Yes Drive XLR8 Herbicide controls crabgrass and many broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelion, foxtail, wild violet and many others. Please see the product label for a full list of weeds controlled.
We do have a post-emergent product that can be used in your lawn for clover. Depending on the type of fescue you have, this product can be used at the time of seeding. Drive XLR8 Herbicide is a very good product that is labeled for clover, as well as various other types of broadleaf weeds. It is safe for use in fescue as well. 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 with regards to this.
A pre-emergent can be used at the same time as a post emergent. Prodiamine 65 WDG is a very good option. It will prevent many broadleaf and grassy weeds from emerging. This should be done when the soil temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit. In southern states, individuals should be using this product in late February or early to mid March depending on the soil temperature.
We would also recommend checking out our Warm Season Lawn Schedule as well. This gives very good information on when to fertilize, use pre-emergents, etc. in your lawn.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide is not labeled for use in St. Augustine grass. It will kill your lawn.
We would recommend using Blindside Herbicide WDG. It is safe for use in St. Augustine grass and will eliminate actively growing crabgrass. You will use 0.15 - 0.23 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is safe for use on tall fescue. It is labeled for lawn use only, not for use on any ornamentals.
The mixing ratio for Drive XLR8 is 1.45 fl oz + 1-2 teaspoons of DyneAmic Surfactant per gallon of water and this should be applied over 1,000 sq ft.
You can let your child re-enter the Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer after the treated area has dried. This can take at least 2 hours.
You would dilute approx. Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer per 14 gallons water. You would add into that approx. 8 tsp. of surfactant.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be mixed at a rate of approx. 10 oz per 25 gallons water.
When using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer we recommend using a surfactant, and so does the manufacturer on the product label. They recommend using a methylated seed oil, and our recommendation for that is Prime Source Duo Stick.
The product label states: "If soil moisture is not sufficient prior to Drive XLR8 application, irrigation may improve weed control. For best results, DO NOT water or irrigate for 24 hours after application. If rainfall does not occur in 2 to 7 days after application, irrigation of at least 1/2 inch is desirable."
As long as your turf is not under stress from drought, you would not need to water before application.
When using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer the active ingredient quinclorac has dissipation values that can range from 60 to over 500 days. Because quinclorac does not bind well to soil, some dissipation noted in field testing could be due to chemical testing. The persistence hazard of qunclorac is rated high (likely to take over 60 days to degrade to half of the applied concentration). We would recommend waiting an entire season before any grazing took place on the area that was treated for this reason.
Normally we suggest giving the product 3 weeks to see results using Drive XLR8 or any selective herbicide. Depending on if you are spot treating or broadcasting the solution determines the mix rate.
Spot Treatment: For a 2 gallon sparyer, Mix 6 tbsp + 3 tbsp of Adjuvent. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon per 1000 sq ft. (1 tablespoon = 0.5 fl oz (0.25 lb ae/A)
Broadcast Application: 1.45 fl ozs per 1000 sq ft / Methylated seed oil at 0.55 fl oz per 1000 sq ft (0.75 lb ae/A)
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Unfortunately, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to kill Japanese stiltgrass. We would recommend a product like Bonide Over the Top II Grass Killer instead. This would not damage the non-grass ornamental plants you have while taking care of the stiltgrass when use based on the product label.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer will not harm established Tall Fescue. It can harm Fine Fescue and also potentially Dallisgrass.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide and Gordons Trimec can be mixed and sprayed together. Be sure to do a small tank mixture first to ensure there is no clumping between the two products. Also, be sure to use a methylated seed oil surfactant, such as Duo Stick, so that the weeds are killed more effectively.
Per the manufacturer BASF, when using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer they recommend using a methylated seed oil like DyneAmic Sufactant not a regular non-ionic surfactant.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is labeled for barnyard grass. For spot treatments, the mixing ratio is 1.45 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Be sure to use a methlyated seed oil surfactant with this product to ensure that you receive the best results.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide should not be used in temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. You will use 29 fl. oz. in 20 gallons of water. The rate is 1.45 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is not labeled for fountain grass. We would recommend either manually removing the invasive grass or using a glyphosate product such as Roundup QuikPro.
Per the product label on Drive XLR8 you do not want to apply to exposed roots of trees or ornamentals or within the dripline of trees and other ornamentals species, This would cause potential damage to those trees.
