No, Crossbow Herbicide can not be sprayed in a garden and because it can stay in the soil and harm vegetables, we would recommend to wait at least 1 year to plant vegetables in a Crossbow treated area.
No, Crossbow Herbicide should not be left mixed in any container. The product needs to be used within 24 hours of mixing or the efficacy will decrease. It is possible that it will have a reaction with the metal.
Crossbow Herbicide is applied at a 1-1.5% mix (1 1/3-2 fl oz) rate for high volume foliar applications to control woody plants (elderberry and blackberry listed on the product label).
Crossbow can be toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. We recommend during treatment to keeping at least a 10-15 foot distance away from the pond to protect any aquatic life in that pond.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide is labeled for tansy ragwort. Per the label instructions, you should spray thoroughly to wet all foliage. You will apply at the rate of 2 quarts per acre, or 1 1/3 oz per gallon of water.
It is best to apply Crossbow to actively growing Blackberry, Ivy, and dandelion, when temperatures are between 55 and 80 degrees.The exact time varies region to region. Please contact your Cooperative Extension Office for the best times to control in your region.
You will need to wait at least 3 weeks to plant anything in an area that has been treated with Crossbow Herbicide.
Battleship III is our most popular selective herbicide for treating thistle. The advanced "three-way" formulation contains Triclopyr, Fluroxypyr and MCPA in an easy-to-use liquid formulation. Battleship III controls annual and perennial broadleaf weeds including Dandelion, Chickweed, Black Medic, Knotweed, Plantain, Oxalis, Clover, Cocklebur, Thistle and many other species. Please refer to the product label, before application.
Crossbow Herbicide will stay in the soil and could harm veggies for 1 year. We would recommend to wait at least over 1 year to plant a garden in a Crossbow treated area.
The amount of Crossbow you will need to use will depend on the specific type(s) of weeds you are treating. You will need to use 1 1/3 - 5 1/3 oz. of Crossbow per gallon of water depending on the weeds you are treating. Please consult the product label to find the specific rate you will use for your needs.
For control of susceptible woody plants and to prevent or control regrowth from cut stumps, mix 4 gallons of Crossbow Herbicide in diesel oil, No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil, or kerosene to make 100 gallons of spray mixture.
Per the product label, a surfactant is not required when using Crossbow Herbicide.
Per the Crossbow product label: To prevent or control regrowth from cut stumps, mix 4 gallons of Crossbow in diesel oil, No 1 or No 2 fuel oil or kerosent to make 100 gallons of spray mixture.
This breaks down to about 5.12 oz of Crossbow per gallon. So for 1 1/2 gallons you would use approx 10.24 oz of Crossbow