Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide can safely be used on your Kentucky luegrass/rye/fescue lawn. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer will not damage bamboo.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer cannot be shipped to NY. This is a decision by the state and/or the manufacturer.
How soon you can apply Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer after seeding depends on the lawn species you planted. It appears Eco Lawn is a blend of fine fescues and the Drive XLR8 label states to not apply within 4 weeks after seedling emergence of this type of grass. You should wait until the grass is well established and has been mowed at least twice before applying Drive XLR8.
Before mixing Battleship III and Drive XLR8, a simple jar test is required to ensure compatibility of herbicides and/or additives, like DyneAmic that's recommended to be used with Drive XLR8. Refer to the respective product labels for specific use directions, precautions, and limitations before tank mixing and we recommend that you follow the label instructions of the product with the most restrictions. Be sure that both products are safe to use on the turf you have.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied to established Tall Fescue lawns with a MSO for treating crabgrass. It is labeled for lawn use only, not for use on any ornamentals. 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 an herbicide with a different mode of action.
Drive XLR8 should not be used around edible plants such as vegetable gardens or on grass that will be used for hay. You can browse our Range and Pasture products here.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to exposed feeder roots of trees, ornamentals or within the dripline of trees and other ornamental species.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be tank mixed with broadleaf weed killers such as Triad for more complete control. Be sure to follow the instructions on each product label. Drive does have a low probability of resistance buildup, and it would take multiple repeated applications over a long period of time for this to happen. That being said, eitjher Dismiss or Blindside would be good alternatives depending on your lawn type.
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 is not labeled to kill knotweed. EndRun Herbicide with Trimec is labeled to control 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.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled for thistle. We recommend Hi Yield 2, 4 D.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied at anytime prior to, at or after sprigging/seeding/overseeding.
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.
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.
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 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.