Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied as a broadcast, but it should not be used on any edible vegetation nor should it be applied to exposed feeder roots of trees, ornamentals or within the drip line of trees and other ornamental species.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can not be used around ornamentals. As an alternative you could use Surflan Pro Herbicide.
The first thing you need to know when using an herbicide such as Drive XLR8 Herbicide is that the exact amount of water you dilute it with is not important. It is only important to make sure you are using the correct amount of product per 1,000 sq ft of lawn. Use too much and you risk damaging your lawn, use too little and you will not get adequate results. You will need to use 1.45 oz per 1,000 sq ft . To decide how much water you want to use, you should mark a 1,000 sq ft area, fill your sprayer with water ONLY, and start walking and spraying just as if you were doing the actual application of herbicide. When you are done walking and spraying the 1,000 sq ft area note how much water it took you to spray that area, and that is the amount you will want to mix 1.45 oz of product with for each 1,000 sq ft area that needs to be treated. You will need to make sure treated areas are irrigated with at least 1/2 inch of water (either by rainfall or by sprinkler) following the application.
Drive XLR8 is not labeled to treat for Sandburs. The best method of treatment for Sandburs is with a pre-emergent before the Sandburs germinate. A good option for a pre-emergent would be Surflan AS Herbicide but please refer to the product label to be sure it's safe for the type of grass you have. You can check Ferti-Lome Weed Out with Crabgrass Killer, it is labeled for Goathead which is another name for Sandbur, please refer to the product label to be sure it's safe for the type of grass you have.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied as long as the turf you are applying to is established and by established meaning you have mowed it at least twice.
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.
Drive XLR8 is not labeled for mondo grass, so we would not recommend it. You may view the full product label here for more information and complete application instructions.
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.
