Customer Reviews for Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer

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4.3 of 5 stars
(393 customer reviews)
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer
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    Torpedo grass

    By Chris on 09/01/2022

    This with seed oil does not kill torpedo grass. Tried multiple applications post emergence spot treatment with no effect.

    Expert Response  Expert response:
    We apologize you did not achieve the intended 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!

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    Don't Waste Your Money

    By Heather on 09/19/2022

    Given that I spent $71 on a bottle of this stuff, I was very optimistic that it work on my crab grass. After numerous applications - no such luck. Very disappointed.

    Expert Response  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 not including a surfactant etc that can cause treatment failure. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!

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    This product doesn't work on anything

    By Gg on 08/24/2022

    I went entirely by the instructions and this product didn't work on crabgrass or anything else.

    Expert Response  Expert response:
    We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. There can be varying factors that result in failed 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!

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    Kills Bermuda grass

    By Kenneth on 04/19/2023

    Product states that it can be used on bermuda grasses but unfortunately it's starting to kill my grass but not doing anything to the crabgrass and weeds. I should have known better when it killed my tall fescue as well. I thought maybe I did something wrong, but seeing as how it's doing the same on my bermuda, I'm pretty sure it's this product. Sad, because my yard is so green with multiple patches of dying yellow and brown.

    Expert Response  Expert response:
    We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. The label does state that Yellow that occurs on bermuda can be reduced by the addition of chelated iron or sprayable soluble nitrogen fertilizer. You also want to avoid applications during spring green up of bermuda as this is when it is most sensitive. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!

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    Kills your grass

    By Kenneth on 04/24/2023

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    Be careful, this stuff will kill your grass. Said it's safe for bermudagrass, but it's actually killing off my grass and not the crabgrass or other targeted weeds. I wanted this product to work as I tried it on 2 different types of grasses and didn't work on either. Very disappointed with this product. Buyer beware

    Expert Response  Expert response:
    Drive is labeled safe for bermudagrass when used as directed. The label does state: Yellowing that occurs on bermuda can be reduced by the addition of chelated iron or sprayable soluble nitrogen fertilizer. When treating in the spring, you should avoid any applications during spring green up when the lawn is coming out of dormancy as this is the most sensitive time for bermuda and it could be injured.

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    Didn't work for me

    By John on 04/28/2023

    First, the instructions give you application rates per 1,000 square feet. I'm doing spot spraying and I need to know ounces per gallon in the sprayer. I guessed to the high side, and hit some large plants. Virtually no impact.

    Expert Response  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. 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!

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    The Weeds Seem To Love This

    By Mike on 04/30/2023

    Had high hopes from other reviewers that this product would take care of at least some of our weed problems caused by an over abundance (of needed) rain. I paid extra for the kit which included the herbicide, surfactant and indicator die as recommended. Made sure to use the proper amount of each product according to their directions, but the only result after more than two weeks was healthy weeds. The Fox-tails and Johnson Grass are still doing well. So.... I recommend that you save your money and buy something else!

    Expert Response  Expert response:
    Drive XLR8 can take up to 3-6 weeks to see full results on targeted weeds and a second application may be needed for more established weeds. Keep in mind, for best results, applications should be applied to listed weeds when they are young and actively growing and temperatures are between 65-85 degrees.

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    Drive Crabgrass Killer

    By Clay on 11/03/2023

    Very disappointed! Followed the directions very carefully, but no results! Crabgrass alive and well.

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    Ruined my Zoysia

    By Jeremy on 09/02/2020

    Verified Purchase

    Ordered this product because it stated it was zoysia friendly. The zoysia had been growing great for 6 weeks from seed, but the weeds were starting to come in strong as well. I marked off my 1000sf sections and applied to exact mixing measurements and sprayed. The weeds never even drooped, but all my new zoysia is brown and dead. I even have a very large tree in middle that all the leaves are now dead on that may be dead now. The weeds are all growing like crazy tho. Do NOT recommend this product on zoysia.

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    garbage

    By Mohammed on 08/14/2020

    don't buy it, wasting your money , i used it to kill crabgrass other kind of weed. did not kill any of the weeds at my yard.

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  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Nope

    By Casey on 07/17/2020

    Wont work against Texas crabgrass. Most it will do is turn it purple/red then it comes back bigger.

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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Did not work

    By Seth on 07/15/2020

    I used this on my lawn in Houston Tx area and killed other weeds but not the crabgrass which is my main problem.

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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Doesn't kill as advertised.

    By Jerry on 07/03/2020

    Verified Purchase

    This is crap. This is not working as advertised. I mixed 4 tbsp to 1 gallon, with surfactant, sprayed crabgrass, fully coated. Next day, Nothing!. Absolutely, Nothing! At least Roundup will have a notable difference within 24-26 hours. Waste of time and money. Can't return due to I opened the container, but buyer beware. I will update this review if I need to, but as of today, I don't see a reason to.

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    Drive XLR8 doesnt work

    By Terry on 06/16/2020

    This stuff is expensive junk. It JUST DOESNT WORK.It had no effect at all on my crabgrass. And yes, I used it with the expensive MSO (Dyne-amic). And by the way, if MSO is essential for Drive to work, why doesn't BASF put it right in the bottle, which is apparently what FMC does with Solitaire (which was equally disappointing). Fortunately, I bought a gallon of MSMA at my Ag supply store about 15 years ago, before it was taken off the market. Now that stuff works, even though it can be harsh on grass if you're not careful with it.

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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Nothing happened

    By Sar on 04/17/2020

    Pricey experiment. Crabgrass didn't change. It's been around a month. I re-measured my lawn square footage to verify. I put down 1.5 oz per 1000 sq ft. I did just use baby shampoo as the surfactant. I'll try doubling the application rate.

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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Not impressed

    By Sri on 04/10/2020

    Most of the weeds are still alive after first application. I am going to increase concentration and try again. But not impressed with it for now. I followed directions on first application including using surfactant.

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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    Be Careful

    By Thomas on 11/08/2019

    Advertised to kill crab grass. After some research found it will kill crab grass and also your whole lawn if you have Florida grass

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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    WANTED crabgrass killer

    By K. on 09/21/2018

    Have much crabgrass in my yard and am trying not to kill my Bermuda, so I purchased Drive herbicide. First spraying the temperature was in high 90s so I was told the temp should not be above 85. Resprayed when temp was in low 80s. No difference in results. Crabgrass flourishing. However I will say it did not effect my Bermuda grass, just turned color but survived.

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