Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer would not be a product that would fit your needs. Fusilade II would be a great option. It has clover on the “safe to apply over the top of” label and takes care of a variety of grassy weeds.
Drive XLR8 should not be used around edible plants such as vegetable gardens or on grass that will be used for hay. You can browse our Range and Pasture products here.
The active ingrident in Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is Quinclorac at 18.92%.
People and pets may return to areas treated with Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer on the treated area has completely dried.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be used on Centipede turf.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should be stored in a cool, dry place away from extreme temperatures.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should only be applied in listed established turf. Torpedo grass is an invasive grass species that is very difficult to get rid of. However, we do sell a professional version of over the top called Fusilade II which is labeled for torpedo grass and is what we recommend. It is meant for the same purpose and that is for killing grasses out of your landscaped beds. Please read the product label to make sure it is labeled for use around the type of shrubs that you have.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer does not already contain a surfactant. The manufacturer recommends using a methylated seed oil like DyneAmic Sufactant.
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.
The mixing ratio for Drive XLR8 is 1.45 oz. per gallon of water. The mixing ratio of DyneAmic Surfactant is 1-2 teaspoons of per gallon of water.
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.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide can safely be used on your Kentucky Bluegrass/Rye lawn. Our Dyneamic surfactant has methylated seed oil and is recommended to be applied with Drive XLR8.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied as a broadcast, but it should not be used on any edible vegetation nor should it be applied to exposed feeder roots of trees, ornamentals or within the drip line of trees and other ornamental species.
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.
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.
Yes, you can apply Drive XLR8 in the late evening when temperatures are cooler.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can not be used around ornamentals. As an alternative you could use Surflan Pro Herbicide.
The first thing you need to know when using an herbicide such as Drive XLR8 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. You will need to use 1.45 oz per 1,000 sq ft . 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 1.45 oz of product with 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.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to fine fescues.
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.
