Since Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicicide is not labeled for use around edible plants, it would not be recommended to use grass treated with this product for mulch in a garden with edible plants such as vegetables and herbs. In an ornamental bed, we would recommend waiting at least 3 weeks from the product application before using the treated grass in mulch.
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide does state on the product label: Do not apply this product to warm season turfgrass during spring green up or in the fall during the transition period between active growth and dormancy.
Trimec 992 will treat for weeds and will not harm the Bermuda when applied per label. Be sure that you check to make sure the weeds you are specifically treating for are on the label.
We do have the product label for Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide here on the website. Rates will vary depending on th type of grass you are spraying over.
Normally all animals would need to stay out of treated areas until all surfaces have had time to dry. Since bird species are typically more senstive to chemicals you may want to keep the chickens out of the area a few extra hours to ensure animal safety.
It is not recommended to use herbicides in hose end sprayers. The problem with using the hose end sprayer for the Trimec 992 application is that they are not very accurate and you can wind up dispensing more/less product than needed in a given area which can lead to less than desirable results.
Lawn food and/or fertilizer can be applied at the same time as Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. There is no wait time.
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide could harm Iris. Bonide Chickweed, clover, and Oxalis Killer RTU can be used to spot treat around the Iris.
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide is labeled to be applied to Bahia. Bahia is a tolerant turf.
Per page 3 of the product label of Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide, adding spray additives such as adjuvents or tank mixtures may alter the selectivity of the herbicide and may increase the likelihood that you will injust desirable plants. Drive XLR8 should always be applied with an appriopriate surfactant, preferably one with methylated seed oil, such as Dyneamic Surfactant. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions. It would probably be best to apply these herbicides separately, however, we would recommend that you do a small compatibility test mixture before applying herbicides together that are not specifically recommend on the product labels. We would also suggest you test a small area of turf before applying both herbicides so that you do not cause excessive injury to your desirable plants.
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide should be applied at least 2 days before mowing or at least 2 days after mowing, and it should be applied only to established turf. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide is labeled to eradicate ground ivy (creeping charlie). Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions.
It is best to apply Trimec 992 when the weeds are no too wet from any rain or dew so that the product can be applied to the leaves and not drip off easily from being wet already. You should apply when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application as well.
Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide follow up treatments can be made 30 days after initial application.
We do not recommend with any herbicide to mix more than you plan on using within 24 hours, the reason being that it can lessen the effectiveness of the product. Refer to the product label of Trimecc 992 for complete application instructions.