Drive XLR8 an be applied 7 days or greater prior to seeding and up to 28 days after emergence of Kentucky Bluegrass. Please view the full product label for more information.
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.
For best results, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should be used along with a methylated seed oil surfactant such as Duo Stick Methylated Seed Oil.
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 should NOT be applied in vegetable gardens or where edible vegetation is grown (or areas intended for planting). Any treated edibles should be discarded.
Hi-Yield Grass Killer is labeled to treat grassy weeds and safe for Vegetables, Gardens, Trees, Shrubs, Ornamentals and ground covers. Please view the full product label for more information.
Drive XLR8 is applied at 63 fl oz in 20 gallons of water to cover 1 acre (add a MSO or equivalent to the mix for more effective control-we offer Duo Stick or DyneAmic).
Please refer to the product label for full application instructions here.
How long you will need to wait to make an application of Drive XLR8 will depend on the type of turfgrass you are overseeding with.
Please refer to Table 4 on page 10 of the product label to view the Seeding/Overseeding/Sprigging Timing Chart to help determine the correct timing for your needs.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is only a post emergent herbicide and will only kill actively growing weeds. To prevent new crabgrass from germinating, a pre-emergent needs to be applied when soil temperatures are around 55 degrees.
Dimension 2EW is one of the most successful pre-emergents for crabgrass prevention.
Click HERE to view How to Get Rid of Crabgrass Treatment Guide
We typically recommend waiting atleast 24 hours up to 7 days in between applying herbicides and fertilizers to avoid overstressing the turfgrass unless previous applications have shown tolerance to using a fertilizer and herbicide together.
The Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer does advise that a liquid nitrogen fertilizer can cause some yellowing therefore a small test application would be recommended if deciding to tank mix.
Please review the product label for tank mixing instructions prior to mixing in your sprayer.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is only available in a half gallon.
QuinKill Max Crabgrass and Weed Killer uses the same active ingredients as Drive XLR8 and comes in a 16 oz and 32 oz size bottle for smaller quantities.
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.
Please view the prodcut label for more information.
There is not a specific amount of time you need to wait to apply your fertilizer after applying Drive XLR8 Herbicide. Since Drive works best when it has at least 24 hours to dry after application, then waiting at least 1 day before watering or applying a liquid fertilizer would be advantageous.
Yes, you can use a pull behind sprayer to apply Drive XLR8. It is applied at 1.45 fl. oz. per gallon of water per 1000 sqft or 63 fl oz in at least 20 gallons of water to cover 1 acre (add a MSO or equivalent to the mix for more effective control-we offer Duo Stick or DyneAmic).
Drive XLR98 Herbicide is applied at 64 fl oz per acre tank mixed with 8.5 oz (50 tsps) of a Methylated Seed Oil Surfactant in no less than 20 gallons of water per acre.
Plese view a quick video on How to Apply Drive XLR8 Herbicide and the product label for more information.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to be used around Asiatic Jasmine however we do have Grass Out Max Herbicide that is labeled to treat grassy weeds in Asiatic Jasmine as well as most landscape, home and garden, ornamental, agricultural and non-crop uses.
You can view the full list of tolerant ornamentals on the product label.
No, there is no need to rake the acreage before an application of Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer.
Please view our Lawn Care Schedule Calendar for more information on timing and mechanical methods for better results with lawn care.
Drive XLR8 is NOT for use in a St. Augustine lawn. Blindside Herbicide WDG is labeled for the same weeds and is safe to be used on St. Augustine.
Please view the Blindside WDG product label for more information.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be used anytime weeds are actively growing when outside temps are between 65-85 degrees. Per the product label, if soil moisture is not suffiecient prior to the application, irrigation can improve weed control. Do not water or irrigate for 24 hours after the application. If rainfall does not occur within 2-7 days of the application, irrigating with atleast ½ inch of water is recommended.
Unfortunately since we do not now the severity of the rainfall, we would recommend waiting 14 days before reapplying Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer. This will ensure that the ground is not waterlogged and your grass does not have any stress from the initial application.
Please view the full product label for more information.
