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OT: Crossbow herbecide

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JWW,NC

03-04-2006 19:19:48




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Was looking for some advice on crossbow but didn't specify on the topic other than herbicide.I have a ton of big,big briar patches and small brush along an acre of hill across from a branch. can't get a tractor in or across and have work some of by hand.Tough going. Was looking for any advice on crossbow from anybody who has use it or any other ideas. Cannot access branch or creek without cleaning it up. Thanks in advice.

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Richard Scott

03-06-2006 17:19:29




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 Re: OT: Crossbow herbecide in reply to JWW,NC, 03-04-2006 19:19:48  
Well, I guess I'm different. I don't like Crossbow. Too spendy & not as effective as Weedmaster, which is what I use instead. Costs half as much as Crossbow & you use it at half the concentration, so it's 1/4 the cost. Our blackberries here in Oregon are tough to kill, but weedmaster does the job during the growing season. OTH, in winter, Roundup does a great job.



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Nolan

03-05-2006 16:04:27




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 Re: OT: Crossbow herbecide in reply to JWW,NC, 03-04-2006 19:19:48  
And I"m another lover of Crossbow. I do know of chemicals that kill brush better. But as an all-around broadleaf herbicide, it"s superb. The minimal time you need to keep livestock off it is a big plus as well.



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msb

03-04-2006 23:14:26




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 Re: OT: Crossbow herbecide in reply to JWW,NC, 03-04-2006 19:19:48  
Crossbow is an excellent product for woody plants and trees.It will flat knock those briars down for you.I have a 25 gallon tank on the top of my spray coupe with a nozzle on one end of the boom.I use Crossbow in it.Its the nuts for cleaning up fence rows, but for best results on trees spray in the fall.Trees are perennials and they take nutrients down to their roots in the fall.Spraying at that time will kill the roots as well.Spraying any other time will only kill the top growth, but briars are a lot easier to kill in the spring or summer with Crossbow.Hyvar is another good woody plant herbicide,but I like Crossbow better.

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WyoDave

03-04-2006 19:37:53




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 Re: OT: Crossbow herbecide in reply to JWW,NC, 03-04-2006 19:19:48  
Crossbow is I believe just a trade name for a certain type of 2,4-D which is a common broadleaf herbicide. It should provide some control. I think you might have better results with a 2,4-DP type herbicide that is especially formulated for brush contol. I believe a tradename there would be Riverdale.
David



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John (C-IL)

03-05-2006 08:50:22




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 Re: OT: Crossbow herbecide in reply to WyoDave, 03-04-2006 19:37:53  
Crossbow 3EC is manufactures by Dow Agro Chemical and is a formulation of TRICLOPYR 1# per gallon and 2,4D 2# per gallon.

The TRICLOPYR is what makes Crossbow a unique product and more effective than 2,4D alone.

I have used Crossbow in pasture and non crop areas and found it to be extremely effective. It is best used on green foliage and caution needs to be taken around desirable plants and crops. It is also toxic to fish.

In any case, Always read and follow label directions for your application.

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