The Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide does not specifically state if if mowing before or after is beneficial to the effectiveness of the application, but we generally recommend that you do not mow within 2 days of herbicide applications. Applications need to be made when there is no expected rainfall for 24hrs, and temperatures are not above 90 degrees. DO NOT apply to newly seeded turf until after the 2nd or 3rd mowing. Being a post emergent, this product will absorb better and more thoroughly if the weeds have some growth to them and are not cut short.
Trimec Southern is a concentrated product that must be diluted with water prior to use. We have linked the product label below so you can review the application instructions:
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/TrimecSouthern-Label.pdf
Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide comes with a surfactant already mixed in the product so you do not have to purchase and mix a surfactant separately like you do with most of the other herbicides that we sell.
One of our most popular general weed control product that is post emergent is the Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide. Trimec Southern is labeled for just about any weed you could have and will not harm your grass. Best of all, it comes with a surfactant already mixed in the product so you do not have to purchase and mix a surfactant separately like you do with most of the other herbicides that we sell.
The mixing rate of Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide for centipede grass is 0.37-0.55 fl oz per gallon of water.
We would not recommend using Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide in an area where animals will be grazing. If it has already been used, the animals should not be placed in the area for an entire grazing season.
We would recommend using Martins Clear Pasture. There are no grazing restrictions except in lactating dairy animals.
How much of the Trimec Southern you use is dependent on your grass type and is found on the product label as amounts per 1000 sqft not not per gallon.
For Bermudagrass and Bentgrass: 0.75 fl oz per 1000 sqft.
For Bluegrass, Fescues and Zoysiagrass: 0.75 to 1.1 fl oz per 1000 sqft
For St. Augustinegrass and Centipedegrass: 0.37 to 0.55 per 1000 sqft
Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide is labeled for warm season turf grass only. Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide is labeled for cool season turf grass and some warm season turf grass. There are also different amounts of the active ingredients in each product.
As long as you keep pets and children out of the area while you spray Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicideand until all treated surfaces have dried completely, it is safe to use and resume normal activity in the area.
No, Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide is not safe for use on floratam St. Augustine grass.
Per the Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide label, do not irrigate within 24 hours of application.
Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide will not harm your lawn in those temps and especially as long as your turf is listed on the product label as tolerant to the product. The biggest concern with herbicides is making sure you are not applying it when temperatures are too hot or over 85 degrees. Keep in mind that post-emergent herbicides such as Trimec will be most effective when the target weeds are young and actively growing, so you would see limited results, if any, when temperatures are less than 60 degrees.
Trimec Southern Broadleaf Herbicide is labeled to be used on St Augustine lawns other than Floratam species.