few spots of grab grass walking around the yard with my sprayer so I will hit it again in a week or two. The same day I sprayed my lawn I sprayed my son's lawn but I did his on dry grass in the sun maybe 4 hours before the rain came. His did not work as good as mine but it did work. I am going to hit his again in the morning dew the next time. I would highly recommend Drive DLR8 w/a surfactant (Southern AG worked great for me.) I have used herbicides before but never with a surfactant. But then again nothing as ever worked this good before either.
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amazing results
By Roger on 09/14/2011
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This crabgrass killer really works!! First I was skeptical, I had a serious crabgrass problem, with big mature crabgrass. I used scott's and Bayer's weed killer with crabgrass controll, they didn't work. I used this one in early september, all the crabgrass were dead in a few days, I just reseeded my lawn...
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By John on 09/25/2011
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Easy to remember, a neighbor told me about it. The mixing instructions were easy enough to follow and one has to know what application he is making. The sprayer I am using mixed it automatically once I knew the tbsps/gallon to set on it. The crab grass simply started to disappear after a few days.
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The product label states that Seashore Paspalum is moderately tolerant to the use of Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer.
Can this be used safely on cool weather grass following Tzone if I wait two weeks? I'd like to spray for crabgrass this year if I can.
If you applied the Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer a couple of weeks ago, you can go ahead and apply the TZone SE Herbicide with no issue.
Applied Drive XLR8 and 4 hours later Raines for about 5 minutes. Do I reapply or am I good?
As long as the application of Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer had time to completely dry before rainfall it should be fine. If it was a heavy rainfall to cause puddling or runoff, we would recommend a follow up application.
Drive XLR8 should be applied when crabgrass is actively growing and temperatures are between 65 and 85 degrees. For best results, a methylated seed oil surfactant ike Duo Stick should be tank mixed for better coverage and faster burndown of weeds. The product label states for consistent results, make Drive XLR8 application to newly germinated, to 1-tiller crabgrass, and when crabgrass has matured to 5 tillers or greater. Repeat application may be needed 21 days following the initial application.
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The most important factor when planning to tank mix various herbicides is referring to all manufacturer's product labels for tank mixing restrictions. In this case, because Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer requires the use of an MSO Surfactant like Prime Source Duo Stick Select in order to be effective, it would not be recommended due to the fact that most Turflon Ester product labels advise not adding a surfactant for lawn treatments as this can cause damage to turf grass.
Centipede is coming up from seeding and the Zenith Zoysia sod was laid down in April of 2022.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to be used on Centipede lawns therefore would injure the new centipede seedlings that are germinating and growing. You will want to wait until after the 2nd mowing of the newly seeded Centipede before making any post emergent applications.
An alternative product recommendation would be Blindside Herbicide WDG as it is safe for Centipede and Zoysia turfgrasses and labeled for crabgrass and other grassy and broadleaf weeds.
Apply at the mix rate of 0.15 - 0.23 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. (6.5 - 10 oz. per acre) when temperatures are between 65 to 85 degrees.
Timing intervals can vary for reseeding/overseeding with applications of Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer will depend on your turfgrass type.
Please refer to the Seeding/Overseeding Timing Chart on page 10 of the product label for intervals to overseed for your application.
Colonial Bentgrass and Seaside Bentgrass are listed as suseptible to applications of Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer while Creeping Bentgrass is listed as moderately tolerant to the herbicide.
Refer to Table 1 and Table 2 on page 8 of the product label for addtional information. The addition of a Methylated Seed Oil Surfactant is needed to use with Drive XLR8 for best results.
The best treatment to eliminate bentgrass in bermuda lawns would be to spot treat with a non-selective herbicide such as Roundup QuikPro and then reseed/resod after 2 weeks.
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Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is applied at 64 fl oz per acre in atleast 20 gallons of water per acre (1.45 fl oz in 0.5 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft) with a low pressure sprayer at 20 to 40 psi. A methlyated seed oil surfactant such as Duo Stick is needed for best results.
For treating 1.5 acres (65,340 sq ft), it will take a total of 96 fl oz of Drive XLR8 + 46.5 tbsps of a MSO Surfactant (1.5 tbsp per gallon of water) using no less than 31 gallons of water.
*Using 0.5 gallons water per 1000 sq ft is the minimum water volume recommended for adequate distribution of the herbicide. Water is only acting as the carrier therefore weather it takes 0.5 gallons or 1.5 gallons of water to cover 1000 sq ft does not matter, as long as you evenly and thoroughly cover the area.
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You can use 63 oz of Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer in a minimum of 20 gallons of water to cover an acre (add MSO to mixture per label instructions).
Yes, Drive XLR8 is pet friendly when applied as directed per the product label. Keep pets out of the areas while spraying and until the application has completely dried.
Drive XLR8 requires the use of a MSO as a surfactant while Speedzone has the surfactant
Speedzone EW Herbicide does not contain a surfactant in the formulation and is not recommended by the manufacturer. Since Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer does require the use of the MSO surfactant, two separate applications would need to be done.
How much of this product will I need for a 90,000 sq ft lawn? The crabgrass is ubiquitous... Out of control... The previous owners didn't take care of the lawn.
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