You will need to keep all pets and children out of the area while you treat using Hi-Yled 2,4-D Selective Weed Killer and until all plant surfaces have dried completely (1-2 hours at most), Once dry it is completely safe for pets to return to the yard and resume normal activity.
You would want to dilute Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer down to approx. .8oz per 24oz of water.
The mixing ratios for Hi-Yield 2,4-D will vary according to where you are treating and what you are treating for. According to the product label: For spot treatment in non-crop areas: Use 1 pint in 3 gallons of water or 4 oz. in 3/4 gallon in a hand sprayer. In pastures and range land: Use 3 to 4 oz. in 1 to 3 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft. On Ornamental Turf: Use 16 oz. in 1 to 8 gallons of water per 2,725 sq. ft. or 2 gallons in 15 to 50 gallons per acre. Please review the product label for complete usage instructions.
In general you want to apply Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application,
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is not labeled to treat for Crabgrass. Depending on what type of turf grass you have, we recommend to Drive for Crabgrass control.
Hi-Yield 2, 4D Selective Weed Killer is labeled for use on lawns, around ponds, drainage ditchbanks, pastures and rangelands. It should not be used on shrubs. It should not penetrate the ground and kill the shrubs. It should last for the entire season but if not, another application can be made after 30 days.
For a pre-emergence and post-emergent combination, we would recommend using Dimension 2EW. You will use .33 - .73 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer does not list on the product label that it is safe for use around edibles, only in non-crop areas. The Avenger Weed Killer Concentrate is safe for use around edible vegetation and fruit trees as it does not persist in the soil and is approved for organic gardening. Be sure to not spray any of the plants you do not want to kill as it is non-selective and will kill anything to which it is applied.
The mixing ratios for Hi Yield 2,4-D will vary according to where you are treating and what you are treating for. According to the product label: For spot treatment in non-crop areas, use 1 pint in 3 gallons of water or 4 oz. in 3/4 gallon in a hand sprayer. In pastures and range land, use 3 to 4 oz. in 1 to 3 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft. On ornamental turf, use 16 oz. in 1 to 8 gallons of water per 2,725 sq. ft. or 2 gallons in 15 to 50 gallons per acre. Please review the product label for complete usage instructions.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer can be used anytime your weeds are actively growing.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is safe to use on established Bermuda for broadleaf weeds. It can be used as either a spot or broadcast treatment as directed on the product label.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer can be applied to established lawns, ornamental turf, drainage ditchbanks, pastures, rangelands, non-crop areas, ponds, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, and other grassy areas. It is not safe to be used on sensitive grasses such as Zoysia, Centipede and St. Augustine.
If you are applying Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer in an area where animals will graze, then you would need to wait a minimum of 30 days after application before allowing animals back into the treated area. If you are applying in a non-grazing area, they would need to be kept out of the area while spraying and until the product dries completely.
You can apply a fertilizer at any time after applying Hi-Yield 2,4-D. If the fertilizer needs to be watered in, you will need to wait 24 hours to allow the 2,4-D to fully dry before applying the fertilizer.
You can apply Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer to the grass directly after it has rained, however the product may not stick to the grass as well. If you add a surfactant you may get better results. This product will still work, however it may not work as fast, or you may need to treat again. For optimum results it is best to apply it once the grass has dried.