Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer

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4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.3

393 Reviews | 280 Q&A

Product Overview

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.

Features and Specs

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

Details

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.

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  • 1 of 5 Stars

    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...

    Expert ResponseExpert response:
    This product specifically says to not apply to St. Augustine grass, which is why it killed it.  St. Augustine cannot handle a product like Drive XLR8. 

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    455 of 719 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    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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    376 of 398 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    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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    234 of 244 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    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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    211 of 223 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Drive

    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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    131 of 143 people found this review helpful

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What is the most effective herbicide for post-emergence (mid-summer) crab grass control?

We used a pre-emergence herbicide, but we still have crabgrass.

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You did not mention what type of grass that you have, but our most popular crab grass control product by far is Drive XLR8.  Please read the product label for full instructions and to make sure it is compatible with your grass.

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Where can I find a crabgrass control as good as Asulox?
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Our most popular crabgrass product is Drive XLR8. Drive XLR8 Herbicide is the latest technology in providing unsurpassed post-emergent crabgrass control. Drive XLR8 is a post emergent selective herbicide that is labeled for crabgrass as well many other troublesome weeds. Not for use on St Augustine grass.

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Applied Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer to kill actively growing crabgrass which it did great. Now I have new crabgrass growing through the dead crabgrass, what do I need to do?
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Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is only a post emergent herbicide and will only kill actively growing weeds. To prevent new crabgrass from germinating, a pre-emergent needs to be applied when soil temperatures are around 55 degrees. 

Dimension 2EW is one of the most successful pre-emergents for crabgrass prevention. 

Click HERE to view How to Get Rid of Crabgrass Treatment Guide 

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Is there anything equivalent (or better) to Drive XLR8 for sale in CT?

I'm looking for post emergent control of crabgrass and similar weeds in tall fescue/lawn.

A

Quinkill Max contains the same active ingredient in the same amount as Drive XLR8 and can be sold in CT.  It is also labeled for crabgrass and other similar weeds.  

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What is the best crabgrass prevention you carry?
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Dimension 2EW is our most popular pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide and Drive XLR8 is our most popular post-emergent crab grass herbicide. You should contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff to see which product would be best at this time in your region.

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Will this kill crabgrass after it's already present? My yard if full of crabgrass and foxtail
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Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is a post emergent and should kill crabgrass and foxtail after it has already emerged. We also recommend to mix in Non Ionic Surfactant to ensure the product sticks.

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1 of 2 people found this answer helpful

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What's the best post-emergent crabgrass and weed killer for mid-state Delaware in liquid consentrate.
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Drive XLR 8 would be the best post emergent crabgrass killer in your region. Be sure to review the product label prior to appliation.

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What steps should I take to be able to keep getting in new grass and killing clover and weeds?

I seed right before fall and got alot of new grass after killing what was there. I have alot of spots thatneed more seeding. Question I have is clover what it looks to be is starting to take over. I need more fescue seed but want to kill clover to. I haven't used fertilizer and weed control yet. When to do pre emergent? What products do you recommended?

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We do have a post-emergent product that can be used in your lawn for clover. Depending on the type of fescue you have, this product can be used at the time of seeding. Drive XLR8 Herbicide is a very good product that is labeled for clover, as well as various other types of broadleaf weeds. It is safe for use in fescue as well. If you are overseeding with fine fescue, it is recommended that you use Drive XLR8 at least 7 days before seeding or 28 days after emergence of the new seed. If you are overseeding with tall fescue, Drive XLR8 can be used at any time. We do recommend using an MSO surfactant with this product as well. Please check the label with regards to this.

A pre-emergent can be used at the same time as a post emergent. Prodiamine 65 WDG is a very good option. It will prevent many broadleaf and grassy weeds from emerging. This should be done when the soil temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit. In southern states, individuals should be using this product in late February or early to mid March depending on the soil temperature.

We would also recommend checking out our Warm Season Lawn Schedule as well. This gives very good information on when to fertilize, use pre-emergents, etc. in your lawn.

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Do you have a product that will kill crabgrass but not my other grass?

I live in MN and having problem with crabgrass , how do I get rid of it?

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We have an entire page on our site that contains crabgrass killing products that are selective, meaning they will kill crabgrass and other weeds, but not harm your grass.  Here is a link to the section:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/post-emergents-c-188_478_494.html

The first product on the page, Drive XLR8, is our most popular.

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Alternative recommendation for Drive XLR8?

I live in NY and see that Drive XLR8 can't be shipped to NY, do you have an alternative recommendation for post emergent crabgrass killer? I have a typical NE lawn (Kentucky bluegrass and tall rescue). Many thanks!

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You could use the product called QuinKill Max Crabgrass and Weed Killer. It is actually the same product as the Drive just made by a different manufaturer who happened to have registered their product with your state. You can see the full instructions of how to use it on the Product Label. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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