According to the label, Crossbow Herbicide should not be used in areas where the water table is shallow and the soil is permeable because it will contaminate the water. We generally recommend that you use any herbicides at least 10-15 feet away from the well.
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
Crossbow 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.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide is concentrated. Most all of the professional products that we sell are concentrated. Please read the product label for dilution and application measurements and instructions.
We recommend to mow at least 2 days prior to Crossbow Herbicide and 2 after application.
You can actually apply a liquid based Nitrogen fertilizer in a tank mix at the same time with Crossbow. If using one with NPK then you can apply before or after application but allow 2 hours for Crossbow application to dry before watering in if needed.
can take to two weeks to burn down. Please allow for more time.
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.
Per the product label, a surfactant is not required when using Crossbow Herbicide.
Crossbow Herbicide lists on the product label that it is toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertabrates. Drift and runoff may be hazardous so treatment should be kept at least 15 feet away from the shoreline to prevent getting into the water. A better option would be something actually labeled for use around aquatic sites such as Diquat or Rodeo.
Typically any wildlife living in that area is going to move out while you are doing any clearing, walking, towing, or spraying of a product in that area. Products like Crossbow are designed to be safe for people and pets once dry and the safety likely is the same for wildlife. This time of year with hot temperatures surfaces should dry within about 30 min to an hour after spraying depending on how heavily you put it on the target plants. If you can find anything to do in that area for about 30 min after you spray to help keep the wildlife from moving back in for a bit they should be safe to return to their normal habitats and routine.
Crossbow Herbicide is labeled to make a maximum of 2 applications per year on annual & perennial weeds, and once per year for woody plants. However, if the Sumac is that thick, we would certainly wait until it is cut back completely and then apply the product to get the best results possible.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide will eliminate star thistle. The mixing rate is 2 fl oz per gallon of water.
Crossbow is not supposed to harm established grasses, according to the manufacturer. This being said, we always recommend treating a small area first to test the results especially with a sensitve grass species like centipede. As long as your grass is not stressed by drought and it is healthy the grass should not be harmed.
When applying Crossbow Herbicide, the applicator needs to wear shirt, shoes, socks, pants, and chemical resistant gloves. If applying in a non-ventilated area, applicator will need to wear a respirator mask.
