We have crab grass growing around the base of a tree.....if we spray the grass will it harm the tree??
278300
No, it will not harm the tree, just do not get spray on the tree, the bark or exposed/ surface roots.
1013051
I'm not familiar with those grass types, my lawn is a mixture, Kentucky blue grass, fescue and it worked fine, only killing the crab grass. Hope this helps
1249815
Not really, this product is designed to kill greenery. I have sometimes sprayed around trees accidently and nothing happened to the trees or roots
1550987
It should be okay around established trees, but not saplings. The original use for this chemical was along fence lines, so older trees are robust enough to stand up. I would be careful about how much you use for this application. I use about a 1/2 cup in 2 gallons of water and apply at a medium spray from my hand held tank. Diuron is non-soluble, so you will need to really shake it up to suspend it in water.
1471636
Kills crabgrass, Dallas, and Byhalia. Probably best to wait till the crabgrass appears before you spray. It doesn't prevent, it kills
1875926
Generally, I would taking care not to spray young/tender growth and concentrating on the trunk. You may also consider using an insect growth regulator (IGR) like Archer or Precor along with a spreader/sticker adjuvant like Bonide's Turbo. Lastly, your troubles may not necessarily be borers but a fungal or bacterial disease. You may wish to consult with an arborist or the "pro" at a reputable nursery. Good luck!
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I bought 1/2 gallon of XLR8 for probably 10,000 sf of lawn. I used 2 ounces per gallon + 1 teaspoon or so of surfactant on actively growing crabgrass in a bermuda and fescue central Arkansas lawn this summer. I spot treated the crabgrass, which had taken over probably 25% of the lawn and small patches of it in throughout. I've hit newly sprouted crabgrass or areas that I missed or that survived several times a couple weeks apart, and almost all of the crabgrass is dead. I still have more than 1/2 left. I don't think you would need to spray more than 1/4 of your tank at a time for 2600 sf, I would think 1/2 gallon would last you several years. I bought 1/2 gallon of XLR8 for probably 10,000 sf of lawn. I used 2 ounces per gallon + 1 teaspoon or so of surfactant on actively growing crabgrass in a bermuda and fescue central Arkansas lawn this summer. I spot treated the crabgrass, which had taken over probably 25% of the lawn and small patches of it in throughout. I've hit newly sprouted crabgrass or areas that I missed or that survived several times a couple weeks apart, and almost all of the crabgrass is dead. I still have more than 1/2 left. I don't think you would need to spray more than 1/4 of your tank at a time for 2600 sf, I... » Read More I bought 1/2 gallon of XLR8 for probably 10,000 sf of lawn. I used 2 ounces per gallon + 1 teaspoon or so of surfactant on actively growing crabgrass in a bermuda and fescue central Arkansas lawn this summer. I spot treated the crabgrass, which had taken over probably 25% of the lawn and small patches of it in throughout. I've hit newly sprouted crabgrass or areas that I missed or that survived several times a couple weeks apart, and almost all of the crabgrass is dead. I still have more than 1/2 left. I don't think you would need to spray more than 1/4 of your tank at a time for 2600 sf, I would think 1/2 gallon would last you several years. « Show Less
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Hi. You can't use this product on St. Augustine grass due to the Crabgrass Control. This prdouct should only be applied to northern type turf grasses. Please try the Southern lawn version of this product which is Bayer Advanced model 502890B
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If the patch isn't too large sure. If it's a giant clump of crab grass it will probably come out in chunks.
1209919
I applied XLR8 in the spring. Crabgrass needs to be growing as it is absorbed through the leaves of the plant. Great stuff!
1136017
I should think so. It kills crab grass in New Jersey, and crab grass is a tough weed here. It is a "broad-spectrum" herbicide, so it kills grass and all ground vegetation. However, you must use generous amounts and saturate weeds. It is worth it to me as I we have a well for our water needs - Vinegar doesn't pollute groundwater as some popular herbicides do. I hope this helps.
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I have a large honey locust tree in the area where I used the Tordon RTU and haven't experienced any damage to the tree, however it has been only a couple of months. I also didn't use very much, I had several weed tree's in the fence line that had gotten to about 2-3 inch diameter. I cut them as low to the ground as possible and painted the stumps with the Tordon, I didn't spray or pour it on the ground. So, I hesitate to say it's fine but so far so good with a very well established tree and limited use. By the way, it killed the weed tree's DEAD, lol!
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You can spray a little of it on your tree, but I would not apply this stuff to any living thing that you don't want to see die.
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I'm not sure but I would look at this information first...http://www.ehow.com/how_8349005_kill-bois-darc-tree.htmlHope this helpsJean
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I have know idea because we don't know anything about St Augustine grass. We use on Kentucky Blue grass and it does a fantastic job on the crabgrass. We use each year in early spring. I'm sorry that I can't help you further.
977889
I don't think there is enough drag to negatively affect your lawn mower. As for crab grass, sure, it bends the grass over so it reflects light rays differently to cause the stripe effect. It makes my yard look great.
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As I don't believe there is any chemicals that would harm either a live or artificial tree, I believe you could, but I would first spray on a test area near the trunk, to make sure no fading or adverse affects happen before spraying whole tree. Just the same, there are other products to keep cats away from area.