Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide will not kill armyworms. It is a selective post-emergent herbicide that targets listed weeds in established listed turfgrasses as directed.
For Armyworms, please review the Armyworms Product Page for liquid and granule insecticide options and the Armyworm Treatment Guide for more information.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is not labeled for use on Timothy grass, and also cannot be used in any grazing areas or on hay that would be consumed by animals. This is only for residential lawn and certain commercial area applications. Unfortunately there are no sedge products that are labeled for grazing or hay areas that we are aware of on the market. It often must be spot treated repeatedly with roundup or similar material.
Q4 Plus can be used on both cool and warm season turfgrasses (bermuda and zoysiagrass only) For Bemuda and Zoysiagrass, the mix rate is 5 to 7 pints/acre or 1.8 to 2.6 fl oz per 1000 sq ft.
Please view the full product label for more information.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is safe to use on tall fescue when applied as directed on the product label. For tall fescue, apply 2.6 fl oz to 3 fl oz per 1000 sq ft (7 to 8 pints per acre).
Please view the product label for more information.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is labeled for cool season turfgrass such as Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Rough Bluegrass (poa trivialis) and Annual Bluegrass at the rate of 7 to 8 pints/acre or 2.6 to 3 fl oz per 1000 sq ft.
Per the product label, the maximum number of broadcast treatments is 2 application per year with a minimum of 30 days between applications and the maximum rate per acre in a single application is 8 pints per acre.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide has a musty odor.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide should be applied between 65 and 85 degrees for best results. The product label does state that you should not apply the product above 90 degrees but does not have a minimum temperature listed.
In cooler weather, herbicides can take longer to absorb and uptake in weeds so complete die off may take longer than in warmer temperatures.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide can be safely applied to well established zoysiagrass which is actively growing, but you should expect temporary discoloration. Please refer to table 3 for specifics on treatments to zoysiagrass found on page 4 of the product label, and use as directed.
Neither a MSO nor a non ionic surfactant are recommended to be tank mixed with Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide
Per the product label, Certain spray tank additives such as surfactants may reduce the selectivity on the turfgrass. Use adjuvants only when your experience indicates that the tank mixture will not result in objectionable turf injury.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide can only be applied as a broadcast twice a year with 30 days in between each application. Spot treatments when weeds are actively growing in Spring and Summer can help with sparse weed control or as a follow up application to a broadcast on an “as needed” basis.
Whether you are doing broadcast or spot treatment applications, be sure you do not exceed the maximum rate allowed per calendar for bermuda which is 5 to 7 pints/per acre or 1.8 fl oz to 2.6 fl oz per 1000 sq ft.
Spot treatments for bermuda are applied at the rate of 1.84 fl to 2.57 fl oz in 1 gallon of water per 1000 sq ft.
Keep in mind, weed control can vary depending on the specific weeds being targeted, if they are young vs mature weeds, the density of weed infestations and also weather/soil conditions.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is labeled for those weeds you’re targeting and safe for bermudagrass. This can be applied to sports turf, golf courses, commercial/residential lawns, cemeteries and public parks also. Review the product label for more information.
Due to the sensitivity of application sites such as golf courses, playgrounds, sports fields, etc, we are not able to advise on specific applications regarding treatment.
Please consult with your local Sports Field Superivisor, County Extension Office or the manufacturer PBI Gordon directly at 816-421-4070 for detailed information regarding your treatment.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is not labeled for Doveweed. You may use a product like BlindSide to control Doveweed. This product is a very effective post-emergent herbicide. Please review the product label before making your application.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is applied at the following rates: Cool Season Grasses: 2.6 - 3 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. (7 - 8 pints per acre) and Warm Season Grasses: 1.8 - 2.6 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. (5 - 7 pints per acre).
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is not labeled to kill bentgrass. Depending on your turfgrass type Tenacity Herbicide is an option instead.
Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide is not labeled for Heath Rush. We would recommend talking to your local extension office on the best herbicide to treat for this weed and their recommendations as there are no university extension articles on effective weed control on this species either.