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:
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!
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:
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!
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:
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!
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:
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!
Kills your grass
By Kenneth on 04/24/2023
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:
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.
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:
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!
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:
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.
Drive Crabgrass Killer
By Clay on 11/03/2023
Ruined my Zoysia
By Jeremy on 09/02/2020
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.
garbage
By Mohammed on 08/14/2020
Nope
By Casey on 07/17/2020
Did not work
By Seth on 07/15/2020
Doesn't kill as advertised.
By Jerry on 07/03/2020
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.
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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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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Not impressed
By Sri on 04/10/2020
Be Careful
By Thomas on 11/08/2019
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.