Per the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer: you should avoid applications of herbicides with the same site of action more than twice a season. So you could use twice in the spring and fall but should rotate after that number of applications to a different herbicide to prevent resistance if the target weeds are not killed with just the Drive. It can take drive up to 6 weeks to completely kill.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide can only be used on sod farms but not on new sod on a residential lawn. We recommend waiting until your grass establishes its roots before making an application.
Bahiagrass is listed as susceptible to injury on the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer. Dismiss Nxt would be a good option instead.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a concentrate that needs to be diluted with water before applying.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to bahiagrass as it could be injured.
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.
When applying herbicides, including Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer, it is not recommended to use a hose-end sprayer. It is better to use a hand pump or backpack sprayer to ensure the most accurate application.
According to the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer you want to avoid rainfall or irrigation for about 24 hours after the applications. Since rainfall occurred right after the application the efficacy could be impacted so you may need to reapply.
Per the manufacturer's product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer:
DO NOT apply more than 128 fluid ounces of Drive XLR8 per acre (or 2 .9 fluid ounces per 1000 square feet) in one year (1 .5 lbs ae per acre per year).
DO NOT apply more than 64 fluid ounces of Drive XLR8 per acre (or 1 .45 fluid ounces per 1000 square feet) in a single application (0 .75 lb ae per acre per application).
You could possibly tank mix the products but you will need to conduct a small jar test by mixing small portions of the products in a jar with water to be sure they mix well.
Yes Drive XLR8 Herbicide controls many broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelion, foxtail, wild violet and many others. Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to treat creeping charlie. Tenacity is labeled to control Ground Ivy "Creeping Charlie" as post emergent control. Please see the product label for a full list of weeds controlled.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide is used at 1.45 oz per 1000 sq/ft in typically 1 gallon of water, and you would use 2-3 teaspoons of your crop oil surfactant per gallon of water.
Pets are safe to re-enter the area after Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer has been applied and once the product has completely dried.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer requires the use of a methylated seed oil surfactant for best results and one is not required when using Dismiss so it would not be recommended to tank mix the products together in a single application. Both products are safe on bermuda when used as directed on their respective labels.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied on Bermuda grass for crabgrass and other boradleaf and grassy weed control. It is recommended to tank mix Drive XLR8 with a Methylated Seed Oil Surfactant like Duo Stick for best results.
Per the product label, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to centipede turfgrass therefore should work to kill unwanted centipede in the Kentucky Bluegrass turfgrass.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not recommended to be applied using hose end sprayer as it is difficult to regulate the amount of water coverage and to ensure adequate water volume is coming out to evenly and thoroughly distribute the recommended 1.45 fl oz per 1000 sq ft mix rate.
Per the product label, use at least 20 gallons of water per acre or 0.5 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft at a low pressure setting of 20 to 40 psi to provide uniform spray distribution. A methylated seed oil surfactant is also recommended to be tank mixed with Drive XLR8 for best results.
Please view our How to Calibrate Your Sprayer Video for more information.
In California many varieties of crabgrass are resistant to quinclorac, which is the main ingredient used to control it across the country. The active ingredient Quinclorac in Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is safe for fescue but resistance is possible.
Q4 Plus which is quinclorac and sulfentrazone together for the crabgrass, or Tenacity which is a completely different active ingredient all together. Tenacity though works bests as spot treatments for post emergent control, and the manufacturer suggests only targeting young crabgrass with it as mature large clumps will take multiple applications or may not see complete control when at that growth stage.
Make sure every spring you are using a pre emergent like Dimension 2EW or Pendulum 2G Herbicide to prevent the crabgrass seeds from germinating so you do not have to treat for it later in the growing season. Pre emergents should go down right at or just before soil temps reach 55 degrees consistently.
Yes. To avoid any turf damage, Drive XLR8 should be applied when temperatures are between 65-85 degrees. It would be best to apply in the early morning or in the evening so that the product has sufficient time to dry before temperatures get above this range.
It is recommended to use a Methylated Seed Oil Surfactant with Drive XLR8 for best results. Please view the product label for mix rates and more information.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer states on the product label DO NOT irrigate the area for 24 hours after the application. If rainfall does not occur 2-7 days after the application, irrigation of at least 1/2 inch of water is desirable.
