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  • Asked by John from Toledo, Oh
    08/20/2017
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    Does XLR8 kill from the plant or the root?
    I cut the lawn completely down to the dirt. Now I want to prevent any growth of crabgrass.
    A

    Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is taken up through the leaf of the plant and translocated to the root. It is a post-emergent herbicide only.

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  • Asked by John from Lincoln Ne
    09/08/2013
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    Will Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer kill goose grass
    A
    Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled to treat Goose Grass. Southern Ag Vantage Grass killer is a great product to eradicate goos grass. Please refer to the product label to make sure the type of turf you are applying to is tolerant to this product.
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  • Asked by Royal from Youngsville,nc
    07/30/2017
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    What temp is best when applying Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer?
    A

    Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer works best when temps are between 60-70 degrees at time of application.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mark from Chestertown, Md
    01/18/2012
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    How much Drive XLR8 will I need to treat approx. 79,000 sq ft?
    A
    You will need to use 1.45 oz of Drive LXR8 per 1,000 sq ft of area so you will need 114.55 oz of product (a little over one bottle of product)
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  • Asked by Mary from Portage, In
    08/19/2018
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    Does Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer have to be watered in?
    A

    It is not necessary to water in Drive XLR8 Herbicide after application.  

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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Steve from Bucyrus, Kansas
    08/17/2021
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    Can Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer be applied if temperatures will reach 90 degrees F for the high?
    A

    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. 

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  • Asked by Greg from Churchville, Pa
    08/16/2018
    Q
    Is Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer a safe product? What protective gear should I wear? I also have a dog, is it safe for my dog in the lawn? How far away from my vegetable garden should I keep this product (has tomatoes)?
    A

    Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a safe product if it is used according to the label. According to the product label applicators should wear long sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical resistant gloves like our Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves, and of course socks and shoes. This product is safe for pets to be around after the treated areas have dried. They need to be removed from the area during treatments. This product needs to keep the out of the drip line of the tomatoes to be safe. 

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  • Asked by Lora from Mo
    05/29/2019
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    Can Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer be used on flowers and ornamentals like daylilies, hibiscus, azaleas?
    A

    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. 

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  • Asked by Dwayne from Floydada, Tx
    08/15/2018
    Q
    Can I use a hose-end sprayer to apply Drive XLR8 Herbicide?
    A

    When applying herbicides, including Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer, it is not recommended to be used in a hose end sprayer.  It is better to use a hand pump or backpack sprayer to ensure the most accurate application.  

     

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  • Asked by Kramer from Raleigh, Nc
    07/13/2021
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    How long should I wait to spray Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer over entire lawn after mowing?
    I have a bad crabgrass situation and want to broadcast this over my entire yard, but wondering how long I need to wait after just mowing?
    A

    It is advised to wait at least 2-3 days after an application of an herbicide like Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer before mowing your turf.  You should mow 2 days prior to applying and wait an additional 2 days after application before mowing again.  

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  • Asked by Frank from Weatherford, Texas
    07/17/2021
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    Is Drive XLR8 safe to use to treat crabgrass in Bermuda lawn?
    Can I use drive to kill crabgrass without hurting my Bermuda lawn?
    A

    Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be used on Bermudagrass safely to treat crabgrass. The rate is 1.45 fl oz per gallon of water. Be sure to use an MSO surfactant to increase the effectiveness of the product. The rate of the surfactant is 1-2 teaspoons per gallon of water.

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  • Asked by Lance from Oklahoma City Oklahoma
    06/23/2015
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    Will Drive XLR8 kill plants that it is sprayed on?
    A
    Drive XLR8 is a selective herbicide, meaning that it will only kill certain plants or weeds.  Please consult the product label for a complete list of weeds that Drive XLR8 will control. 
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  • Asked by Les from Madison, Nj
    08/09/2018
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    Looking to spot treat crabgrass and other difficult weeds in preparation for aerating/ over seeding the lawns in mid to late Sept.spot treating crabgrass, other weeds with Drive/ MSO will it cause yellowing of turf?
    Spot treating mid Aug in Notthern New Jersey, temps have been in the 90s, humid but we have received a lot of rain over the last 2 weeks so the lawns are not too stressed out.
    A

    Per the Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer label,certain grass such as bentgrass or bermuda grass may show some yellowing.  It is best to apply Drive XLR8 when the temperature is between 55 degrees and 80 degrees.  Make sure you read and follow the label instructions, especially in reference to the application and the timing of reseeding. your lawn.

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  • Asked by Jared from Middleburg, Pa
    04/30/2018
    Q
    How much Drive XLR8 do I add to a 15 gallons of water in a pull behind lawn sprayer?
    A

    Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is mixed anywhere from 0.5 to 1.45 oz. per gallon of water per 1,000 sq. ft., depending on where you are treating and the weeds you are targeting.  Please consult the product label for complete application instructions for your needs.  

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  • Asked by Tom from Columbus, Nc
    05/02/2018
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    How long to keep cattle, chicken and horses off area treated with Drive XLR8?
    A

    We would not recommend applying Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer to grazing areas.  We would recommend waiting an entire season before any grazing took place on the area that was treated.

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  • Asked by Terry from Valley City, Nd
    04/24/2018
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    What is the mixture rate for northern turf grass, Kentucky Blue/ Fescue using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer?
    I have about. 1. 5 acres to spray.
    A

    Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is applied at 1.45 fl oz per gallon of water. The mixing ratio of DyneAmic Surfactant is 1-2 teaspoons of per gallon of water.

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  • Asked by Marjorie from Melbourne Fl
    06/24/2015
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    Can Drive be applied with a hand held watering can and not a sprayer?
    A
    Drive XLR8 must only be applied in a pump sprayer or backspray following the instructions on the product label.  It cannot be used in a watering can.
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  • Asked by John from Ellendale Delaware
    07/31/2014
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    What's the best post-emergent crabgrass and weed killer for mid-state Delaware in liquid consentrate.
    A
    Drive XLR 8 would be the best post emergent crabgrass killer in your region. Be sure to review the product label prior to appliation.
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  • Asked by Bryson from Forbes, Nd
    05/23/2016
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    Will Drive XLR8 work on quack grass?
    A

    Drive XLR8 is not labeled to control quackgrass.  We do carry Certainty which is labeled for it.  Please be sure to read over the product label to confirm your lawn type is tolerable to the product.  If you lawn type is not listed as tolerable and if only a small area of the lawn is affected by the outbreak, spray only the affected area with RoundUp Quick Pro. If the problem amounts to no more than a few spears of quackgrass in an area of your lawn, paint the individual spears with diluted RoundUp QuickPro.

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  • Asked by Monte from Rainsville, Al
    08/03/2018
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    The label says fine fescue is moderately tolerant but in another area says do apply to fine fescues?
    A

    Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to fine fescues.

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