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4.3 out of 5 stars
over priced roundup
By Ken in LAKE MARY, FL on 09/05/2011
I learned the hard way, tried to spray this on crabgrass in a st. Augustine lawn and works like roundup, killed everything it touched. Please bring back asulox somebody...
Expert response:
This product specifically says to not apply to St. Augustine grass, which is why it killed it. St. Augustine cannot handle a product like Drive XLR8.
Don't bother. Drive is out of gas!
By Randall on 05/24/2012
I won't even give this stuff one (1) star. Not even half a star. I take pride in my yard but battle crab grass and other weeds because my neighbors don't take care of their yards, let that stuff grow,…
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XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer
By Bill in Rolling Hills Estates, CA on 10/03/2016
So far, it doesn't work. I have spot crabgrass in a Bermuda lawn in Southern California, so I mixed a gallon of herbicide and surfactant. I have spot sprayed the crabgrass 3 times (a week apart) and i…
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Horrible!!!!!!
By Oscar in Fresno, California on 02/15/2015
This product has not worked at all. I followed directions to the T, but about the only change I seen is a color change to weeds. I would not recommend purchasing this product.
Expert response:
It may take multiple applications to fully eradicate the weeds you are targeting. Also, if the plants are not actively growing, it may take many weeks for the active ingredient to translocate through the plant. We would be happy to discuss your situation over the phone at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p EST.
Did not work at all
By Charles in Athens, AL on 07/07/2015
Bought with the recommended SouthernAg surfactant. Mixed according to specifications in the manual stuck to the bottle, along with the recommended amount of surfactant in a 2 gallon pump sprayer. Spra…
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Not working for me
By Rusty in Wetumpka, AL on 07/19/2016
Followed instructions exactly as written - used with Prime Source Duo Stick. Spot treated several areas but only had poor results. Ended up applying 3 treatments. It yellowed my bermuda but only kille…
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Not happy
By Grace in Texas on 08/29/2017
I mixed 3 tbsp of XLR8 with 1 gallon of water and sprayed to crabgrass area. After 14 days of waiting, crabgrass looks healthy and green. Don't buy this product.
Does Not Work.
By L in Frisco, Tx on 08/26/2015
After 2 applications in 3 weeks, this product has failed to produce any results. Not only does it not show any signs of beginning to kill it, the crabgrass seems to be flourishing now more than befor…
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Expert response:
We apologize you did not receive the expected results from using Drive. Drive is known as one of the best crabgrass herbicides in on the market and is used daily by professional lawn care companies. There can be certain stressors such as high heat, drought and moving that can cause treatment failure. One of our customer service team members will be in touch with you today to help trouble shoot the treatment and assist in any way possible. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Drought
By Rathman in Clover sc on 08/24/2015
Drive does work but not in drought...mixed 1.5 drive per gallon an .05 non ionic surfactant...i also did run sprinklers night before. They yellowed out then came right back...didnt rain for 2 days had…
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Expert response:
We are sorry to hear the Drive was unable to perform due to drought! Unfortunately the stress of drought causes the plants not to be able to properly take up liquid which does indeed mean that herbicides cannot perform as needed.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide
By Dan in Great Falls, VA on 07/18/2017
I applied at the recommended rate and after 10 days it had no effect on the crabgrass. I contacted DoMyOwn and they said it can take 6-8 weeks to see results. If that is true, I do not think this prod…
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Did Not Work
By Debra in Denison, tx on 09/06/2012
Unless my husband or I missed something here, this did not kill our crab grass. I am totally not happy that we spent $87 bucks on something. We have buffalo grass and bermuda. At least it didn't kill …
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Not For Me
By Cesar in Washington, NJ on 07/20/2016
I have tall fescuse grass nice and green. However the back yard got a crab grass infestation. I bought this because of all the good reviews. I followed the EXACT instructions and NOTHING was killed. T…
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Did not work for me
By Adam in Dallas,TX on 12/10/2021
Literally did not kill a single weed. I have used 1/2 a bottle, following directions every time (in addition to various YT videos) and not a single weed has died. Bermuda grass in Texas.
Waste of Money!!!
By Renaldo in Stone Mountain on 04/13/2022
I followed the directions to a T...nothing happened. I waited a month, thinking I'll give it another try, maybe I did something wrong. Second application, the same result...Bermuda Grass in Georgia.
