Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide - Questions & Answers

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide should be applied when your pets are not in the area until the surfaces have completely dried.

Typically, Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide will last about two weeks in the soil after an application. You will be able to reseed two weeks after your treatment. As far as the shelf life, the Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide will remain effective inside of its original container for 3-5 years as long as it is stored in a cool dry place.

Actually, often times the label can change from one size to another just because larger packaged quantities can be considered more hazardous to the EPA than smaller quantities. Also, there are different brands of Eraser: Surrender, Martins, etc- and depending on the brand even when made by the same company the labels can change depending on the inert ingredient in the product. In general, even with products with a Warning label, as long as you follow the label instructions using the product is completely safe. 

We do apologize but Paraquat is not a product that we have carried so are not familiar with it to compare it to Eraser 41%.  It can take up to 2 weeks for Eraser to completely kill a weed depending on the rate used and the weed you are trying to control.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Insecticide will kill whatever you spray it on, but since it does not have any soil residual, weeds and grasses will grow back. For year long control, we recommenend using Pramitol 25E.  Please mix according to the product label.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide is pet safe if used as directed.  Pets must be kept out of the area during application but can return as soon as the product is dry. 

Yes! The Eraser AP will kill the Thistle if sprayed directly. According to the product label the Eraser AP is a non-selective herbicide that will kill all vegetation contacted. This product enters plants through the sprayed foliage and moves down to the roots. Avoid direct spray or drift onto desirable plants, lawn grasses, shrubs and trees.

The Eraser product label does not state that it can be tank mixed with other products and applied at the same time. Most of the time tank mixing shouldnt be a problem so long as you perform a tank mix test first to make sure no adverse reactions occur in the tank-ie:color change, clumping, bubbling, etc. Per the Talstar P label for mixing: The following procedure is recommended for preparation of a new tank mix, unless specified otherwise in label directions: (1) Add wettable powders to tank water, (2) Agitate, (3) Add liquids and flowables, (4) Agitate, (5) Add emulsifiable concentrates, and (6) Agitate. If a mixture is found to be incompatible following this order of addition, try reversing the order of addition, or increase the volume of water.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide should not cause any "slime" to build up in a sprayer when mixed as directed.  Keep in mind that once the product is mixed, you should use all of it or discard itwithin 24 hours.  Mixed solution should not be stored in the sprayer.  You can use a tank cleaner like the Monterey Spray Tank Cleaner to clean the sprayer after using.

Yes Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide can be used around livestock. Upon applying the product, allow it to dry before reintroducing the animals to the area, and allow at least 7 days in between applying and allowing the animals to graze in the same area.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide must be used or discarded within 24 hours of mixing. 

You could potentially use Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide in a hose-end sprayer if you needed to clear a large area of vegetation. Keep in mind that Eraser is a non-selective herbicide, so it will affect any plants that you spray with it. You should also be sure to calibrate your sprayer so that you are using the correct dilution rate for your target plants.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide should kill treated vegetation for up to a year. We do not recommend spraying it on any desired turfgrass as it is a non-selective so it will not prevent weeds from germinating. We do carry pre-emergent herbicides that will prevent listed grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds from emerging.
 

Unfortunately, when using Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide the animals can be reintroduced to the treated area, but you would need to allow at least 7 days between application and allowing animals to graze in the same area. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide is not labeled for bamboo.  That does not mean that it may not kill it, just that the manufacturer either didn't test it on it or did and it was not very effective on it.  Unfortunately bamboo is very difficult to treat and kill completely.  We do have the NuFarm Polaris Herbicide which is labeled for Japanese bamboo that might work for you.

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide can be used as a spot treatment in veggie gardens. 

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide can be applied any time target weeds are actively growing.  Per the product label, "It is best to apply on a warm sunny day when daytime temperatures are above 60° F. Weed control is accelerated by warm sunny weather."

Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide should not be applied near bodies of water as it can be toxic to the fish. We suggest applying Diquat Water Weed and Landscape Herbicide. Please refer to product label for complete mixing and application instructions.

 

Depending on what you are treating for, you would mix approx. 2-3 oz Eraser 41% per gallon of water.