The manufacturer recommends after testing that Drive XLR8 is still effective using the clippings.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not specifically labeled for spurge. We do offer pre and post emergent herbicides that are labeled for spurge that will be effective. Please provide more information on the treatment area and desired turf for a product recommendation. Thank you!
For post-emergent crabgrass control, we would recommend using Drive XLR8 Herbicide. It is safe for use in your lawn and is labeled for crabgrass, as well as various other broadleaf weeds. This product should be used with a methylated seed oil surfactant.
For seeding, you can use Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer either prior to seeding with Kentucky Bluegrass or 28 days after emergence of the new grass seed.
While the manufacturer recommends ths use of a methylated seed oil (MSO) surfactant with Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer, there is no reason you cannot use a non-ionic surfactant like ChemStik if that is what you have on hand.
People and pets may return to areas treated with Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer on the treated area has completely dried.
Drive XLR8 should be applied when crabgrass is actively growing and temperatures are between 65 and 85 degrees. For best results, a methylated seed oil surfactant ike Duo Stick should be tank mixed for better coverage and faster burndown of weeds. The product label states for consistent results, make Drive XLR8 application to newly germinated, to 1-tiller crabgrass, and when crabgrass has matured to 5 tillers or greater. Repeat application may be needed 21 days following the initial application.
We would not recommend mixing Surge Broadleaf Herbicide and Drive XLR8 Herbicide in the same tank. Per the label of Surge Herbicide, this product should not be mixed with a surfactant because it will damage your turf grass. Drive XLR8 requires one.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer does kill crabgrass. This product can safely be used on 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 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer does not contain glyphosate. The active ingredient is quinclorac. We do carry non-selective herbicides that contain gyphosate.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to kill barley or sedge on its own. Per the label, when treating for sedge it is recommended to use an additional herbicide like Basagran T/O Herbicide.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be used on centipede turf.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is safe for use on tall fescue. It is labeled for lawn use only, not for use on any ornamentals.
You should mow 3 days prior to applying and wait an additional 3 days after application before mowing again after treating with Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer .
Quinkill Max contains the same active ingredient in the same amount as Drive XLR8 and can be sold in CT. It is also labeled for crabgrass and other similar weeds.
You want to wait at least 24 hours after Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer to water the lawn. Be sure to wait at least two days to mow the lawn.