Fusilade II can be used to get rid of Bermuda grass in tall fescue. You will also need to add a nonionic surfactant for best results. Please be advised that Bermuda grass is extremely difficult to control and you will likely need to make several applications.
Fusilade II Herbicide can be applied to established Asiatic and Star Jasmine per the product label.
Fusilade II Herbicide is labeled for 2 types of bamboo. It can be used for Heavenly Bamboo and/or Phyllostachys, Golden bamboo. This product is a systemic herbicide which will move into the rhizomes. RoundUp QuikPro is typically the recommendation for controlling bamboo. You will be required to cut the bamboo down to a short stump. Then, you will apply the Round Up QuickPro. It can take several applications to achieve the desired results.
Fusilade II Herbicide is a grassy weed control herbicide, so it is not safe for use around most types of grasses. Since Kurapia is not listed as tolerant on the product label, we would not recommend using the Fusilade II Herbicide on this groundcover. If you are going to test it for tolerance, we would recommend testing a small area first. You may also want to check with your local Cooperative Extension office for assistance with what herbicides it may be able to tolerate. Since this is a newer type of groundcover, it probably will take some time before it is listed on herbicide labels.
Per the manufacturer, Fusilade II has not been tested on Kangaroo Paw, so we cannot guarantee that it would not harm the plant. If you would like to try this product, you may test it on a small area to see if it causes damage. If it does not cause damage within 14 days of the application, you may treat a larger area.
Fusilade II Herbicide is only labeled to be used on Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue, and zoysia as directed, but it is not labeled for control of dallisgrass. We recommend hand pulling or digging the dallisgrass after rainfall or spot treating it with a non-selective herbicide such as Killzall Herbicide. You can then use a pre-emergent containing Dithiopyr in late winter and spring to prevent new dallisgrass. Dimension 2EW is a great choice for pre-emergent for dallisgrass.
Fusilade II Herbicide is not labelled to control broadleaf weeds or sedges (nutgrass), as it is only labeled to kill grassy weeds. The best way to kill actively growing chickweed is by pulling as much of it out of the ground as possible by hand or treating the weeds directly around the monkey grass with a non selective glyphosate product such as Roundup.
To prevent or suppress weeds from germinating, using a pre-emergent is helpful! Hi-Yield Turf & Ornamental Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension is labeled to "suppress" chickweed and safe for monkey grass (liriope)
Fusilade II can only be used to remove bermuda grass from Tall Fescue and Zoysia Grass when used at reduced rates.
Fusilade II Herbicide is labeled for the suppression and/or control of Common Bermudagrass and Hybrid Bermudagrass. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Fusilade II Herbicide is safe to apply to a variety of flowers, to be sure your established flowers will tolerate an application of this product, you can find a list of these on pages 9 - 29 of the product label. If you're planning to plant more flowers or seed, you can do so 30 days after an application of Fusilade II Herbicide.
Bermudagrass is extremely difficult to eliminate and will require several applications and most likely a few seasons. When using Fusilade II Herbicide to remove bermudagrass from Tall Fescue, a Fall application and Spring application is recommended. Fall applications should done in Sept/Oct when bermudagrass is preparing for doramancy and then again in early Spring (April/May) when the bermuda is transitioning out of dormancy. The rate for eliminating bermudagrass from Tall Fescue is 5-6 fl oz per acre in no less than 30 gallons of water/acre. This breaks down to to be 0.11 to 0.13 fl oz per ½ gallon of water per 1000 sq ft
Any discoloration, slow down in growth or discoloration of Tall Fescue should recover within 2 weeks after the application. Please view page 12 of the product label for more information.
Fusilade II Herbicide is labeled to control green, yellow and giant foxtail weeds and does list over the top applications safe for red and green fountain grass with the use of a non ionic surfactant. Since the product label does not mention lomandras (mat rushes) as either controlled or safe/tolerant for over the top applications, we cannot advise if this would be safe for those applicaitons.
We would recommend testing in a small area to confirm if any issue before broadcasting completely over any desirable fountain grasses or contacting the manufacturer Syngenta directly at 866-796-4368 for confrimation.
Fusilade II Herbicide is labeled to suppress/control common bermudgrass in zoysiagrass. It should NOT be applied in July or August. Apply 0.07-0.14 oz/1000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant. Application should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. Please refer to product label for full application instructions.
Bermuda can be suppressed, but it is very difficult to kill completely. It will take multiple treatments to finally kill it. Fusilade II is applied at 0.07-0.14 oz/1,000 sq. ft. (3-6 oz./A) along with 0.25% v/v (1/2 pt./25 gals.) of a nonionic surfactant and should be made every 28 days when the grass weeds are actively growing. The higher rates may result in temporary discoloration of the desirable turf with recovery in 10-14 days. Do not apply to desirable turf which is under stress. For best results, make applications in spring and fall and avoid treatments during July and August. Complete control of undesirable grass may take 1-2 growing seasons. We also recommend calling your local county extension office as they usually know the optimum times for spraying lawns in your area.
Fusilade II Herbicide can be used around established trees if used as directed on the product label
Fusilade II is labeled for use around groundcover to control grassy weeds only. When used as directed it should not harm them. Please read the Fusilade II product label for complete usage instructions.