Depending on the type of fescue you have, Drive XLR8 Herbicide can be used at the time of seeding. 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 for complete application instructions.
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.
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, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a concentrate that needs to be diluted with water before applying.
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 .
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.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be used on the turfgrass listed on the product label as tolerable.
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.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied on Bermuda grass for crabgrass control.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is labeled to treat signalgrass in Bermuda but not goosegrass.
It is not necessary to water in Drive XLR8 Herbicide after application.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied at anytime prior to, at or after sprigging/seeding/overseeding.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled for thistle. We recommend Hi Yield 2, 4 D.
Bahiagrass is listed as susceptible to injury on the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer. Dismiss Nxt would be a good option instead.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can not be used around ornamentals, flowers, etc. If treating actively growing grassy weeds, Fertilome Over The Top II Grass Killer can be used. The manufacturer recommends that you use caution during application because the spray can cause damage if it comes into direct contact with foliage.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide can only be used on sod farms but not on new sod on a residential lawn. We recommend waiting until your grass establishes its roots before making an application.
Most herbicides such as Drive XLR8 and Trimec Classic can be mixed with other EPA-registered herbicides. We recommend that you read and follow the label instructions to prepare a tank mix test to ensure that the two products mix well and there is no clumping or separating.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer and Prodiamine 65 WDG can be tank mixed and applied at the same time.
Per the product label for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer: you should avoid applications of herbicides with the same site of action more than twice a season. So you could use twice in the spring and fall but should rotate after that number of applications to a different herbicide to prevent resistance if the target weeds are not killed with just the Drive. It can take drive up to 6 weeks to completely kill.
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.
