It’s best to apply Nufarm Escalade 2 24 hours before you are expecting any rain.
Nufarm Escalade 2 will not move through the soil from where it is applied. The label does state to avoid contact with exposed feeder roots of ornamentals and trees. It would be recommended to keep applications outside of the dripline of these.
Per the product label, it is recommended to wait 2-3 weeks following the last application of Nufarm Escalade 2 Herbicide to reseed or plant new seed.
Since Nufarm Escalade 2 is a broadleaf herbicide, over spray can harm desired ornamentals.
The rate of Nufarm Escalade 2 Herbicide is 0.75 to 1.1 fl oz in 0.5 to 5.5 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft to control weeds growin in turf planted to Bluegrass, Fescue, Ryegrass, Bentgrass (excluding golf course greens and Bentgrass tees), Bahia, Bermudagrass and Zoysia.
View the Ornamental Lawns and Turf Section on page 5-6 of the product label for more information.
Please refer to the MSDS for Nufarm Escalade 2 for complete information regarding the half life of the active ingredients.
Per the product label for Nufarm Escalade 2 on ornamental turf: Apply 0.75 to 1.1 fl oz in 0.5 to 5.5 gallons of water per 1000 sqft. This applies for spot treating and broadcasting. Typically 1 gallon covers approx 1000 sqft.
Nufarm Escalade 2 is not labeled to target violets. Please provide your turfgrass species for an alternate recommendation.
Yes, Nufarm Escalade 2 Herbicide is labeled for wild strawberries. You can add a wetting agent or surfactant to the tank mix to increase effectiveness on weeds however this may reduce selectivity to turfgrass resulting in injury. Please view the full product label for more information.