We understand that it is tricky to know what setting to use on your spreader, but since there are so many available on the market, it is important to calibrate your Speedy Green equipment based on your application and the product you are using. For Snapshot 2.5 TG, you will use 2.3 to 4.6 pounds of granules per 1,000 square feet. Please refer to the product label for the best rates for the area you are treating and the weeds you are targeting. Please see below for more details on how to calibrate your spreaders. Many folks will start at either the lowest setting or at 1 settinglower than the middle setting. We also have an excellent instructional video here.
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting. You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing 4 ounces of any type of product of similar granule size, or of the Snapshot in the spreader. Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet.
Since Snapshot is a pre-emergent herbicide and needs to be watered in, you want to be sure the area is not so dry or sloped that the product will not just run out of the area when you water it. You may want to use sprinklers, a hose, or a watering can to moisten the treatment area first to help the granules stay in place before activating with water.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is best applied directly to the soil and then watered in as it is a pre-emergent herbicide. If some granules get on the leaves during application, these should be knocked off if they do not come off after watering.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is applied at a rate of 2.3 to 4.6 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Please see the product label for complete application instructions
Snapshot 2.5 TG - 50 lbs. does not list Nassella trichotoma as tolerant to an application. This does not appear to be something common to the US so the manufacturer does appear to have tested Snapshot around it.
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.
Snapshot 2.5 TG may be applied following bulb emergence but should not be applied to bulbs while they are flowering per the manufacturer. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions for this area.
As we do not offer Freehand on our site you would just need to refer to the product label for instructions on this product.
Yes, you can apply Snapshot 2.5 TG Herbicide over container-grown or field-grown Asian jasmine. Be sure that you water in the product as directed on the product label to release the active ingredient and carry it into the soil below the plants.
Snapshot 2.5 TG should not be applied to turf grasses. Snapshot 2.5 TG is meant to be used in landscape beds and around trees. We do carry pre-emergent herbicides such as Andersons 0.48 Barricade Herbicide that can be used on turf grasses like St. Augustine grass.
Snapshot 2.5 TG can be applied to damp ground from dew or a previous rain, but you would not want to apply when the ground is saturated or holding water. Snapshot does need to be activated by water within 3 days of application to be effective.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is not labeled to prevent wild onion and there is no pre-emergent that will. Wild Onion can be dug out to remove the bulbs for best non chemical results. You are just limited on what you can spray in areas with desirable plants and must spot treat directly with non selective herbicides.
Snapshot 2.5 TG Herbicide would not stop English Ivy from emerging. The best way to keep that species from coming back is with consistent efforts spot treating any new green plant tissue as soon as you see it emerging from the soil, and hand remove or rake out as much of the root system as you can. Pre emergents will not stop woody vine type plants from coming back.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is a pre-emergent herbicide that needs to be activated with about 0.5 inches of rainfall or irrigation. If you are expecting extremely heavy rains, then it would be best to delay your application so that your barrier is not disturbed. Snapshot should be activated within 3 days of application for best results.
Snapshot 2.5 TG should not be applied to lawns or athletic fields. It is for landscaped areas as directed prior to weed germination.
With Snapshot 2.5 TG being a pre-emergent that will prevent germination, you will want to wait atleast 4 to 6 months after the application of Snapshot 2.5 TG for planting any seeds, flowers, bushes, shrubs, etc.
The Snapshot 2.5 TG Herbicide product label states “Injury on the following plant species has been observed following applications of Snapshot 2.5 TG and use is no recommended” and lists hydrangeas in that section. We would not recommend using it around your hydrangeas unless injury can be tolerated.
I would recommend calling the Cooperative Extension in your area and speak to the master gardener to get the plant identified. I would definitely be happy to recommend something for you when you have the weed identified.
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/
