Yes, a surfactant can be added to the Scythe Herbicide to make the product adhere to the plant more effectively. It is recommended that you use 1-2 teaspoons of surfactant per gallon of water.
Scythe Herbicide will only control actively growing emerged green vegetation. It provides burndown of both annual and perennial broadleaf and grass weeds, as well as most mosses and other cryptogams. It is labeled to be used in ornamental palnts in landscape and turf. Additional treatments may be required for new emerging weeds.
Ranger Pro has the same active ingredient as Round Up. It is just as effective and is water soluble liquid with surfactant and no additional surfactant is required. It is then absorbed into the soil and breaks down naturally, and therefore will not spread through the ground and kill neighboring plants.
Depending on what you are treating for will depend on what we would recommend for you. If you are treating general weeds in certain areas, we would recommend using Ranger Pro as a spot treatment. It does have the potential to kill a lot of weeds.
Scythe Herbicide is not labeled to treat ivy. With English ivy, because it of the waxy leaves, we do recommend a brush killer. It is possible that it could kill the perennials if you are not spraying carefully. You will need to do a spot treatment with Bonide Poison Ivy and Brush Killer. Also, this product is for use on Bluegrass, Fescue, Rye, Bent, Bermuda, Bahia and Zoysia Lawns. Avoid application to St. Augustine or centipede lawns unless injury can be tolerated. Do not spray Carpet grass, Dichondra or desirable clovers. May cause temporary yellowing of some Bermudagrass turf. Do not exceed specified dosages for any area. Be particularly careful applying within the drip line of trees and other ornamental species. Avoid contact with exposed feeder roots of ornamentals and trees.
Scythe Herbicide should not harm honey bees as long as they are not sprayed directly or contact the wet surfaces. It is best to apply products when bees are not foraging.
Scythe Herbicide is mixed at 1.3 to 13 oz per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft. It is recommended to mix with 1-2 teaspoons of surfactant per gallon of water.
Scythe Herbicide will control actively growing emerged green vegetation it is applied to but does not damage mature, non-green, woody parts of plants.
Dodder can be very tricky to control effectively, especially without potentially harming the desirable plants. Some articles such as this one do suggest that Scythe Herbicide can be effective in controlling dodder. You need to be very careful that you are only spraying the leafy and green parts of the dodder and not the desirable plants since Scythe will harm any leafy/green plants you spray with it. You also want to remove other host plants like weeds in the area so that dodder does not attach to them. We recommend contacting your local Cooperative Extension office in case there is tracking of dodder in your area.
The rates per gallon will vary when using Scythe Herbicide. The dilution rates are 1 1/3 - 13 oz. per gallon of water (1 - 10% solution). Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
Scythe Herbicide is a post-emergent, nonselective herbicide for the control of grassy and broadleaf weeds, moss, and certain algaes only, it will not inhibit cone production.
We apologize but are unable to find an available product for this use.
Both products produce excellent results its not a case of which is better, they just have different active ingredients and applications areas.
Scythe Herbicide is a post-emergent, nonselective herbicide for the control of grassy and broadleaf weeds, moss, and certain algaes that contains Nonanoic acid 57%. It can be used around in Landscape and Turf areas, greenhouse and dry aquatic areas.
Diquat s a fast-acting aquatic & landscape herbicide that kills both weeds and grasses that contains Diquat Dibromide 37.3%. It is mainly used as an aquatic herbicide in the water, as well as in greenhouses, nurseries, recreational, commercial, residential and public areasPeople and pets should be out of the area while the Scythe Herbicide is being applied and until the treated area is completely dry. Once dry, then it is safe to resume normal activity.
Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
We apologize but cannot comment on the work of a third party, we can only say that Scythe Herbicide is safe when used as directed on the product label. As long as pets/children are out of the area while treating and until the product has had time to completely dry it is generally safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity. Typically after 4-6 hours with herbicides.
Scythe Herbicide is not labeled to treat ivy or poison ivy.
Although not labeled to target insects, it is possible that Scythe Herbicide (or other herbicides) may harm them if they contact the treas while they are wet from the application.
Scythe Herbicide is applied at 1 1/3 - 13 oz. per gallon of water (1 - 10% solution). The amount of coverage will vary depending on the rate applied. Please refer to the product label for complete application and dilution instructions.
Scythe Herbicide is not labeled for poison hemlock. We would suggest looking at Pasture Pro as this product is labeled for poison hemlock. Please review the product label for instructions and more information before treating.
Scythe Herbicide is not labeled to be used in any areas that animals graze or pastures. You can use 2,4-D products in the morning before temperatures get too hot.
