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 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.
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.
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 is not labeled to control poa annua. Please provide your turf species for alternate recommendations.
We would recommend doing 2 separate applications as Drive XLR8 requires the use of a MSO (Methylated Seed Oil) surfactant such as Dyneamic surfactant with the application and the Image Kills Nutsedge does not require a surfactant at all. Please be sure to review the product labels for more information and complete application instructions.
Drive Product Label
Image Product Label
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is labeled to control bindweed, however it should only be applied in listed established turf. We currently do not offer a product that will selectively work as a post control for morning glory (bindweed) in junipers. You would need to hand pull or carefully spot treat with a non selective herbicide.
The single application maximum rate for Drive XLR8 Herbicide is 1.45 oz per 1000 sq ft, or 64 oz per Acre. The product label gives instructions for split applications depending on the type of annual grass you are treating. Otherwise the full rate would be used for most applications.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is safe for 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 great post emergent for actively growing crabgrass. For best results, a methylated seed oil surfactant like Duo Stick should be tank mixed for better coverage and faster burndown. A second application may be required for control of crabgrass.
View our How to Get Rid of Crabgrass Guide for more information.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer would not be tank mixed with Speedzone as the Drive requires the use of a surfacant and Speedzone does not and states adding one can reduce sensitivity to the lawn. They should be applied in separate applications according to their respective rates for your turfgrass type.
The first thing you need to know when using an 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. 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 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.
