CROSSBOW HERBICIDE

[Mennoniteman]

I just got hit once again with what is a common occurrence for all of us; a product that I really liked isn't available anymore. Yesterday Daniel's Farm Store said they quit stocking Triclopyr herbicide for killing woody brush and basal bark spaying of trees, and they pointed me to Crossbow herbicide instead, so I got a case, at $40 something a gallon the price was right, but I haven't seen results yet, so I can't compare with the Triclopyr, which always gave good results.
Triclopyr has a 44.4% active ingredient of triclopyr chemical, while Crossbow consists of 34.4% 2,4-D and 16.5% triclopyr. For basal spraying to kill red maple, sassafras, gum, beech, birch, ironwood, honeysuckle, multiflora rose etc I've started with a mix of 75% diesel fuel and 25% Crossbow, hoping that the two chemical combination will give me a good kill rate.
Does anyone have experience with Crossbow for basal spraying that they can share?

 

[T-Max]

I just got hit once again with what is a common occurrence for all of us; a product that I really liked isn't available anymore. Yesterday Daniel's Farm Store said they quit stocking Triclopyr herbicide for killing woody brush and basal bark spaying of trees, and they pointed me to Crossbow herbicide instead, so I got a case, at $40 something a gallon the price was right, but I haven't seen results yet, so I can't compare with the Triclopyr, which always gave good results.
Triclopyr has a 44.4% active ingredient of triclopyr chemical, while Crossbow consists of 34.4% 2,4-D and 16.5% triclopyr. For basal spraying to kill red maple, sassafras, gum, beech, birch, ironwood, honeysuckle, multiflora rose etc I've started with a mix of 75% diesel fuel and 25% Crossbow, hoping that the two chemical combination will give me a good kill rate.
Does anyone have experience with Crossbow for basal spraying that they can share? View attachment 29562View attachment 29563

I haven’t tried it yet, but I was pointed to the same herbicide.


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[E_308]

These guys have free shipping:

https://chemicalwarehouse.com/products/triclopyr-4e-herbicide

I have used crossbow for foliar spray but not basal on autumn olive. I kept shopping. Basal spray may work better.

 

[RGrizzzz]

Works great in a foliar situation. Haven't tried basal++

 

[George]

I just got hit once again with what is a common occurrence for all of us; a product that I really liked isn't available anymore. Yesterday Daniel's Farm Store said they quit stocking Triclopyr herbicide for killing woody brush and basal bark spaying of trees, and they pointed me to Crossbow herbicide instead, so I got a case, at $40 something a gallon the price was right, but I haven't seen results yet, so I can't compare with the Triclopyr, which always gave good results.
Triclopyr has a 44.4% active ingredient of triclopyr chemical, while Crossbow consists of 34.4% 2,4-D and 16.5% triclopyr. For basal spraying to kill red maple, sassafras, gum, beech, birch, ironwood, honeysuckle, multiflora rose etc I've started with a mix of 75% diesel fuel and 25% Crossbow, hoping that the two chemical combination will give me a good kill rate.
Does anyone have experience with Crossbow for basal spraying that they can share? View attachment 29562View attachment 29563

why not order triclopyr online?

G

 

[MoreofMitch10]

X2 on the foliar application. Have used it for a while with good results. Just seems to take a little longer.

 

[Mennoniteman]

These guys have free shipping:

https://chemicalwarehouse.com/products/triclopyr-4e-herbicide

I have used crossbow for foliar spray but not basal on autumn olive. I kept shopping. Basal spray may work better.

why not order triclopyr online?

G

That's my second option. The crossbow was $45 a gallon, too good of a deal for a mennonite to pass up! But if it doesn't kill trees it's the most expensive stuff ever... (and I always like a chance to try something new) Stay posted for results on "crossbow herbicide" basal application testing.

 

[Mennoniteman]

These guys have free shipping:

https://chemicalwarehouse.com/products/triclopyr-4e-herbicide

I have used crossbow for foliar spray but not basal on autumn olive. I kept shopping. Basal spray may work better.

why not order triclopyr online?

G

On second thought, that's Triclopyr 4E, at 61.6% content (v.s. Triclopy 3 at 44.4%) that's a pretty good price, I'd better keep some on hand just in case...

 

[E_308]

Yep, the way I understand it the 4 is what you want for the diesel basal spray. I use 3 for hack and squirt or water based tank spray for Sericea. They have always had really fast shipping every time I have ordered from them.