Crabgrass killer didn't kill
By Robert in Texas on 07/09/2017
It's been almost three weeks since I applied it in my hay meadow. I followed the application instructions. Crab grass is still alive. Not showing any discoloration to be wiltering. I'm not satisfied a…
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Gave it 5 chances
By Bruce in Carbondale IL on 07/19/2016
I really wanted this stuff to work and have given it ample opportunity but it has not done the job. I sprayed my yard twice last year and since crabgrass continues to germinate I have sprayed 4 times …
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Crabgrass Killer?
By Gregg in Lawrenceville, IL on 05/07/2013
One week out.....XLR8 seemed to somewhat retard crabgrass growth, but sure did not kill crabgrass. Worked fairly well on some leafy weeds. I think Trimec-Plus does a much better job at half the cost.
Poor results
By Woody in Portsmouth, VA on 07/08/2022
Very slow to kill crab grass if it worked at all. Only some of the spot treaded crabs died after 3 weeks. What it did do was severely burned my hybrid 419 Bermuda grass. That is still recovering. Mix…
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Expert response:
We are sorry to hear that the product did not work as expected and are happy to troubleshoot any issues. Drive is a very slow kill on crabgrass depending on the tiller stage of the crabgrass. It may take up to six weeks to completely control crabgrass and may require a repeat treatment. For consistent results, make Drive XLR8 application to newly germinated, to 1-tiller crabgrass, and when crabgrass has matured to 5 tillers or greater. When treating between the 2-4 tiller stage, repeat application may be required. If you treated during this time this would be where you see very slow results. To explain tiller stages we have a video here to review https://www.domyown.com/do-my-own-lawn-care-talking-tiller-stages-v-319.html Do you know what stage the crabgrass you treated on was? Was the bermuda just recently seeded or sodded? What are you seeing now and have you applied a repeat application? We appreciate your working with us to come to resolution and look forward to hearing from you!
Does not work.
By Joe in Chagrin Falls, OH on 09/26/2014
Product does not work fon the small leaf ground ivy my grass is infested with and wild straberry. Followed instructions in detail.
Crabgrass Killer
By Danny in Texarkana,Tx on 04/21/2019
Would not recommend or buy this product again. Some of the leaves turned yellow, but the plants did not die. I still have patches of healthy looking crabgrass.
Crabgrass killer
By A in Athol,Idaho on 09/03/2012
Rcd this product in Aug. Using a spot sprayer. Used 2 oz a gal nothing happened. Spayed again using 3 oz a gal . Now waiting to see results. Not happy yet.
Don't buy this product!
By Lucretia in Ocala, Florida on 04/10/2020
Should not give it any stars. I called the "pros" at this business, and this was recommended for killing the crabgrass in my zoysia lawn. I read the entire product brochure that came with the produc…
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Drive
By Ted in Greensboro on 08/09/2022
Have sprayed crabgrass three times still not dead has barley turnd colors 2 weeks later still the same
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. Drive works best on young newly emerged weeds, more mature weeds may require repeat application, it can also take up to 6 weeks to completely kill weeds. Drive also requires the use of an MSO surfactant for best results. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
XLR8
By Anthony in Boerne on 09/17/2021
Treated Crabgrass twice in 2 weeks with correct dosage and the crabgrass has not been phased.
Not worth the price
By Jeff in oklahoma on 09/08/2020
Did not work very well for me. i would recomend using QuinKill Max
Not impressed
By Brad in 630052 on 07/24/2020
Mixed 3 tbs per gallon as directed. The crabgrass did turn a pale shade of yellow, but has not died and is still thriving!
Doesn't work
By Andie in Indianapolis, IN on 09/05/2022
My neighbor raved about this stuff so I went ahead and bought it. I measured out exactly as I instructed and mixed with surfactant. Sprayed several times with no results. If anything I have more cr…
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Doesn't work well for all weeds listed
By Scott in Dallas, TX on 04/03/2020
30 years experience with bermuda grass and successful and health lawns. Bought it to control clover that 24d based product would control. The application rate listed didn't do anything to the clove…
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Drive XLR8
By Paul in San Antonio on 03/15/2019
I have used Drive XLR8 with a surfactant and have not received the results I expected. Having a hard time killing Crabgrass.
I'm pretty disappointed so far.
By Herbicide in Nashville TN on 09/10/2015
I haven't seen any results so far. I kinda feel like I wasted $75.
Expert response:
Please note that it can take 2-3 weeks before you see full results. It is also essential that you use Drive XLR8 with a surfactant for the best results. Please let us know if we can help you trouble shoot the application. We can be reached at 866-581-7378