Not Impressed
By Matt in Pueblo, cO on 07/11/2011
For the cost and effectiveness, I would not buy this product again. Using the recommended doage, the herbicide only stunted the growth of some weeds, and even killed some of the grass. Most of the wee…
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Not as Expected
By Brad in Gaffney SC on 09/12/2012
I thought I had finally found the ative crabgrass killer. In some ways I did. It does kill crabgrass that is cut really low prior to the application. On other areeas, where I mow on a 3.5 to 4 setting…
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Killed Surrounding Bermuda grass
By Tal in Covington GA on 07/27/2023
Followed directions and after two applications the crabgrass started yellowing. Only problem was that surrounding Bermuda grass also died.
Not impressed so far
By Jason in Port Washington, Wisconsin on 08/30/2015
I sprayed drive xlr8 over my lawn a few weeks ago per the mixing instructions and haven't noticed good results. The front lawn I even went over twice during the same application. I've only noticed a…
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Drive XLR8
By Kirk in Adrian,Mi on 08/02/2019
I used the entire container in 30 gallons of water with the correct amount of surfacant and I only got marginal results. Probably 50% kill rate Disappointing t say the least ,now what's left is goin…
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Hasnt worked for me
By Jordan in Cookeville, TN on 09/22/2020
It will kill stuff, it hasn't killed any of the stuff I wanted. So I bought this last year used it, made sure to use the exact mixture ratio. It seemed to burn the tips of the leaves of my crabgrass, …
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Crabgrass smarter than me
By Jason in Johnson City, TN on 08/17/2020
I have used Drive XLR8 along with Duo Stick 3 times over the past 45 days. I have had zero luck. A few sprigs here and there turned purple for a few days but nothing ever turned white and died. Fir…
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Not Happy
By Derek in Memphis,TN on 08/28/2020
After viewing several videos suggesting that using xlr8 as a remedy for crabgrass. The first problem I have is the directions do Not give you the true mixing amounts to kill the crabgrass. So it becom…
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Disappointed
By Ryan in Lexington, KY on 09/18/2021
I had high hopes for this stuff, just as I have had with previous expensive herbicides I've tried. First the good. My crabgrass is turning brown and I assume it will eventually die, although i…
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It didn't work.
By C in Texas on 04/22/2023
I read the description and applied it accordingly. It really didn't work at all. The crabgrass is growing.
Expert response:
When using Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer for crabgrass, it’s best to apply at either the very young stage or the most mature stage of the crabgrass. When treating between the 2-4 tiller stage, repeat application may be required and may not get complete control. You should make your applications while temperatures are between 65 and 85 degrees for best results.