MSM Turf Herbicide treated areas are safe to return to once they are completely dry. This may take a few hours.
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to measure Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide to make a 1 gallon solution. 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.
MSM Turf Herbicide is safe for dogs and horses if used correctly. According to the MSM Turf Herbicide product label there are no grazing or haying restrictions.
MSM Turf Herbicide is made to dissolve after mixing and agitating the solution. Per the product label: “Do not store above 100?F for extended periods of time. Storage below 20?F can result in formation of crystals. If product crystallizes, store at 50?F to 70?F and agitate to redissolve crystals.” The product label also mentions, “Spray preparations of this product may degrade in acid solutions if not used in 24 hours; it is stable in alkaline solutions. Thoroughly re-agitate before using.”
With MSM turf herbicide you will need to know your spray rate, or how much water you are applying to each 1,000 sq.ft. or lawn Mark off an area of 1,000 sq.ft. and spray water over this area to determine your spray rate. Once you know your spray rate, you will apply 0.02 to 0.06 grams per 1,000 sq.ft. So the rate for your 4-gallon sprayer is 0.8 to 0.24 oz per 4 gallons of water covering roughly 4,000 sq feet.
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to measure Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide to make a 1 gallon solution. 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.
Per the MSM Turf Herbicide product label on Fescue: This product may temporarily stunt tall fescue, cause it to turn yellow, or cause seedhead suppression.
To minimize these symptoms, take the following precautions:
• Do not use more than 4/10 ounce of MSM Turf Herbicide per acre • Use a tank mix with 2,4-D
• Use the lowest specified rate for the target weeds
• Use a non-ionic surfactant at 1/2 to 1 pint per 100 gallons of spray solution
• Make application later in the spring after the new growth is 5 to 6 inches tall, or in the fall
• Do not use a surfactant if liquid nitrogen is used as a carrier
• Do not use a spray adjuvant unless it is a non-ionic surfactant
MSM Turf Herbicide is best applied when target weeds are actively growing and healthy, usually best between temperatures above 55 and below 85. Per the product label: Do not apply MSM Turf Herbicide to turf under stress from drought, insects, disease, cold temperatures, high temperatures of above 85°F on cool season grasses, or poor fertility as injury may result
Yes, MSM Turf Herbicide is labeled to treat aster and is safe for St. Augustine turf.
You can mix MSM Turf Herbicide with a non-selective herbicide such as RoundUp if you are not planning to replant the area right away. Otherwise, we suggest using only the Roundup so that you do not have to worry about residuals interfering with your replanting. There is a danger if using MSM around oak trees, so you want to be sure that you do not use MSM under any oak tree canopies: be sure to stay outside the drip line of these trees and do not spray if there is wind or other risk of drift to oak trees. You can use MSM Turf Herbicide at a rate of 0.25 – 0.75 oz per Acre to control bahiagrass. Keep in mind that MSM can have a long soil residual, so you should not apply this near desirable ornamental plants or where you intend to plant new trees or shrubs within 1 year and new bedding plants within 2 years. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Yes, MSM Turf Herbicide is labeled for use on centipede grass.
For some weeds repeat treatments may be done 4 to 6 weeks after the first application of MSM Turf Herbicide per the product label.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled to be used on Paspalam turf. Certainty is an option depending on your target weeds.
MSM Turf Herbicide has no grazing restrictions listed on the label.
Per the product label: To maintain flexibility in crop rotation plans, do not treat your entire pasture, rangeland or CRP acreage with this product at the same time.We would recommend they be out of the area during treatment until dry, typically 4-6 hours just to be safe.
You can mow 2 days after applying MSM Turf Herbicide or 2 days before.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled for Virgina Creeper. You may use a product like Bonide Poison Ivy and Brush Killer BK-32 Concentrate to control Virginia Creeper. Please make sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
MSM Turf Herbicide is mixed at a rate of 1 oz. to 100 gallons of water covering an acre. The rate for your 3 gallon sprayer is 0.03 oz per 3 gallons of water covering roughly 3,000 square feet.
If you are trying to kill bahiagrass, then we recommend you treat it when the grass is in transition or actively growing for best results using MSM Turf Herbicide. If it is competely dormant, then it will not be able to absorb the herbicide.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled to kill flowering plants but should not be applied inside the dripline of desirable plants or on areas where their roots may extend or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.
The 8 oz bottle of MSM Turf Herbicide will mix with roughly 800 gallons of water total. This breaks down to approx 0.005 to 0.01 oz per 1 gallon of water.
