It could take 1-3 weeks to notice results from an application of MSM Turf if used as directed. Specific timing of complete plant death can vary.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled to kill bamboo. In general, bamboo is extremely difficult to control. You can use Round Up QuickPro at the highest listed usage rate to help eliminate bamboo. You will be required to cut the bamboo down to a short stump as level with the ground as you can, and then immediately apply the Round Up QuickPro. It can take several applications to achieve the desired results since bamboo roots go several feet down in the ground and can grow so quickly.
MSM Turf Herbicide is intended for use on commercial and residential turf grasses, and is not labeled for applications on or near any vegetation intended for edible purposes. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions, and use only as directed.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled to target any berries and is most geared towards controlling broadleaf and grassy weeds, however if the MSM were to get too close to the plants or its root systems it could definitely harm them. If you need something to kill berry bushes we would recommend spraying them directly with a product like Crossbow.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled for use on carpetgrass. You could potentially use Blindside WDG as it is known to be sensitive to bahiagrass. Please see the label for complete application instructions.
Per the product label, you should wait 2 months (8 weeks) to overseed after applying MSM Turf Herbicide
MSM Turf Herbicide is labeled to control black locust, but not honey locust. RoundUp is a non selective herbicide that can kill anything sprayed.
MSM Turf Herbicide can be applied at 0.25 - 0.33 oz per Acre to treat spurweed. This would be safe on St. Augustine or Bermudagrass. You can view the full product label here.
If the lawn is very heavily infested, then you may consider clearing areas with a non-selective herbicide instead and putting in new seed or sod since it will be difficult to revive areas that have very weak turf.
We recommend to apply Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide at least 15 ft. away from any edibles and avoid any areas where there might be run off to the garden area.
MSM Turf Herbicide should be mixed with a nonionic surfactant. Otherwise, if you plan to tank-mix with another herbicide, then be sure you do a small jar test for compatibility first. I would also spot treat a small area of grass for tolerance since the turf will be more stressed in summer.
According to the product label of Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide, there are NO restrictions regarding cutting hay after the applicaiton. The product label states: "GRAZING AND HAYING RESTRICTIONS: NONE. However, coveralls and shoes plus socks must be worn if cutting within 4 hours of treatment." Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
MSM Turf Herbicide is safe to use on Kentucky Bluegrass and will not effect it.
According to the product label of Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide, the mix rate is 0.33 to 0.5 oz of product per acre for wild onions. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions for your specific turfgrass.
Any mixed solution of MSM Turf Herbicide should be used or discarded within 24 hours. Per the manufacturer, their recommended rate to use for spot applications is of 0.1 oz per 4 gallons of water, which can be easily measured with their measuring device provided.
Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled for burr weeds of any kind. You may want to look at a product like Trimec Classic, which lists several burr weeds on the product label.
Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide is applied at 0.25-1.0 oz per acre depending on your turfgrass and the weeds you are targeting specifically. Please view the rates for Weeds Controlled and additional information depending on the turfgrass starting on page 8 of the product label. Use spray volumes of 20 to 80 galons of water per acre and pressures of 25 to 35 psi,
MSM Turf Herbicide does list spurweed as a target weed on the product label, which is sometimes referred to as burweed. Please be advised that proper weed identification is important, so you may want to check with your local extension office if you are in doubt.
No, MSM Turf Herbicide should only be applied to listed turf areas, and not in flower beds. You can refer to the product label for listed turf areas and for complete application instructions. For control of broadleaf weeds around flowers, you usually will need to hand pull or spot treat carefully using a non-selective herbicide.
We would advise that you wait to apply MSM Turf Herbicide until the grass has came out of dormancy.
You can apply MSM during dormancy or after complete green-up of the Bermuda lawn in the spring. You don’t want to apply any weed controls to the lawn during spring green-up since this is when the grass is in its most fragile state.