Use and Care Manual
DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont’d)
(cont'd)
HOW
MUCH
TO USE
HOW TO
USE
Shake Bottle
Well Before
Use
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Measure area to be sprayed. Calculate ‘square feet’ by multiplying
length times width.
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For best results, use spray solution immediately. If it is necessary to
store, shake vigorously before use. Do not store for more than 3 days.
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Bermudagrass, Bualograss, Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass,
Perennial Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass:
3.2 . oz. (6 1/2 TBS) in 2 gallons of water treats 500 sq. ft.
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Bahiagrass, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass (not for use on
improved varieties of St. Augustinegrass, such as Floratam) or
mixtures containing one or more of these grasses:
1.6 . oz. (3 1/4 TBS) in 2 gallons of water treats 500 sq. ft.
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Food utensils, such as tablespoons and measuring cups, should not be
used for food purposes after use with any pesticide.
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The maximum application rate of this product is 6.4 . oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
per application per site. The maximum number of broadcast applications
per treatment site is 2 per year.
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To prevent new weeds from growing, you must spray the entire
area you want protected, not just the emerged weeds.
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Wait at least 1 hour after applying, then activate preventative weed
barrier by watering with 1/4 - 1/2” of irrigation.
BEFORE
YOU USE
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Use this product only on established lawns.
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Apply when the air is calm to avoid spray drift onto desirable plants.
PUMP STYLE TANK SPRAYERS
Best for spraying individual weeds & small areas.
1. Add the appropriate amounts of water & product to sprayer tank.
2. Close sprayer, shake well and pressurize. Adjust nozzle to
a coarse spray.
Individual weeds – Hold tip of wand about 12” from weed,
aim at center of weed & spray. Also spray the area underneath
& around the weed to prevent new weeds from growing.
Small areas – apply evenly over area.
3. Occasionally re-pressurize sprayer as needed to maintain a
good spray pattern.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
HOW TO
USE
Shake Bottle
Well Before
Use
(cont’d)
DIAL-STYLE HOSE-END SPRAYERS
Best for spraying large areas such as the entire lawn.
1. Fill sprayer jar with enough product for the area to be treated.
DO NOT ADD WATER.
2. Close sprayer, set dial, hook to garden hose and apply. To
avoid contact with the treated area, begin by spraying area
farthest from faucet walking backwards as you spray.
3. Pour any unused product back into this original container.
CONCENTRATE PLUS WATER HOSE-END SPRAYERS
Best for spraying large areas such as the entire lawn.
1. Pour product into sprayer jar to the required ‘Fluid Ounce’
level.
2. Add the appropriate amount of water to the ‘Gallons’ level.
3. Close sprayer, hook to garden hose, shake well & apply. To
avoid contact with the treated area, begin by spraying area
farthest from faucet walking backwards as you spray.
FOR BEST
RESULTS
HOW IT
WORKS
WHEN TO APPLY:
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Spray when
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weeds are small and actively growing
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temperatures are between 50 - 90˚F
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Do not apply while grass is emerging from dormancy.
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Certain hard-to-kill weeds may be retreated in 2 weeks if necessary.
Spray individual weeds using this product in a tank sprayer.
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Heavy raking will disturb the weed preventative barrier and reduce the
eectiveness of this product.
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Newly seeded lawn may be sprayed after fourth mowing.
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Bare spots may be seeded 60 days after application.
MOWING:
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Do not mow for 1 to 2 days after spraying.
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Clippings from the rst three mowings should be left on the treated
area. Do not use clippings from the treated areas as mulch or compost
around owers, ornamentals, trees, or in vegetable gardens.
WATERING:
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If lawn is dry, water 1 to 2 days before using this product.
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Rain or watering 1 hour after application will not wash away eectiveness.
This product contains a proven blend of three weed killers to kill existing
weeds PLUS a residual herbicide to keep them from coming back for up to
6 months. Weeds begin to wilt & die within hours and are completely dead
in 14 – 28 days. And, it won’t harm your lawn when used as directed.