Fragrant mayweed is not covered on the label of Hi Yield 2,4-D Weed Killer, but Hi Yield 2,4-D Weed Killer will kill or injure alfalfa.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is not labeled to safely be applied to Myrtle ground cover, so we cannot recommend it. Spot treating with a glyphosate product such as RoundUp QuikPro would be the best and safest option.
Hi-Yield 2,4-D Selective Weed Killer does list water shield on the product label. The label states: Boat Application: Use 1 gallon of this product in 25 gallons of water per acre. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions on page 9-10.
The mix rate for Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is 4 oz. in 3/4 gallon of water or 1 pint in 3 gallons of water. If you are planning to use the entire 50 gallon tank, you will need to use 16 2/3 pints, or 2.08 gallons of 2,4-D, in that 50 gallons of water.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer states on the product label: Do not use on dichondra or other herbaceous ground covers, it should be fine over evergreen ground covers.
The mixing ratio for Hi-Yield 2,4-D Selective Weed Killer is 1 gallon per 15 gallons of water. This will treat an acre. We would recommend spraying the entire vine when treating if you can.
Herbicides such as Hi-Yield 2,4-D that will kill most broadleaf weeds will also kill existing clover. We would recommend just spot treating the areas with undesirable plants and then reseeding with your clover as needed.
Hi-Yield 2,4-D is mainly labeled for broadleaf weeds and will not treat crabgrass. It would be best to know what kind of desirable turf grass you have in the area that needs to be treated, as many of the herbicides that are labeled for crabgrass may also damage several types of turf grass that are common in your area. Please take a look at our Crabgrass Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this weed.
Pets can usually return to the areas that are treated with Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer about 2 hours after the application. You want to make sure that the entire treated area is completely dry before allowing re-entry by any animals.
VPG (the manufacturer) advises to wait a minimum of 30 days after application of Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer before allowing animals to graze.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is a selective, post-emergent herbicide concentrate which controls dozens of broadleaf weeds and other noxious plants susceptible to its active ingredient. It will not kill grasses such as centipede. It is hard to find a product that will kill Centipede in Red Fescue. You could spot treat with Roundup. Another option, would be to contact you Cooperative Extension Office and speak with the Master Gardener.
Applying Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer could potentially harm desired turf and lawns if applied when temps reach above 80 degrees.
Per the product label for Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer, it is recommended that you wait until the next growing season to plant anything. For example, if the product was applied in the spring, items can be planted in the fall and vice versa.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is a broadleaf weed killer only and will not effect dallisgrass.
Unfortuntely, there is not much you can do after the product has been sprayed except to wait. You will want to keep a close eye on the turf where the product was used since the straight 2,4-D product could easily damage it. You may need to overseed if there are spots where the turf dies out. We would recommend waiting right now and being sure to fertilize and water the lawn so that there is not any other unecessary stress on it. Be sure to read and follow the product label when using this or any other herbicides.
Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer can be applied to and near the following areas: Lawns Ponds, Drainage Ditchbanks, Pastures, Rangelands, Golf Courses, Cemeteries and Parks. Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is labeled for morningglory and should be applied when the weeds are actively growing and healthy. It should not be applied when the weather is cooling down and growth is dormant.
All pets should remain out of the area until the surfaces are completely dry after the Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer application.
Hi Yield 2, 4-D is not safe to be used on sensitive grasses such as Zoysia, Centipede and St. Augustine. If you'd like to give us more information about the weeds you need to treat, we'd be happy to help you find an alternative product to use.