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Drive XLR8 Herbicide is the latest technology in providing unsurpassed post-emergent crabgrass control. A proprietary, water-based quinclorac formulation, Drive XLR8 improves the control of crabgrass, torpedograss, kikuyugrass, several broadleaves (clover, speedwell) and numerous other troublesome weeds that you have relied on Drive 75 DF to control. When compared to Drive 75 DF, the new formulation in Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer Herbicide provides faster, more effective weed control, delivers quicker uptake by the plant, and is rain fast quicker (in less than an hour).
With Drive XLR8, it is recommended to use a methylated seed oil to apply the product. Prime Source Duo Stick Select and Dyneamic surfactant are methylated seed oils and are recommended to apply with Drive XLR8.
Drive XLR8 herbicide replaces the older Drive 75 DF Herbicide.
For smaller jobs consider QuinKill Max Crabgrass and Weed Killer which is available in pints and quarts and contains the same active ingredient quinclorac.
For use in California: Biotypes of large and smooth crabgrass in California have shown varied response to Drive XLR8. If control failure occurs following a full or split application, DO NOT reapply Drive XLR8. Change to a herbicide with a different mode of action.
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | Quinclorac 18.92% |
|---|---|
| Target pests |
Barnyardgrass, Bindweed, Crabgrass (large & smooth), Clover, Dandelion, Daisy, Dollarweed, Foxtail, Kikuyugrass, Signalgrass, Speedwell, Torpedograss, and others * See label for complete list |
| For use in |
Bermuda grass, Kentucky bluegrass, Buffalo grass, Fescue, Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass NOT FOR USE ON: St. Augustine, Centipede, Bahiagrass, Bentgrass or Dichondra, Fine fescue unless it is a seed blend |
| Application |
0.5 to 1.45 fl oz per 1,000 sq. ft. * Use a Surfactant to Increase Effectiveness * See label for complete application instructions |
| Pet safe | Yes, if used as directed on Label |
| Formulation |
Professional Product Group 4 Herbicide |
| NOT FOR SALE TO |
HI CT, NY (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only) |
| Shipping Weight | 5.06 lbs |
| Manufacturer | BASF (Mfg. Number: 59011404) |
| UPC | 804338114046 |
| EPA Registration | 7969-272 |
Drive XLR8 Herbicide is the latest technology in providing unsurpassed crabgrass control. A proprietary, water-based formulation, Drive XLR8 crabgrass killer improves the control of crabgrass, torpedograss, kikuyugrass, several broadleaves (clover, speedwell) and numerous other troublesome weeds that you have relied on Drive 75 DF to control. When compared to Drive 75 DF, the new formulation in Drive XLR8 provides faster, more effective weed control, delivers quicker uptake by the plant, and is rain fast quicker (in less than an hour).
Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer is labeled for use in: residential, commercial and industrial turfgrasses, golf courses, sod farms, sports and recreation fields.
TIPS FOR USE:
Spray coverage should be uniform and complete. It is recommended to not mow two days before or after application. Irrigation may improve weed control, if soil moisture is not sufficient. Drive XLR8 may be tank-mixed with other pre- and postemergent grass herbicides, along with postemergent broadleaf herbicides.
Drive XLR8 for Crabgrass Control can be used as a spot treatment only on problem areas of crabgrass.
See our Crabgrass Treatment Guide for more information on how to kill crabgrass in your lawn.
over priced roundup
By Ken on 09/05/2011
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I learned the hard way, tried to spray this on crabgrass in a st. Augustine lawn and works like roundup, killed everything it touched. Please bring back asulox somebody...
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Excellent stuff
By Dan on 08/24/2011
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I have for years been wrestling with various different varieties of late summer crab grasses in the lawns that I manage, even after high quality pre-emergent and several OTC post-emergent herbicide treatments. This summer with everything looking truly horrid with nasty crab grasses growing everywhere, I used the Southern Ag surfactant along with Drive XLR8 to absolutely knock the crap out of my crab grass problems. I applied the Drive XLR8 and the surfactant combination to the lawns prior to any heat stressing/stunting and well between mowings as specified. My results were outstanding and visible with yellowing in 36-48 hours and then obviously terminal yellow-tan in 96 hours. The Drive XLR8 and surfactant combination is a bit pricey, but the coverage is excellent and the combination actually works as advertised.
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Great stuff
By Anonymous on 08/28/2013
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In the past I had a lawn control company and have more crabgrass now than ever it seems like. I could have called and they would send someone out to kill everything but I don't like that so I let the lawn service go. I put a premium fertilizer on my lawn a few weeks ago and my Bermuda greened up nice and is very full. I mixed up 1.5 oz of Driver DLR8 along with 0.5 oz of Southern AD Surfactant per gallon of water and used my pump sprayer to spray a fine mist early in the morning with a heavy dew on the grass. About 12 hours later (as is normal this year in the south) the heavens opened up flooding my lawn. I just knew it was not going to work. WRONG! The very next day it looked like the crabgrass was turning yellow, the second day I know it was. Within 4 days the crabgrass was dead. It has been 5 days now and I cut my grass again last night. I can see some yellowing of the Bermuda where I sprayed but I can live with that. Apparently I missed a few spots of grab grass walking around the yard with my sprayer so I will hit it again in a week or two. The same day I sprayed my lawn I sprayed my son's lawn but I did his on dry grass in the sun maybe 4 hours before the rain came. His did not work as good as mine but it did work. I am going to hit his again in the morning dew the next time. I would highly recommend Drive DLR8 w/a surfactant (Southern AG worked great for me.) I have used herbicides before but never with a surfactant. But then again nothing as ever worked this good before either.
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amazing results
By Roger on 09/14/2011
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This crabgrass killer really works!! First I was skeptical, I had a serious crabgrass problem, with big mature crabgrass. I used scott's and Bayer's weed killer with crabgrass controll, they didn't work. I used this one in early september, all the crabgrass were dead in a few days, I just reseeded my lawn...
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By John on 09/25/2011
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Easy to remember, a neighbor told me about it. The mixing instructions were easy enough to follow and one has to know what application he is making. The sprayer I am using mixed it automatically once I knew the tbsps/gallon to set on it. The crab grass simply started to disappear after a few days.
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Crab grass is taking over my fescue and blue grass and mostly white clover lawn. How can I control the crab grass and leave the rest
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Since the critical quantity is the amount of Drive applied per square foot, not the dilution of the spray, is it absorbed through the roots? Since I am upon a forest preserve and have many trees and shrubs(ornamental and shade) in my yard, is there a real risk to these desirable plants? I am suffering with islands of clover, creeping charlie, and crabgrass as well as dandelions, is the rate of application the same? If I use a backpack sprayer I use for mosquito control, can I adequately clean it of XLR8 to use on foliage with mosquito spray or should I use a dedicated sprayer?
Only when Drive XLR8 is being applied to established creeping bentgrass is the rate different than for other turfgrasses as listed on the product label. Otherwise the rate is 1.45 fl oz/1000 sqft. The product is absorbed by foliage and roots and is translocated throughout the plant. It should not harm mature trees or desirable plants when used as directed. Generally if you can it is best to use separate sprayers for herbicides and insecticides but if you use the same be sure to triple rinse the sprayer thoroughly have each application of such.
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