Yes, MSM Turf Herbicide is pet safe and they are able return to the treated areas once the grass is completely dry. This may take a few hours.
Yes, there is a risk of spraying weeds with MSM Turf Herbicide in, under and around trees when targeting virginia buttonweed. Be sure to stay outside the canopy/dripline of any desribles and do not broadcast spray under trees. Do not apply if there is risk of oversray or windrift onto desirable trees,bushes, shrubs, broadcast spray under tree canopies and stay outside the drip line of trees.
MSM Turf Herbicide is a water dispersible granule that will dissolve when mixed with water.
Per the product label: The required amount of MSM Turf Herbicide should be added when the spray tank is half full of water and, with agitator running, add the proper amount of product. Finish adding the required amount of water. Continuous agitation is required to keep the product in suspension.
It will be however much water it takes you to cover the acre. Since everyone walks at a different pace and the amount of water can vary by this and the equipment used. We have a great video here that details sprayer calibration, specifically.
MSM Turf Herbicide is not labeled to control signalgrass. Celsius WG Herbicide is labeled to control broadleaf signalgrass.
The MSM Turf Herbicide should not be mixed with Drive XLR8 or most other herbicides. Per the MSM Turf Herbicide Product Label: "Allow one week between the application of MSM Turf Herbicide and other pesticide products." Drive also requires the use of an MSO surfactant, whereas the MSM needs either a non ionic surfactant, or no surfactant at all to reduce any chance of burning or discoloration at the time of use.
In regards to use rates, per the Product Label: "St. Augustinegrass, Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass (Meyers and Emerald): Apply 0.25 to 1.0 oz of MSM Turf Herbicide per acre for weed control. Some chlorosis or stunting of the turfgrass may occur following application." This means you would mix somewhere between 0.25 oz and 1 oz at the highest rate per 25 gallons of water, if that 25 gallons covers 1 acre. If the turfgrass is stressed you would want to start with lower use rates to avoid excessive discoloration on the lawn.
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
MSM Turf Herbicide is labeled for wood sorrel and is safe to use on St. Augustine grass. It is not labeled to control nutsedge so we would recommend using a product such as Sedgehammer to treat for nutsedge. For bermudagrass in St. Augustine, there is not a selective herbicide that would kill the bermudagrass without also injuring the St. Augustine. It is recommended to spot treat areas of bermudagrass with a glyphosate herbicide such as Roundup and then reseeding/resodding any bare spots after 2 weeks.
Do not make applications in Spring if your turfgrass is transitioning in or out of dormacy. Allow for complete green up and apply in Summer, Fall and Winter only.
View our St. Augustine Lawn Maintenance Guide for more information.
You should not mow 2-3 days before or after the application of MSM Turf Herbicide as mowing stresses the turf which can affect the uptake/absorption of the herbicide.
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.
We do not recommend mixing MSM Turf Herbicide and Fahrenheit Herbicide together since the Fahrenheit already contains 2 active ingredients, one of which is MSM. There is a list of recommended tank mix partners for MSM Turf Herbicide on the full product label here.
How much MSM Turf Herbicide you use will depend on the size of the area you are covering as well as the type of turfgrass you are treating. So if you are treating 1 acre of Bermudagrass and applying 1 oz of MSM per Acre, then you first need to determine how much water you will use to treat that 1 acre. If your 14 gallons of solution will only cover 1/4 acre, then you would use 0.25 oz of MSM Herbicide per tank. If your 14 gallons will cover 1/2 acre, then you would use 0.5 oz of MSM Herbicide per tank.
Please refer to the product label for full application rates. We also have a video here to help you with calibrating your sprayer.
MSM Turf Herbicide has different rates to treat perennial ryegrass in golf courses so refer to the product label for rates on ryegrass (greens) and ryegrass (fairways).
If you are treating for perennial ryegrass in bermuda, the rate would be between 0.5 to 1 oz in 20 to 80 gallons of water per acre. This comes out to about 0.0227 oz per 1000 sq/ft in 1-2 gallons of water.
MSM Turf Herbicide treated areas are safe to return to once they are completely dry. Pets should not be present during application or while wet. Drying time can vary.
Please view the product label for more information.
Yes, MSM Turf Herbicide would a good option for eliminating the rest of your overseeded rye and any winter weeds that may be emerging in order to allow the bermudgrass in your yard to thrive. If the bermuda is dormant you can go ahead and treat now. You would use between 0.5 to 1 oz per acre for rye control in bermuda. This comes out to about 0.0227 oz per 1000 sq/ft in 1-2 gallons of water.
Yes, 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.
MSM Turf Herbicide is labeled to kill wild onions. With MSM turf herbicide you will need to know how much water it takes to cover 1000 sq ft of lawn as herbicides are applied at rates per 1000 sq ft, not per gallon of water. Water is only acting as the carrier so you want to ensure enough water volume is used.
To determine how much water you need, we recommend doing a “mock” application with plain water. Mark off an area of 1,000 sq ft (50ft x 20ft), fill your sprayer with plain water and apply just as you will for the application. This will tell you how much water you need per 1000 sq ft. For wild onion, the rate is 0.33 oz to 0.5 oz per acre. This breaks down to be 0.02 to 0.06 grams per 1,000 sq ft.
For example, if treating 4,000 sq ft using a 4 gallon sprayer. You would use 0.8 to 0.24 oz per 4 gallons of water covering roughly 4,000 sq feet.
Per the manufacturer, their recommended rate to use MSM Turf Herbicide for spot applications is of 0.1 oz per 4 gallons of water, which can be easily measured with their measuring device provided.
Please view the product label for any addtional information.
Yes, Quali-Pro MSM Turf Herbicide is labeled Virginia Buttonweed at the rate of 0.5 to 1 oz per acre depending on the type of turfgrass you have. MSM Turf is labeled safe for Fine Fescue varities at the rate of ¼ to ½ oz per acre therefore for targeting Virginia Buttonweed, you will apply at the 0.5 oz per acre rate with a second application 4 to 6 weeks later if needed.
For Tall Fescue, the product label states that this product may temporarily stunt tall fescue, cause it to turn yellow, or cause seedhead suppression. View the Fescue Precautions Section on page 34 of the product label for more information.
MSM Turf Herbicide can be tank mixed with other products such as Image Kills Nutsedge Concentrate provided there are no tank mixing restrictions on either product label and a Compatibility Test is done prior to mixing in a full tank sprayer. Follow the more restrictive instructions and the proper dilution rates for each product and if you have not used these products on the turf together before, then you may want to test a small area before making broadcast applications to test turf tolerance.
