Pastora Herbicide is not labeled for use on residential lawns and is not labeled for bluestem grass. We do apologize but unfortunately we are unable to find a product labeled for this invasive grass. Roundup spot treatments and reseed in the area would be the best recommendation and one that we are able to find as well when researching this. You may also contact your Master Gardener at your Extension Office. This Master Gardener will be able to give you recommendations on what works best in your region that others may have had success with.
Since Pastora Herbicide is a pre- and post-emergent, it would be best to wait at least 1 year to plant in the area, though the label states it can remain in the soil for up to 34 months. A non-selective product containing glyphosate can be applied to growing weeds/grasses a couple of weeks prior to planting in the area.
Pastora Herbicide is not labeled for use on lawns, walks, driveways, tennis courts, golf courses, athletic fields, or other high-maintenance, fine turfgrass areas, or similar areas. This product is for use on established Bermudagrass Pastures and Hay Meadows Bermudagrass Turf (Unimproved Only). Not for Use on Lawns.
The application rate for Pastora Herbicide is 1-2.5 oz. per acre depending on what weed(s) you are treating. You can find use rates for specific weeds starting on page 11 of the product label.
Pastora Herbicide can only be used on unimproved bermudagrass, which means the area serves as a functional purpose - slopes of roadsides, right of ways, grass cover to prevent erosion.
Pastora Herbicide is primarily labeled for post emergent control of sandbur and best applied when the sandbur is newly germinated to 1.5” tall per the product label. For overwintering sandbur or newly germinated sandbur that is greater than 1.5” tall, applications of PASTORA® HERBICIDE may only suppress growth resulting in a reduction in sandbur seedheads.
Per page 13 of the Product Label for Sandbur: Make applications when bermudagrass is less than 4” tall following green-up in the spring or after cutting for hay. Tall, dense stands of bermudagrass can intercept spray and reduce sandbur control. In some areas, sandbur may overwinter and start the new season with an established root system.
For overwintering Sandbur that is greater than 1.5”, it is best to tank mix Pastora Herbicide with a glyphosate non selective at the rate of 0.156 to 0.257 pounds glyphosate per acre. A follow-up application of PASTORA® HERBICIDE may be necessary to control subsequent germination (flushes) of sandbur following the first application or when the first application was made to larger sandbur or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
Sandbur Management must be part of an overall pasture management plan which includes good fertility, adequate moisture (rainfall, irrigation), insect and rodent control, and other agronomic practices which maximize bermudagrass growth. In contrast, sandbur control in areas with thin stands of bermudagrass may not be satisfactory.
Since Pastora Herbicide is a pre and post emergent, it would be best to wait at least 1 year to plant in the area, though the label states it can remain in the soil for up to 34 months.
Pastora Herbicide is applied at 1 - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre along with a non ionic surfactant depending on the weeds being treated.
Please refer to the product label for specific rates and more information.
We would need to know a little more information in order to assist you accurately in this question. If you are trying to kill all living vegetation on a plot of land, and then quickly replant flowers or similar plants for attracting pollinating insects, RoundUp would typically be the product suggested. Its a non selective herbicide (meaning it will kill most vegetation it is sprayed on) and breaks down in the soil within about 1-2 weeks for quick replant timing. If you are not wanting to eliminate all vegetation while leaving some grasses/desirable vegetation, and plan to plant over/within an existing desirable plant type, we would have to know specifically what the desirable plants were and what the non desirable target weeds would be that you want to eliminate. The Pastora Herbicide can only be applied to bermuda pastures and meadows safely so if this is not the grass type you have, Pastora would not be the best option for you.
Pastora Herbicide should not be applied within 10-15 feet of a cistern or water well. Please view the product label for more information.
There are no instructions on whether the Pastora can be injected in the stem to go farther to the root, therefore we cannot advice this type of application.Pastora Herbicide works best if 1-2 inches of rain or irrigatin are applied after application. This will help move the product to the root zone.
Pastora Herbicide is applied at a rate of 1 - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre, and the specific rates vary depending on your treatment goals. You should refer to the product label for use rates specific to your target weeds, and for complete application instructions.
Pastora Herbicide is labeled for established Bermuda pastures if used as directed. In regards to sandbur control, the label states the following: "Apply when sandbur is newly germinated to 1.5” tall. Make applications when bermudagrass is less than 4” tall following green-up in the spring or after cutting for hay. Tall, dense stands of bermudagrass can intercept spray and reduce sandbur control. In some areas, sandbur may overwinter and start the new season with an established root system. For overwintering sandbur or newly germinated sandbur that is greater than 1.5” tall, applications of Pastora® Herbicide may only suppress growth resulting in a reduction in sandbur seedheads. For best results in these situations, apply Pastora® Herbicide in a tank mix with 2.5 to 4.1 ounces active ingredient glyphosate per acre (such as 4 to 6 fluid ounces of a 5.5 pound/gallon product or 5 to 8 fluid ounces of a 4 pound/gallon product). A follow-up application of Pastora® Herbicide may be necessary to control subsequent germination (flushes) of sandbur following the first application or when the first application was made to larger sandbur or under unfavorable environmental conditions. Sandbur Management should be part of an overall pasture management plan which includes good fertility, adequate moisture (rainfall, irrigation), insect and rodent control, and other agronomic practices which maximize bermudagrass growth. In contrast, sandbur control in areas with thin stands of bermudagrass may not be satisfactory.
The rate is 1 to 1.5 fl oz of Pastora Herbicide per 100 gallons of water per acre for broadcast applications. For spot treatments, you are using 2.5 fl oz in no less than 25 gallons of water per acre. per 100 gallons of water per acre. For best results, a Non Ionic Surfactant is recommended per the product label at 32 fl oz per 100 gallons of water.
If doing broadcast treatments over the entire acre, you would divide the rate of Pastora Herbicide by 4. This is how many fl oz of Pastora Herbicdie you will add to each fill of the 25 gallon tank sprayer along with 8 fl oz of Non Ionic Surfactant per tank fill. Make 4 passes of the 25 gallons of mixed solution to evenly and thoroughly cover the entire acre. A
Pastora Herbicide is used at the rate of 1 - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre.
According to the manufacturer's product label, "Apply Pastora Herbicide to bermudagrass pastures and hay meadows that have been established for at least one growing season."
Pastora Herbicide should not be used under or around any desirable trees, it should be kept outside of the drip line of desirable trees. Please review the product label for application rates and instructions.
No, an applicators license is not required to purchase Pastora Herbicide in Texas.
