Crossbow Herbicide is a post-emergent, and can be applied anytime the weeds or woody plants are actively growing.
Crossbow Herbicide should not be applied before a rain, but is rainfast in 6 hours. We recommend applying when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application for best results.
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide is mixed with water for most applications. It can be mixed with diesel for some applications. Be sure to check the label with regards to what you are treating for.
Tree of Heaven is an invasive species that can require chemical and cultural methods to control completely. You will probably need to cut a treat the stumps directly with a product like Crossbow Specialty Herbicide for best results. This article from the PennState Extension service has more information about this difficult tree.
Unfortunately, we are not aware of a natural or organic herbicide that would be comparable to Crossbow Herbicide. We do sell Avenger Weed Killer Concentrate, an organic herbicide that is non-selective.
We recommend that you ventilate the area and use a non-combustible absorbent, such as sand or Zorball. Scoop or shovel into suitable chemical waste containers for proper disposal. Do not use water for cleanup.
Crossbow Herbicide is the most popular choice for trumpet vine or trumpet creeper suppression. It is very difficult to completely control this plant with a single herbicide application. Per the product label, use a 1.5% mixture as a conventional basal or dormant stem application.
Crossbow can be used to kill cut buckthorn stumps. Apply immediately after cutting the stump to prevent resprouting.
Crossbow Herbicide could affect desirable woody and viney plants that are sprayed with it. You should avoid spraying desirable vines and trees. We suggest spot treating the target plants and spraying when conditions are calm.
For most herbicide applications including Crossbow Hebicide, you want to have no mowing for 2 full days prior to treatment and no mowing for 2 full days after treatment. This will allow the plants to readily absorb the chemical and not be stressed from mowing or reduce the plant surface that the product would be asborbed through.
Crossbow can be toxic to fish and may be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. We recommend to keep at least a 10-15 foot distance away from the waterways during treatment to protect any aquatic life in that waterway.
The product label for Crossbow Herbicide does not address girdling specifically, so we would not be able to give you specific advice on this application. Per the treatment instructions for Conventional Basal Bark and Stump Applications: "...Mix 4 gallons of this product in diesel oil, No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil, or kerosene to make 100 gallons of spray mixture. Spray the basal parts of brush or trees to a height of 15 to 20 inches from the ground...For better regrowth control, cut the larger trees and treat the stumps."
Yes, Crossbow Herbicide should be effective for wild daisies (oxeye daisy) in established grass fields. You can read more about this noxious plant in this report from UC Davis.
Crossbow Herbicide is not to be used on bentgrass or newly seeded grass.
If you are wanting a bareground herbicide to kill whatever it is applied to, we would recommed using Pramitol 25E. If you are wanting to treat grassy weeds in ornamental beds and landscaped areas, Grass Out Max is a selective herbicide that can be sprayed without harming desired plants.
Please read all product labels for application rates and instructions.
Crossbow Herbicide can be mixed with fuel oil or kerosene when doing a dormant stem or basal trunk treatment.
Per the Crossbow Herbicide label when treating for poison oak, it should be applied at a 1-1.5% mix (1 1/3-2 fl oz) rate for high volume foliar applications.
The manufacturer of Crossbow Herbicide does state that this product is rainfast in as early as 2 hours after application. It is common for most herbicides to be rainfast in 4-6 hours after application, which is likely why you saw that information given. We apologize for any confusion.
Crossbow Herbicide should kill Glory Bower as it is a woody plant. We cannot gurantee it however because it has not been tested for it. It may be best to spot treat the Shoots with Round up.