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Crossbow is a postemergent product that targets woody plants and brush such as blackberries and poison oak, as well as annual and perennial broadleaves, while leaving grasses unharmed. Crossbow achieves excellent control of woody plants and brush and can be applied by all types of sprayers, from hand-held models to tractor-mounted spray rigs. Except for lactating dairy animals there are no grazing restrictions following the application of Crossbow Herbicide. Crossbow is rainfast within two hours after application.
| Active Ingredient: | 2,4-D..............34.4% Triclopyr..........16.5% |
| Target pests: | blueweed, buttercup (annual), horseweed (marestail), lambsquarters (common), mustard (wild), ragweed (common), spurge (thyme-leaf), bedstraw, bluebur, clover, cocklebur, croton, dogbane, ironweed, lettuce, mustard, radish, ragwort, shepherd's purse, amaranth, buttercup, chickweed, clover, dandelion, dock, galinsoga, goatsbeard, henbit, ironweed, ivy, kochia, lespedeza, oxalis, pennycress, pepperweed, pigweed, plantain, purslane, sneezeweed, sunflower, thistle, vetch, wormwood, yellow rocket, bindweed, carrot (wild), chicory, dogfennel, fleabane, horsenettle, kudzu, marhelder, milkweed, pepperweed, pokeweed, sesbania, sowthistle, spurge (leafy), thistle, yarrow. Refer to product label for complete details and usage rates. |
| Application: | Postemergent weed control. Crossbow can be applied in-season to foliage or during dormancy. For best results from foliar applications, apply when foliage is actively growing. |
| Yield: | Rates vary depending on target weeds and timing of applications. |
| NOT FOR SALE TO: | TX, HI |
| Manufactured By: | Dow AgroSciences |
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Crossbow is a postemergent product that targets woody plants and brush such as blackberries and poison oak, as well as annual and perennial broadleaves, while leaving grasses unharmed. Crossbow achieves excellent control of woody plants and brush and can be applied by all types of sprayers, from hand-held models to tractor-mounted spray rigs. Except for lactating dairy animals there are no grazing restrictions following the application of Crossbow Herbicide. Crossbow is rainfast within two hours after application.
26 of 29 people found this review helpful:
More useful than Roundup
By T. on June 13, 2011
Verified PurchaseMy wife and I own 55 acres of mostly overgrown pasture in south-central Pennsylvania. It wasn't pastured for about 30 years and was taken over by multi-flora rose, honeysuckle shrub, autumn olive, grape, poison ivy, etc. We use a variety of control methods including herbicides (mostly on roadsides and fence rows). The problem with Roundup is that it kills the turf, making an opening for more weeds. One small disappointment is that Crossbow kills rather slowly, but we will probably have little use in the future for Roundup.
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4 of 5 people found this review helpful:
Works great on Poison Oak
By Chris on March 17, 2013 Verified PurchaseI have 18 acres of land in Northern California, which is heavily infested with Poison Oak. Crossbow works very well for controlling the Poison Oak. It can take several weeks to see the results after spraying, and re-spraying may be necessary in heavy growth areas. I did three passes in a 2-acre area, with about 4 weeks between each one - each time there was much less Poison Oak to spray, but this meant I got all of the little shoots. One year on from my first spraying, there is very little return growth.
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April 23, 2011Cub asked:
QWill Crossbow Herbicide harm cats and dogs walking in a field treated with the product?
AAs long as Crossbow Herbicide is used as directed on the product label and the animals stay off the treated area until it has dried then there should be no problem with the animals walking on the treated field.
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April 25, 2011Sheila asked:
QWill Crossbow Herbicide kill briar without harming trees and grasses?
ACrossbow is a vegetation management product which means it is not very selective, it will kill almost anything. Although it will not harm a tree when used at recommended levels if it gets on the base of the tree, it will harm a tree if you spray Crossbow on the foliage. For applying over grasses you need to make sure you apply at the recommended levels on the product label.
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October 7, 2011Ross from Beatrice, Ne asked:
QWill Crossbow kill bindweed in bermuda grass without hurting the grass since it is a warm season grass?
ACrossbow is not supposed to harm established grasses and should pose no threat on your Bermuda grass according to the manufacturer. This being said, we always recommend treating a small area first to test the results. As long as your grass is not stressed by drought and it is healthy the grass will not be harmed.
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June 3, 2011Jerry asked:
QWill Crossbow Herbicide kill any plants next to the one sprayed?
I have some woody plants (small trees) and briars growing in my beds with my boxwood hedge. Will Crossbow also kill the boxwoods if I use it on the woody plants?
ACrossbow is formulated to be able to kill woody stemmed plants including shrubs and bushes and it may harm your boxwoods. We recommend that you call the manufacturer directly since they are the experts on their product. Dow Agrosciences 1-800-263-1196.
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July 15, 2011Jim asked:
QWhat is the best product to kill poison ivy and other weeds common to farm areas?
I own a small farm (36 acres 7 0f which are planted) the wooded area surrounding the planted area is full of poison ivy, briars and other common pests. They flourish around a stream that needs to be cleaned out but we need to get rid of the ivy and briars first. Would you also recommend a back pack sprayer.
AFor the areas that are away from the stream it is best to use Crossbow which is great for the poison ivy and briars, mixed with a glyphosate product like Ranger Pro. These together will kill the poison ivy and briars. For areas on the bank of the stream you should use Rodeo with a Surfactant since Rodeo is labeled for use near water and will not harm the aquatic life.
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July 11, 2012Janell from Sullivan,il. asked:
QHow soon can you let horses graze again after spraying with crossbow?
AAccording to the Crossbow product label: Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions after using this product.
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June 29, 2011Kathi asked:
QIs the Crossbow Herbicide concentrated?
A Yes, most all of the professional products that we sell are concentrated. Please read the product label for dilution and application measurements and instructions.
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September 16, 2011Richard from Barkhamsted,ct. 06063 asked:
QWill Crossbow Herbicide kill wild violets in my lawn?
Is this an effective killer of wild violets? Will it do better than Brush/Stump Killer?
ACrossbow Herbicide contains one of the same active ingredients as the Fertilome Brush and Stump Killer plus it has the added ingredient of 2,4-D. With dual active ingredients Crossbow Herbicide is able to provide excellent results for all of the listed weeds on the product label, including wild violet.
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July 24, 2011Paul asked:
QHow can I kill an oleander bush? Nothing I've tried has worked, short of digging one out.
I've tried many products, methods and concoctions to try and kill these bushes. Digging one up worked to get rid of it, but was a JOB! I have about a dozen to get rid of, what product can you recommend that will kill these bushes?
A Your best bet in your situation is called Crossbow. It is an herbicide that is labeled for what is called a cut stump treatment. A cut stump treatment is where you hack or saw or cut the tree or bush off down at the stump level and immediately drench the roots and/or cut stumps with a concentrated dose of crossbow. The important thing here is to immediately drench the cut stump after cutting, so you want to mix the product and have it ready to go immediately after cutting it. It may require 2 treatments.
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August 22, 2011Hal from Bend, Or asked:
QDoes Crossbow work on Aspen?
I cut some large Aspens (3) last Sept and now the roots and stumps are sprouting throughout my lawn.
ACrossbow should work great on Aspen. It is an herbicide that is labeled for what is called a cut stump treatment. A cut stump treatment is where you hack or saw or cut the tree or bush off down at the stump level and immediately drench the roots and/or cut stumps with a concentrated dose of crossbow. The important thing here is to immediately drench the cut stump after cutting, so you want to mix the product and have it ready to go immediately after cutting it. It may require 2 treatments.
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