Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide should not be use on or near desirable plants nor fruit trees including contact with exposed root systems within the drip line of desirable trees and shrubs.
Keep spray applications atleast 15 ft away from any fruit trees or edibles and avoid any contact spray to roots within the root zone.
Please view the product label for more information.
Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide product label provides an annual maximum application rate of 1.5 fl. oz. per 1000 sq. ft. in 0.5 - 6 gal. of water per application, unless otherwise specified per grass type, with the maximum number of spot treatments being limited to 2 per year with a minimum of 30 days between applications.
Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide is not labeled to treat Star of Bethlehem however so we are not able to advise on a retreatment for that specific weed. Gordons Trimec IS however labeled for wild garlic which is similar so could be why you are seeing some wilting in the weed.
Gordons Trimec has a maximum # of applications of 2 apps per year for broadcast applications and 2 apps per year for spot applications with 30 days between treatments. Retreating afte 2 weeks would not be recommended.
A herbicide specifically labeled for Star of Bethlehem would be Speedzone EW Broadleaf Herbicide and is recommended to apply at the higher rate of 1.8 fl oz per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft.
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Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide should not be used in pastures containing grazing animals. Grazing animals should be kept out of pastures treated with Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide for at least 1 year.
View our Range and Pasture products for alternative recommendations.
We would not recommend tank mixing Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide with Sedgehammer due to Sedgehammer requiring the additon of surfactant where a surfactant is NOT recommended with Trimec Classic.
This will need to be two separate applications.
Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide is not labeled for use in pastures and should not be applied to grazing areas. If already treated, you will need to contact the manufacturer about a time frame to return animals to the pasture.
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Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide is not labeled for stump treatment applications and would not be an effective treatment for killing roots/stumps.
We would recommend a product like Ferti-lome Brush Killer and Stump Killer that is labeled for stump applicaitons when applied as an undiluted solution using a paintbrush to cover the entire surface of the freshly cut stump.
Please refer to the product label for application instructions, and use it as directed.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide is a post-emergent only. It works better if mixed with a surfactant. It helps to promote sticking to the leaves.
For small areas or spot treating of poa annua you can use Image Kills Nutsedge Concentrate. For large areas, you use Certainty Herbicide - 1.25 oz. Both products are safe for established Bermuda.
Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide will become rainfast in 4-6 hours after application but it would be recommended to apply when no rain is forecasted within 24 hours.