![]() ![]() One multiflora rose can produce up to 500,000 seeds per year. The white flowers it produces in May to June lead to seeds that birds are more than happy to spread throughout pastures. Left on its own, this plant can quickly form dense thickets over 6 feet high. The leaves and thorns on this plant make it easy to identify as a rose. The battle to gain control is difficult and maintenance is continual. ![]() Over the years this plant has made the list of noxious weeds in many states and is taking over many pastures in this part of the country. ![]() The adaptability of this plant allowed it to get out of control. Soil Conservation Service promoted the use of multiflora rose as a “living fence” and a means of erosion control. The plant was first introduced into the United States in 1866 to be used as a rootstock for grafting roses. There is one pasture project that never seems to go away. Keep Crossbow away from trees and shrubs in your yard that you don’t want to kill.– Dean Kreager, Licking County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator (originally published in Farm and Dairy) The product is very easy to use and can be sprayed on the weeds you want to get rid of. It’s great for clearing tough brush and vines and doesn’t harm grass. The product’s active ingredients are Triclopyr and 2,4, D, which kill non-grassy weeds such as brambles, dandelions, and ivy.Ĭrossbow is commonly used in lawns, fields, pastures, and along roadsides or drainage ditches. You can also water the weeds after six hours to help the product be absorbed, which will kill the roots of the weeds.Ĭrossbow is a very effective broadleaf weed killer that won’t affect grass. ![]() Don’t allow pets or children to go near the sprayed area. You don’t want the rain to wash the product off.Īfter spraying Crossbow, keep out of the area for at least six hours so that the product can be absorbed by the weeds and soil. Avoid using the product if rain is forecasted as it should be left to be absorbed by the weeds leaves for six hours. Only use spray-on weed killers on a calm day as the wind can cause the herbicide to blow onto other plants. Only spray the product in targeted areas so as not to accidentally harm nearby shrubs, trees, or plants. It’s a good idea to wear gloves and goggles when applying Crossbow as it contains chemicals that can cause a reaction if you get it on your skin. It’s often used to clear draining ditches and fence lines, as it gets rid of brambles and other overgrowth.Īlways read the manufacturer’s instructions before applying Crossbow or any other kind of weed killer. After treating your plants, it will take between seven to fourteen days for the weeds to die completely.Ĭrossbow doesn’t harm grasses, and this includes grasses that are considered weeds, such as crabgrass, nutsedge, poa annua, or foxtail.Ĭrossbow is an excellent product for clearing brushy areas or tough vines. It will kill any garden plants, vegetables, shrubs, and trees that you spray it on, so be careful when using the product. They can be used on a variety of weeds, from dandelions and clover to larger woody shrubs such as vines, ivy, and brush. Waiting a few weeks will mean that you’re more likely to be successful in growing a new lawn, and this will save you both time and money.Ĭrossbow is excellent for killing broadleaf weeds, which are non-grassy in nature. While crossbow doesn’t kill grass, its presence in the soil may affect the growth of young grass seedlings. If you’ve cleared an area and are planning to plant new grass seed, it’s best to wait a few weeks. It’s worth noting that Crossbow will remain in the soil for approximately three weeks after you’ve sprayed your weeds. The product is designed to be safe for grass, but if you’re growing trees or small shrubs in your yard, you shouldn’t spray Crossbow near them. The main ingredients of Crossbow are 2,4- D and Triclopyr, which both target and kills broadleaf weeds, including vines, woody plants, shrubs, and trees. Crossbow can be used if you want to clear an area so that your grass can grow. These plants are invasive and often take over. It kills vines and weeds with woody steams but doesn’t harm the grass.Ĭrossbow is most commonly used to clear brambles and blackberries, get rid of poison ivy, and tough brush. The product is commonly used by homeowners on their lawns and can also be applied to pastures. The good news is that Crossbow won’t kill grass as it’s a selective broadleaf weed killer that’s designed to kill specific weeds. ![]()
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