I used it to kill willow brush in my horse pasture. Worked great but would keep horses away from it for a couple of weeks. August 18, The jury is out on this. I have been told it is the best out there for many applications. I am not seeing a lot of results despite following directions. Maybe it is too soon to tell. July 13, Douglas M. Crossbow The one that works! When used as directed it will not harm grasses. Other commercially more readily available products do not work any where near as well.
Crossbow is well worth the the extra effort to find. Use it with confidence.. June 29, Roger C. Just wanted to take time to say that the people at Solutions stores were excellent to deal with. Original package was damaged in transit. They promptly re-shipped another package and I received it in 2 days. I use Crossbow to treat Creeping Charlie and it does not damage my lawn.
Solutions Stores best price around and great service. June 2, Mike A. Stuff is good. Wish we could get it when needed around here. Glad I found you guys. April 20, Reviews for Similar Products. Questions that need answers My Posts. Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered. Learn More. Do not include HTML, links, references to other stores, pricing or contact info.
Browse 28 questions Browse 28 questions and 36 answers. Will it kill sagebrush? Lynn W on Jun 7, Will it kill English ivy? A shopper on May 30, The crossbow is making progress. Ivy is failing and dying in sections. The challenge is catching all the feeder roots that might even be tapped into the tree. If we move too fast, we could devastate an already weakened tree. Use dilution, repeat as needed.
Ivy is one of the harder plants to kill. Can Crossbow herbicide be used on residential turf? Dale on Sep 5, I've used it at higher rates to kill off brush and not seen any effects on the surrounding grass.
But that was pasture grasses, not lawn. Great product! Reply Inaccurate Earl. See the label for southern grasses by searching the internet for "crossbow label". How ling after application can you water lawn? A shopper on Sep 4, Reply Inaccurate champbel on Sep 5, Purchased on Jul 9, Wait at least two hours before watering your lawn to allow time for the product to dry. Does this kill poison ivy?
Tim G on May 17, Will this kill wild onions? They have taken over the whole yard A shopper on Apr 21, If I use this product on a pasture field, how long will the livestock, cattle and horses need to be removed from the field? Donna R on Feb 5, As I recall there are only a couple of restrictions: Lactating dairy animals should not be allowed to graze treated pasture until the next growing season. Animals raised for meat need to be taken off treated pasture 3 days before slaughter. So, unless you have dairy cattle, grazing is pretty much unrestricted.
But just to be safe, I'd keep pregnant or nursing cattle and horses off treated grass. Personally I keep our livestock off until the weeds start to shrivel only a few days or until its been rained on if possible. Will crossbow kill wild blackberries? Because of the spreading underground root system, it may take a follow-on treatment.
I'd mix at the high end and spot spray if possible. It has taken two applications here in the Deep South to get most things killed. Be patient, crossbow does not show results immediately. In my constant battle with multiflora rose and Japanese barberry, I have sprayed wild blackberries.
As long as the plants are emergent growing it will kill them. It kills just about everything, be careful how you use it. Yes, the Crossbow will be very effective on blackberries. Don H on May 26, For a 1. Woody plants and tough perennials require a higher concentration of herbicide. Using a coarse setting, spray weeds thoroughly but not so it drips off the plants. Coat twigs, stems, and both the upper and lower surfaces of foliage. Agitate the mixture in the sprayer tank occasionally to keep it properly mixed.
The herbicide should not be used around vegetables, fruit or flowering plants. After coming into contact with the plant, it moves throughout the plant killing it for good.
Crossbow is sold in a concentrated form, which means it has to be mixed with water. The type of target weeds will determine the percent concentrate needed. Refer to the label to find the appropriate volume of chemical based on the target weed and spray tank. For example, poison ivy and poison oak need a 1 to 1. Crossbow can also be used to kill smaller trees and stumps. This involves mixing Crossbow with an oil carrier and spraying to the outside of the trunk.
To kill freshly cut stumps, use a brush to apply Crossbow concentrate directly to the stump. Refer to the Crossbow label for detailed instructions on these two methods. When it is in stock, Amazon can be a great option especially if you have a Prime membership and can get free shipping.
The best time to spray Crossbow herbicide is in the spring and summer when plants are actively growing. Mornings are also a better time to spray. Temperatures are usually lower and humidity is higher.
When spraying, thoroughly wet all the leaves of the target weeds for best results. While Crossbow will have no impact on grasses, be careful around ornamental plants since it can cause some damage. Do not spray this product around ponds or where it may runoff into ponds as Crossbow is toxic to fish and other aquatic animals.
Lastly, Crossbow will kill agricultural crops, like cotton, so do not spray around fields. Use Crossbow herbicide in all areas where you want to effectively kill broadleaf weeds or brushy, woody plants. When sprayed according to the label, Crossbow is a safe, effective option to manage the edge of yards and natural areas. If you need to control thicker, woody plants and bushes, then crossbow is what you need.
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