Torpedo grass is an invasive grass species that is very difficult to get rid of. However, we do sell a professional version of over the top called Fusilade II Herbicide which is labeled for torpedo grass but should not be applied to lawns that have centipede grass. Solitare Herbicide will treat Torpedo grass growing in your Centipede lawn. Please make sure to follow the product label for application.
Yes, Fusilade II Herbicide will kill rye grass. The mixing ratio is 0.4 - 0.6 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Depending on what you are trying to target the Fusilade II Herbicide is safe to be used on zoysia that is established whether it is actively growing or dormant. However, anything you may be trying to eliminate from the zoysia grass will likely not be affected by the Fusilade application if all of the plants are in a dormant state due to the time of year and ground temperatures. Fusilade is a post emergent herbicide and will only control grasses that are in a fully actively growing state. When you do apply the Fusilade, be sure to use a Non Ionic Surfactant for best results.
Per the Fusilade Product Label for use on Zoysiagrass:
Over-spray Zoysia: Application should be made at a rate of 3-4 fl oz/A with Fusilade II Turf and Ornamental Herbicide, and a nonionic surfactant. Applications should be made in late spring (around June 1) and repeated about every 28-30 days. Latesummer application can be reduced to 2-3 fl oz/A as bermudagrass is preparing for dormancy. During hot summer weather the rates could be increased to 4-5 fl oz/A. Note: The 5 fl oz rate could cause temporary turf discoloration.
The studies done on Panic-Veldt using Fusillade have shown to be inconclusive, therefore it is not listed on the label. Using a glyphosate product (Roundup) applied as a foliar spray at 2 percent concentration with added surfactant was shown to be effective against Panic-Veldt. Using a product named Roundup QuickPRO will give you both treatments in one. QuickPRO has two active ingredients: 73.3% glyphosate and 2.9% diquat. The addition of diquat, along with the surfactant, gives you even faster burndown. It controls broadleaf and grass weeds, or woody brush and trees - roots and all.
Using a chemical method along with chemical treatment, will help with control unless you are able to to identify where this weeds originates. Regardless of the method used, more than one year of treatment will be necessary, due to its extensive seedbank, the persistence of which is unknown. You may also contact your local master gardener for recommendations that have worked in your area. Click here for the link.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Any time you are using a post-emergent herbicide, including ones like Fusilade, the weeds or grasses you are targeting must be in an actively growing state and soil temps need to be above 65 degrees consistently for you to see maximum results. You will also want to make sure you are using a surfactant with this product like the Southern Ag Non Ionic Surfactant.
Fusilade does list it will control Grass Pampas on the product label.
Fusilade II Turf and Ornamental herbicide is a selective post-emergent herbicide that controls a long list of perennial and annual grass weeds in turf and landscaped areas without damaging ornamentals. Since Brambles are considered a prickly shrub, Fusilade will not harm them. Fusilade II is fast and effective and it can be applied as a spot treatment or an over the top application without damaging ornamental plants. It can also be used to remove bermuda grass from tall fescue and zoysia grass when used at reduced rates. Fusilade II can stand up to rain after only 1 hour of application.
If stored in a coold dry area,Fusilade II Herbicide can last up to 3 years.
The Fusilade II label does not specifically list this type of juniper on the label as having been tested as safe to apply to. However, it does list the following types of juniper which may help you to determine if it is a similar species:
Fusilade II Herbicide can be used over these areas to control grassy weeds only. It will not effect broadleaf weeds at all. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
Fusilade II Herbicide should not be used on desirable turf as a broadcast spray. You can do a spot treatment in your lawn only. The mixing ratio is 0.75 fl. oz. per gallon of water. It is also recommended that you use a surfactact, such as the Non-Ionic Surfactant. The mixing ratio for that is 1/2 fl oz.
Yes, you can mix the Lesco Tracker in with Fusilade II Herbicide in together. Be sure to follow the label on the Lesco Tracker to determine how much of this product should be used per gallon of water.
The time in between treatments of Fusilade II Herbicide would be every 28 days when grass is actively growing.
Fusilade II Herbicide is labeled to safely be applied over Junipers. Mix at 0.5 oz Fusilade per gallon water.
Fusilade II Herbicide will not harm Dianthus, but will also not harm Zoysia. It may be best to spot treat with a non-selective herbicide, for example Roundup.
Fusilade II Herbicide is not labeled to be used around anything edible and is actually labled to control v. corn (zea mays).
You can re sod with Zoysia approx 30 days after Fusilade II Herbicide application.
With Fusilade II Herbicide, it is recommended to apply the product in the early morning hours or late evening hours when the temperatures are below 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It is fine that the temperatures will be warmer in the day because it will likely dry before the temperatures get that high.
You should not mow 7 days prior or 7 days after application of Fusilade II Herbicide per product label instructions.
Fusilade II Herbicide will harm Kentucky Bluegrass. We recommend to spot treat with Roundup.
