According to the Safety Data Sheet, before Tenacity Herbicide is diluted, it should have a beige to tan liquid appearance. If the product has been tightly sealed and kept out of sunlight and extreme temperatures, the shelf life is 3-5 years. When using Tenacity, foliage of treated weeds cease growth after application, then turn white (loss of chlorophyll), and death may take up to three weeks. A repeat application is required after two to three weeks for improved postemergence weed control. A non-ionic surfactant should be added in post-emergence applications. Please review the product label for more information about this product and applications.
You do not need to water after a post emergent application of Tenacity.
The product label states that bermuda grass is sensitive to Tenacity but it would not be recommended as a product specifically used to kill it. Fusilade II can be used to get rid of bermuda grass in tall fescue. Please be advised that bermuda grass is extremely difficult to control and you will likely need to make several applications.
Tenacity Herbicide can be used as a broadcast application for pre-emergent control of the listed weeds on the label. It can be used anytime of year depending on target weeds. As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the product has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity
Yes, Tennacity be applied to dormant Bermuda grass.
Tenacity Herbicide is applied to nimblewill when it is actively growing, and should be applied when temperatures are between 65 and 85 degrees. You should make your application when no rain is in the forecast for 24 hours, and you should not mow 2 days before or 2 days after your application. It is applied at the rate of 1 teaspoon of Tenacity, 3 teaspoons of surfactant, in 2 gallons of water per 2000 sq ft.
Tenacity Herbicide can be shipped and used in Pennsylvania. It can safely be applied to Kentucky Bluegrass, Centipedegrass, Buffalograss, Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, St. Augustine Grass (grown for sod only). This is a professional grade product, so you will not find it on the shelves of any big-box stores.
The product label states that Bermuda grass is sensitive to Tenacity but it would not be recommended as product to eliminate it since it is not labeled for this use. Turflon Ester would be a better option for removing bermuda from cool season turf.
Tenacity is not labeled for quackgrass elimination. We do carry a similar product called Certainty that is a selective, post-emergent that is labeled to eradicate quackgrass. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application for the best results.
For the best application times for your region, we recommend contacting the local extension office directly and speaking with the Master Gardener.
It is safe to apply Tenacity Herbicide at or near seeding for most types of turfgrass for pre-emergent control. You should avoid spraying Tenacity on newly germinated turfgrass plants. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions. You would only need to use a surfactant when applying Tenacity for post-emergent weed control.
There is no specific time that you need to wait after using an herbicide like Tenacity before you can apply a fertilizer. As long as the turf is healthy and you are following the directions on the product labels for what you are applying, then you should not come across any problems. Please see our Lawn Care Schedule for additional tips.
The product label states that Bermuda grass is sensitive to Tenacity but it would not be recommended as a product specifically used to kill it.
Per the product label for Tenacity Herbicide: Do not plant any crop other than turfgrass species for 18 months after the last application of Tenacity or injury may occur.
No, Tenacity Herbicide will not eliminate ryegrass. If you want to eliminate ryegrass in cool season turf, we would recommend using Turflon Ester Ultra. The mixing rate is 3/8 - 3/4 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
This will depend on the target weed you are dealing with in the lawn. If you have a thick lawn that would prevent contact with the target weed you should mow for better contact before applying Tenacity. It is recommended not to mow within 2 days before or after applying a herbicide.