Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is labeled to treat signalgrass in Bermuda but not goosegrass.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied on Bermuda grass for crabgrass control.
Drive XLR8 can be applied to Common Bermuda grass before seeding, at seeding, and 7-28 days after it emerges per the product label. Please refer to tables 1 & 4 on the label for more information.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be used on the turfgrass listed on the product label as tolerable.
You can use a grass killer such as Fusilade to kill grassy weeds around the ice plant groundcover:
This product will be best used around established ornamentals and ground covers (do not use in desirable turfgrass).
For broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, there are not any selective herbicides to kill the weeds but not potentially harm the ground cover, so we recommend spot treating carefully using a non-selective product like GlyPhoSel Pro
You can also use pre-emergent herbicide going forward in spring and/or fall to prevent weed growth. Snapshot is our most popular choice for use around ornamentals and groundcovers.
You should mow 3 days prior to applying and wait an additional 3 days after application before mowing again after treating with Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer .
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a concentrate that needs to be diluted with water before applying.
There is not a specific amount of time you need to wait to apply your fertilizer after applying Drive XLR8 Herbicide. Since Drive works best when it has at least 24 hours to dry after application, then waiting at least 1 day before watering or applying a liquid fertilizer would be advantageous.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is not labeled to kill Prostrate Knotweed. EndRun Herbicide with Trimec is labeled to control Prostrate Knotweed and labeled to be used on warm and cool-season grasses. We recommend reading the label for application rates as well as to make sure it’s safe for your type of grass.
Depending on the type of fescue you have, Drive XLR8 Herbicide can be used at the time of seeding. If you are overseeding with fine fescue, it is recommended that you use Drive XLR8 at least 7 days before seeding or 28 days after emergence of the new seed. If you are overseeding with tall fescue, Drive XLR8 can be used at any time. We do recommend using an MSO surfactant with this product as well. Please check the label for complete application instructions.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrassiller is labeled to be safely applied to Zoysia if used as directed.
The mixing ratio for Drive XLR8 for spot treating is 1.45 fl oz per gallon of water plus 1-2 teaspoons of DyneAmic Surfactant per gallon of water.
For seeding, you can use Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer either prior to seeding with Kentucky Bluegrass or 28 days after emergence of the new grass seed.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled for crowfoot grass. For crowfoot, it is generally recommended to treat with a pre-emergent product. Something like Ferti-Lome Weed and Feed with Dimension would be an excellent option. This will be used either in early spring or in the fall.
For the weeds that are there now, we would recommend spot treating with a glyphosate product and reseed/sod the areas. This will kill whatever it comes in contact with.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is best applied to a dry lawn.
When using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer for crabgrass, it’s best to apply at either the very young stage or the most mature stage of the crabgrass. When treating between the 2-4 tiller stage, repeat application may be required. You should make your applications while temperatures are between 65 and 85 degrees for best results. You can also use a pre-emergent like Dimension 2EW in the spring and the fall to help prevent it from coming up the following season.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to bahiagrass as it could be injured.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer does kill crabgrass. This product can safely be used on Bermuda grass, Kentucky bluegrass, buffalo grass, fescue, ryegrass, and zoysiagrass. It is not for use on St. Augustine, centipede, bahiagrass, bentgrass or dichondra, or fine fescue (unless the fine fescue is a seed blend).
Drive XLR8 is a post-emergent herbicide only. So while it will kill existing plants, it does not prevent new seeds from germinating. We recommend using a pre-emergent such as Dimension 2EW in the spring before soil temps reach 55 degrees to prevent new crabgrass from growing next year.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is applied at 63 oz in 20 gallons of water to cover 1 acre. It is recommended to mix Drive XLR8 with either Dyneamic Surfactant or Prime Source Duo Stick.