No, Crossbow Herbicide is used to control woody plants and would likely kill your rose bushes. Please let us know what weeds you are targeting so that we can look for an alternate product for your needs.
Crossbow can be toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. We recommend to keep at least a 10-15 foot distance (or more) away from the pond/body of water during treatment to protect any aquatic life.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide can harm desirable flowers and some grass depending on the type.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide works best applied to the foliage of target plants.
Applying herbicides such as Helena Crossbow Herbicide in higher temps can cause burning/injury to your turf and would not be as effective since the weeds are heat stressed and would not absorb well.
Unfortunately, chameleon or Saururaceae, h. cordata, is an invasive species that is very aggressive and difficult to control. Because this plant spreads from underground rhizomes, you will not be able to control it by pulling or mowing. I have not been able to find any products that specifically list this plant on the label, and there is very little information from US sources on management of this plant. We would recommend trying RoundUp QuikPro, a non-selective herbicide with two active ingredients, or Southern Ag Brush Killer. These are excellent active ingredients that will damage most plants. You would want to give either product 10-14 days to see results. Be sure to give the plants enough time to die completely before tilling or disturbing the soil where they were growing.
You do not want to reseed any sooner than 3 weeks after application of Helena Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow should not harm established trees but may damage younger trees if applied directly to them. To avoid injury, do not apply directly on or within the drip line of smaller trees and avoid the foliage and any exposed roots of mature trees. It is best to carefully spot treat the target plants to avoid injury to your desirable trees.
Crossbow Herbicide can be used now, if necessary, as long as temperatures are above 45 degrees. Crossbow Herbicide will be effective in 45 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
If Crossbow Herbicide or any product gets into your eyes you will want to contact the Chemical Emergency hotline in regards to what actions you need to take. You can reach Chemtrec at 1-800-262-8200 or you can also call the manufacturer directly at 901-761-0050.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled to kill Creeping Charlie. Depending on what type of grass you have, you could use Tenacity.
It is recommended that you apply Crossbow Herbicide when the blackberries are actively growing. This is most likely to occur for a period after full leaf in the spring to early summer when moisture and temperature are favorable.
Do not allow lactating dairy animals to graze treated areas until the next growing season following application of Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled for use on home lawns and contains an active, Triclopyr, that can injure bermuda.
Crossbow Herbicide is pet safe if used as directed. There are no known issues with this product causing respiratory issues with animals. Please contact the manufacturer directly if you have any concerns. You can reach Helena Chemical by calling 901-761-0050.
Crossbow Herbicide is not labeled for use in residential lawns.
We recommend that you apply Crossbow Herbicide and then Thuricide separately for the most effective results. If you wish to tank mix, please perform a jar test first for compatability results.
Pigweed can be difficult to treat around edible crops. Products that contain glyphosate such as RoundUp can be used to spot treat actively growing weeds. For more products that can be applied as an over spray or those resistant pigweed varieties, we recommend contacting your local Master Gardener for additional recommendations. Please let us know if they suggest a product that you cannot locate on our website and we will make an effort to locate the product for you.