 

[Kurt]

I just got hit once again with what is a common occurrence for all of us; a product that I really liked isn't available anymore. Yesterday Daniel's Farm Store said they quit stocking Triclopyr herbicide for killing woody brush and basal bark spaying of trees, and they pointed me to Crossbow herbicide instead, so I got a case, at $40 something a gallon the price was right, but I haven't seen results yet, so I can't compare with the Triclopyr, which always gave good results.
Triclopyr has a 44.4% active ingredient of triclopyr chemical, while Crossbow consists of 34.4% 2,4-D and 16.5% triclopyr. For basal spraying to kill red maple, sassafras, gum, beech, birch, ironwood, honeysuckle, multiflora rose etc I've started with a mix of 75% diesel fuel and 25% Crossbow, hoping that the two chemical combination will give me a good kill rate.
Does anyone have experience with Crossbow for basal spraying that they can share? View attachment 29562View attachment 29563

I haven't used Crossbow but I have sprayer envy. What model/brand is that one?

 

[Mennoniteman]

Vevor 1 gallon stainless steel, bought on Amazon for $57.80 I like the 1 gallon really well, it is lightweight and doesn't tip easily. I mix a larger jug then keep refilling the 1 gallon sprayer.

https://a.co/d/c4mvi1e

 

[Mountain Man]

I just got hit once again with what is a common occurrence for all of us; a product that I really liked isn't available anymore. Yesterday Daniel's Farm Store said they quit stocking Triclopyr herbicide for killing woody brush and basal bark spaying of trees, and they pointed me to Crossbow herbicide instead, so I got a case, at $40 something a gallon the price was right, but I haven't seen results yet, so I can't compare with the Triclopyr, which always gave good results.
Triclopyr has a 44.4% active ingredient of triclopyr chemical, while Crossbow consists of 34.4% 2,4-D and 16.5% triclopyr. For basal spraying to kill red maple, sassafras, gum, beech, birch, ironwood, honeysuckle, multiflora rose etc I've started with a mix of 75% diesel fuel and 25% Crossbow, hoping that the two chemical combination will give me a good kill rate.
Does anyone have experience with Crossbow for basal spraying that they can share? View attachment 29562View attachment 29563

I have a similar problem, I ordered Clethodim and recieved ARROW ALL IN. I'm wondering if you have tried this and if so would you still recommend 16 oz in 15 gallons water per acre?

 

[Mennoniteman]

I have a similar problem, I ordered Clethodim and recieved ARROW ALL IN. I'm wondering if you have tried this and if so would you still recommend 16 oz in 15 gallons water per acre?

Yes, ARROW ALL IN is clethodim with metric label, same rates

 

[RGrizzzz]

I have a similar problem, I ordered Clethodim and recieved ARROW ALL IN. I'm wondering if you have tried this and if so would you still recommend 16 oz in 15 gallons water per acre?

Check the label, but you likely want Crop oil in the mix too. The label should call for 1% cropoil in the solution, so for 15 gallons my math says you want 19.2oz.

 

[Mennoniteman]

Check the label, but you likely want Crop oil in the mix too. The label should call for 1% cropoil in the solution, so for 15 gallons my math says you want 19.2oz.

Yes, spot on, additives are important. I wanted to add more info but got pulled into a meeting as I was typing. Crop oil is a percent of the amount of water in the tank, but it should be a certain percent per acre. The purpose of crop oil is to help the active chemical stick to the weeds, and also to burn through the wax that certain plants like Lamb's Quarter have on their leaves, and should be a consistent amount per each weed.
My standard spraying numbers for most herbicides is 25 gallons of water to the acre, but that number doesn't matter very much, every person just needs to figure out how many gallons their sprayer uses per acre and tank mix accordingly.
Anyway, moving on beyond gallons of water per acre, for clethodim (and for most other herbicides) I use 16 oz per acre of crop oil and 48 oz of ammonium sulfate per acre in the tank mix, always putting the active chemical (Clethodim in this case) in the tank last.

 

[Mountain Man]

Ahh yes after reading the label it was all in metric thats why I was concerned, but then I realised that this was just another great idea given to us by our great Lieberal government, soon we might be allowed to use vinegar on weeds.
Thanks for the info.

 

[Mennoniteman]

Ahh yes after reading the label it was all in metric thats why I was concerned, but then I realised that this was just another great idea given to us by our great Lieberal government, soon we might be allowed to use vinegar on weeds.
Thanks for the info.

Maybe Budlight would work as a weedkiller? As soon as Canada becomes our 51st state you will be able to get herbicide in gallons and ounces