Crossbow Herbicide is labeled to control ground ivy and poison ivy.
Bamboo is very difficult to kill since its roots grow so deep. We have heard if you cut down the bamboo level with the ground and apply Crossbow or a similar Triclopyr based product undiluted to the fresh-cut stump it can help kill it out. Bamboo is extremely stubborn, so it can take several steps to remove it completely. You can use also look at using Round Up QuickPro at the highest listed usage rate to help eliminate bamboo. You will still be required to cut the bamboo down to a short stump and then apply the Round-Up QuickPro. It can take several applications to achieve the desired results.
Crossbow Herbicide does contain an active ingredient that has soil residual. Per the product label: "This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination."
If you are applying the product as directed to apply to fresh cut stumps, then there should not be a risk of contamination in most circumstances. However, this product is not labeled for use around aquatic areas or where there is risk of flooding.
Crossbow can be applied by all types of sprayers, from hand-held models to tractor-mounted spray rigs. While we don't talk to a lot of customers using that method of application equipment, there is nothing prohibiting the product from being used that way for their direct spot treatment needs.
Asiatic/Oriental Bittersweet is an invasive species and difficult to eradicate and control. We recommend that you speak to the manufacturer Dow AgroSciences for information on treating with Crossbow as it is not listed on the label. They can be reached at 800.992.5594. We also suggest speaking to a Master Gardener in your area by clicking the link below for more treatment advice.
http://www.ahs.org/gardening-resources/master-gardeners
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As long as Crossbow is not applied directly to the grapes or the drift did not contact the grapes that would not be the cause of the yellow and wilting leaves. It would be best to further examine the grape vines to confirm if a disease or other issue could be the cause.
Crossbow Herbicide targets vines and brush and could harm hop vines if the spray contacts them. Crossbow can be used to treat annual bedstraw as a foliar spray. Please refer to pages 2-3 of the product label for this application.
No, Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled for smilax thorny vine. We are not currently aware of any products that will work on this type of vine. You may want to contact your local Cooperative Extension for assistance controlling this particular plant in your area.
The product label for Crossbow Herbicide only lists that it can be used in non crop areas and specifically states: Do not apply directly to, or otherwise permit it to come into direct contact with cotton, grapes, tobacco, vegetable crops, citrus, flowers, fruit or ornamental trees, or other desirable broadleaf plants and do not permit spray mists containing it to drift onto them.
Based on this information, we would not recommend applying it anywhere near the fruit trees.
To get the best result with Crossbow Herbicide you would want to cut the plants back, and then spray it with the herbicide especially if the plants are already matured.
Crossbow Herbicide is not actually labeled to be used in lawns so we cannot recommend it for this use. Fertilome Brush Killer and Stump Killer has the same active ingredient at a lower percentage but is labeled for both willow and trumpet creeper aka trumpet vine and is for residential use.
Do not apply Crossbow Herbicide to, or otherwise permit it to come into direct contact with cotton, grapes, tobacco, vegetable crops, citrus, flowers, fruit or ornamental trees, or other desirable broadleaf plants and do not permit spray mists containing it to drift onto them.
Crossbow Herbicide should not harm established trees if it is not applied directly to them. Take care to apply when the wind is calm to minimize drift.
Crossbow Herbicide is only labeled to be applied in non crop lands per the product label and it can last up to 12 months in the soil and inhibit seed germination or plant growth. We would recommend checking directly with Dow to confirm if you can plant in treated soil in February. Dow can be reached at 800-992-5994.
If temperatures drop below 55 degrees after Crossbow Herbicide has been applied, this may lengthen the amount of time it takes to kill the weeds.