Pendulum AquaCap Herbicide 2.5 Gallon - Questions & Answers

The first thing you need to know when using an herbicide such as Pendulum Aquacap is that the exact amount of water you dilute it with is not important. It is only important to make sure you are using the correct amount of product per 1,000 sq ft of area. You will need to use 1.6 - 3.2 oz of Pendulum per 1,000 sq ft of area. To decide how much water you want to use, you should mark a 1,000 sq ft area, fill your sprayer with water ONLY, and moving and spraying just as if you were doing the actual application of herbicide. When you are done walking and spraying the 1,000 sq ft area note how much water it took you to spray that area, and that is the amount you will want to mix 1.6-3.2 oz of product with for each 1,000 sq ft area that needs to be treated. You will need to make sure treated areas are irrigated with at least 1/2 inch of water (either by rainfall or by sprinkler) following the application to ensure best results.

Each 2.5 gal bottle of Pendulum Aquacap can cover 100,000 sq ft - 290,000 sq ft depending on the weeds that you are trying to get rid of and the area being treated.  Please take a few minutes to review the Pendulum Aquacap product label to find the usage rate that will fit your needs.

The first thing you need to know when using an herbicide such as Pendulum is that the exact amount of water you dilute it with is not important. It is only important to make sure you are using the correct amount of product per 1,000 sq ft of area. Use too much and you risk damaging desirable plants, use too little and you will not get adequate results. According to page 10 of the Pendulum Aquacap product label you will need to use 1.6 - 3.2 fl oz per 1000 sq ft of area. To decide how much water you want to use, you should mark a 1,000 sq ft area, fill your sprayer with water ONLY, and start walking and spraying just as if you were doing the actual application of herbicide. When you are done walking and spraying the 1,000 sq ft area note how much water it took you to spray that area, and that is the amount you will want to mix with the 1.6 - 3.2 fl oz of Pendulum for each 1,000 sq ft area. You will need to make sure treated areas are irrigated with at least 1/2 inch of water (either by rainfall or by sprinkler) following the application.

According to the Pendulum AquaCap product label (page 4) erratic weed control may result if the product is not watered in within 30 days. We do recommend that you water in the product as soon as possible after application for best results.

 You would need approx. 4 pints  Pendulum AquaCap per acre. 

The Pendulum Aquacap product label does say you can reapply 5-8 weeks after the initial application in residential areas if needed. If you apply too often you can damage the desirable grasses so you must adhere to the product label. It is also important that you not apply more than the recommended usage rate per acre per year For more information about this product you can contact the manufacturer by calling 800-526-1072.

The Pendulum AquaCap would be safe to use under mature trees, it only prevents weed seeds from germinating and should not effect your oak trees.

The Pendulum AquaCap reduces staining potential but there is still the potential for Pendulum AquaCap to stain porous surfaces such as stone and wood. The Pendulum AquaCap label states that you should avoid unintentional contact of spray solution to driveways, stone, wood, and other porous surfaces and recommends that you rinse surfaces IMMEDIATELY using a heavy spray of water to avoid staining. 

The drying time after applying Pendulum AquaCap Herbicide 2.5 Gallon  is around 4 hours, but this can vary due to many factors including weather temperature, humidity, and volume applied.

We have only recently started carrying Pendulum AquaCap due to customer request and we are not yet adequately versed on the product to be able to answer such a specific question. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer BASF for more information 919-547-2000.

First, you need to know when using an herbicide such as Pendulum Aquacap is that the exact amount of water you dilute it with is not important. It is only important to make sure you are using the correct amount of product per 1,000 sq ft of area. You will need to use 1.6 - 3.2 oz of Pendulum per 1,000 sq ft of area. To decide how much water you want to use, you should mark a 1,000 sq ft area, fill your sprayer with water ONLY, and moving and spraying just as if you were doing the actual application of herbicide. When you are done walking and spraying the 1,000 sq ft area note how much water it took you to spray that area, and that is the amount you will want to mix 1.6-3.2 oz of product with for each 1,000 sq ft area that needs to be treated. You will need to make sure treated areas are irrigated with at least 1/2 inch of water (either by rainfall or by sprinkler) following the application to ensure best results.

Yes, You will need to use 1.6 - 3.2 oz of Pendulum per 1,000 sq ft of area.

When stored properly out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures Pendulum AquaCap- 2.5 Gallon can be stored for up to 3 years.

Yes, Pendulum Aquacap is safe to use on St. Augustine grass. Please follow the label instructions for application.

The first thing you need to know when using an herbicide such as Pendulum? is that the exact amount of water you dilute it with is not important. It is only important to make sure you are using the correct amount of product per 1,000 sq ft of lawn. Use too much and you risk damaging your lawn, use too little and you will not get adequate results. You will need to use 1.3 - 1.8 oz of Pendulum per 1,000 sq ft of lawn. To decide how much water you want to use, you should mark a 1,000 sq ft area, fill your sprayer with water ONLY, and start walking and spraying just as if you were doing the actual application of herbicide. When you are done walking and spraying the 1,000 sq ft area note how much water it took you to spray that area, and that is the amount you will want to mix 1.3-1.8 oz of product with for each 1,000 sq ft area that needs to be treated. You will need to make sure treated areas are irrigated with at least 1/2 inch of water (either by rainfall or by sprinkler) following the application.

Pendulum aquacap does list on the label that it is OK to apply the product over iceplant and red apple.  This should not be an issue at all as long as you apply according the application rate on the label.

To make a better recommendation, may we please know which types of weeds you are treating for? Also, what type of turf would you apply to.

We would recommend contacting the manufacturer of Pendulum Aquacap for cleaning instructions. They are called BASF. Their phone number is (973) 245-6000.