Snapshot 2.5 TG will prevent prostrate knotweed, which is sometimes called puncture, but not typical goathead/puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris). Depending on the type of grass or area you are treating, Surflan is a pre-emergent that is labeled to prevent goathead/puncturevine from germinating. Please let us know if you need assistance selecting a product for your needs.
Yes, you could apply Snapshot more than once during the year in accordance with the product label. Fall applications will help control winter weeds such as poa annua. Repeat applications at 150 lb per Acre and higher should not be made sooner than 60 days after a previous application of Snapshot 2.5 TG. Do not apply over 600 lb per Acre total of Snapshot 2.5 TG within a 12-month period. Be sure to follow label precautions in areas where you may intend to transplant or grow other plants in the future.
Snapshot 2.5 TG - 50 lbs. can be used right after planting. You just would not be able to seed in the treated areas.
Snapshot is a post-emergent herbicide only, so it is not made to kill any existing plants. Geranium cinereum (ballerina) is listed as intolerant of over-the-top Snapshot applications, while the common weed Carolina geranium is prevented from germinating by using Snapshot. Geranium incarnum and Geranium subcaulescens are listed as tolerant plants of Snapshot. Since the exact species you mention is not listed as either tolerant or intolerant, we would recommend testing over a small area before treating around a large area of this groundcover, or selecting a different product for your needs.
If you would like to tell us more specifically which plants you are wanting to kill/prevent and which are the desirable plants, then we can better assist you.
Snapshot 2.5 TG states on the product label not to apply to cuttings that have been planted in pots for the flrst time.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is not labeled to be used around anything edible so we cannot recommend planting pumkin seeds in the treated area for at least 1 year or completely removing the treated soil and replacing with clean soil.
You should not plant or consume edible vegetation that has been treated with Snapshot 2.5 TG or use the treated soil on vegetables.
Per the Snapshot 2.5 TG label, you can apply Snapshot to fall planted bulbs for winter weeds. In the spring you will need to make another application for late spring/summer growing weeds.
Ornamental Bulbs Do not use Snapshot 2.5 TG in bulb production flelds. For use in landscape settings only.Snapshot 2.5 TG may be applied for control of susceptible annual weeds in ornamental bulbs, e.g., bulbous iris, daffodil (narcissus), hyacinth and tulip. Apply Snapshot 2.5 TG to the soil surface 2 to 4 weeks after planting, but prior to the emergence of annual weeds. Snapshot 2.5 TG may also be applied following bulb emergence but prior to fiowering and after fiowering. For fall planted bulbs, apply Snapshot 2.5 TG again in late winter or early spring to weed-free soil surfaces.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is applied using a drop or rotary type spreader designed to apply granular herbicides or insecticides. Refer to the product label for specific application rates for your needs.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is safe when used according to the product label. Ideally you would want to apply on a day with no wind to minimize excess drift of the product into non target areas. If you are wearing the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) as listed on the Product Label- long sleeve shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks- then there should be minimal chance of the product contacting your skin. If some does blow and touch your skin, just rinse and wash it with soapy water.
The complete list of tolerable plants including palms that Snapshot 2.5 TG can be used on is found on the label here.
Snapshot 2.5 TG cannot be used in areas where edibles are planted, or in areas that are being prepared for edibles to be planted. Casoron 4G is labeled for use around blueberries. It should be applied in the fall, once soil temperatures have dropped below 70 degrees and in the spring before soil temperatures have reached 50-55 degrees. The label states it should not be applied to blueberries until 4 weeks after transplanting.
Snaptshot 2.5 TG is labeled for use around a wide variety of species of maple trees, including varieties of Japanese maples, as long as they are established plants. You may want to check your use rates and make sure its not being over applied for weed prevention in those areas, or take a break from using it to see if the life of the tree improves. You can also utilize an arborist in your area to inspect the tree for any signs that could be causing the decline like lack of nutrients, insects, or disease.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is not labeled to be used in any turf grasses. It is meant to be used in landscape beds and around trees. There are many different types of weeds in your area that would fit this description. We would most likely need an identification before recommending a product so that we can get the one that best fits your needs.
Snapshot 2.5 TG lists several species of oak on the label as tolerable but does not specify blue oak. We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly to confirm if there is not an issue, Dow can be reached at 800-992-5994.
Yes, Snapshot 2.5 TG can be used in this type of area. Keep in mind that it is a pre-emergent, meaning it will prevent weeds from germinating, but will not kill any weeds that are actively growing.
You should not apply Snapshot 2.5 TG where you are going to put in new plants for at least one year, per the product label. You can apply around new transplants once the soil is settled by packing and irrigation or rainfall.
