Drive XLR8 herbicide is the latest technology in providing unsurpassed crabgrass control. A proprietary, water-based formulation, Drive XLR8 herbicide 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.
- Is rainfast quicker (in less than an hour).
| Active Ingredient | % |
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| Quinclorac | 17.99 % |
| Other Ingredients | 82.01 % |
Label & SDS
Mode of Action
Lipid Synthesis Inhibitors
Site of Action
(1) ACCase Inhibitor
Safe On
Click on a grass type below to see safe application rates:
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Chewings Fescue, Fine Fescue, Hard Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, Roughstalk Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, Zoysiagrass, and Bentgrass
Not Safe On
Maximum Yearly Limits
Do not apply more than 128 fluid ounces of Drive XLR8 per acre (or 2.9 fluid ounces per 1,000 square feet) in one year (1.5 lbs acid equivalent per acre per year).
Mowing Instructions
Do not mow 2 days before applying Drive XLR8 to maximize weed control and minimize potential turfgrass injury. Clippings from the first three mowings after application should be left on the treated area.
Water Instructions
If soil moisture is not sufficient prior to Drive XLR8 application, irrigation may improve wed control. For best results, do not water or irrigate for 24 hours application. If rainfall does not occur 2 to 7 days after application, irrigation of at least 1/2 inch is desirable.
Surfactant Instructions
Broadcast applications: Methylated seed oil at 0.55 fl oz per 1,000 sqft (1.5 pints / acre).
Spot spraying: 1.5 tablespoons per gallon.
Before Seeding Instructions
Drive XLR8 be applied 7 days or greater prior to seeding.
Seeding / Overseeding / Sprigging Timing Chart
| Variety | Before Seeding | At Seeding |
| Annual Bluegrass | OK | OK |
| Annual Ryegrass | OK | OK |
| Buffalograss | OK | OK |
| Common Bermudagrass | OK | OK |
| Creeping Bentgrass | OK | NO |
| Fine Fescue (in blend) | OK | NO |
| Hybrid Bermudagrass | OK | OK |
| Kentucky Bluegrass | OK | NO |
| Perennial Ryegrass | OK | OK |
| Tall Fescue | OK | OK |
| Zoysiagrass | OK | OK |
For Common Bermudagrass, Hybrid Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass: Drive XLR8 can be used anytime prior to, at, or after sprigging.
After Seeding Instructions
| Variety | 7 days after emergence | 14 days after emergence | 28 days after emergence |
| Annual Bluegrass | OK | OK | OK |
| Annual Ryegrass | OK | OK | OK |
| Buffalograss | OK | OK | OK |
| Common Bermudagrass | OK | OK | OK |
| Creeping bentgrass | NO | NO | OK |
| Fine fescue (in blend) | NO | NO | OK |
| Hybrid Bermudagrass | OK | OK | OK |
| Kentucky Bluegrass | NO | NO | OK |
| Perennial Ryegrass | NO | NO | OK |
| Tall Fescue | OK | OK | OK |
| Zoysiagrass | OK | OK | OK |
For Common Bermudagrass, Hybrid Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass: Drive XLR8 can be used anytime prior to, at, or after sprigging.
NOTE: No adjuvant or additive should be used when Drive XLR8 herbicide applications are made on newly emerged turfgrass seedlings until 28 days after emergence.
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Drive XLR8 Optimized Application Label Rate Calculator
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Blanket Treatment:
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| Grass / Turf Types | Safe |
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| Annual Bluegrass |
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| Annual Ryegrass |
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| Bermudagrass |
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| Buffalograss |
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| Chewings Fescue |
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| Fine Fescue |
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| Hard Fescue |
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| Kentucky Bluegrass |
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| Perennial Ryegrass |
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| Red Fescue |
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| Roughstalk Bluegrass |
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| Tall Fescue |
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Spot Treatment
No spot treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43537 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
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| Grass / Turf Types | Safe |
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| Bentgrass |
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Bentgrass
Spot Treatment
No spot treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.5 - 1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 64000 - 128000 square feet
at a cost of
$0.52 - $1.04 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.52 - $1.04 per 1,000 sqft
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| Grass / Turf Types | Safe |
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| Bahiagrass |
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| Carpetgrass |
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| Centipedegrass |
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| Colonial Bentgrass |
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| Dichondra |
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| St. Augustinegrass |
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Spot Treatment
No spot treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Broadcast Treatment
No broadcast treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
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| Barnyardgrass |
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| Bindweed, Field |
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| Black Medic |
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| Clover, Large Hop |
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| Clover, Red |
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| Clover, White |
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| Dollarweed |
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| Geranium, Carolina |
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| Morningglory |
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| Speedwell |
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| Speedwell, Slender |
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| Speedwell, Thymeleaf |
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| Violet, Wild |
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Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 43.537 gallons
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43560 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Foxtail, Giant |
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| Foxtail, Green |
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| Foxtail, Yellow |
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| Signalgrass, Broadleaf |
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Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 43.537 gallons
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43560 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Under certain conditions, Drive XLR8 application to annual grasses at 2-tiller and 4-tiller may not provide complete control. A sequential application will be required for grass control in these situations. Optimum control is achieved when applications of Drive XLR8 + methylated seed oil are applied either before second tiller or as grass weeds mature.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Crabgrass |
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| Crabgrass, Large |
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| Crabgrass, Smooth |
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these 3 weeds
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 43.537 gallons
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43560 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Under certain conditions, Drive XLR8 application to annual grasses at 2-tiller and 4-tiller may not provide complete control. A sequential application will be required for grass control in these situations. Optimum control is achieved when applications of Drive XLR8 + methylated seed oil are applied either before second tiller or as grass weeds mature.
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.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Daisy, English |
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English Daisy
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 43.537 gallons
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43537 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Tank mix partner or sequential application required.
Not for use to control this weed in California.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Dandelion |
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Dandelion
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 43.537 gallons
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43537 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Tank mix partner or sequential application required.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Horseweed |
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Horseweed
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 43.537 gallons
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.52 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 43537 square feet
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.52 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Not for use to control this weed in California.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Kikuyu Grass |
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Kikuyu Grass
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.9 - 1 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 64 - 71.111 gallons
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
Application Interval:
14 - 21 days
per
Label Rate:
0.9 - 1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 64000 - 71111 square feet
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Tank mix partner or sequential application required.
Make 2 sequential applications of 1.0 fl oz (0.51 lb ae/A) of Drive XLR8 per 1,000 sq ft and an additional sequential application up to 0.9 fl oz (0.46 lb ae/A) of Drive XLR8 at 14 to 21 day intervals.
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| Weeds | Pre- Emergent |
Post-Emergent |
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| Torpedograss |
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Torpedograss
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.9 - 1 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 64 - 71.111 gallons
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
Application Interval:
14 - 21 days
per
Label Rate:
0.9 - 1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 64000 - 71111 square feet
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.93 - $1.04 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Make 2 sequential applications of 1.0 fl oz (0.51 lb ae/A) of Drive XLR8 per 1,000 sq ft and an additional sequential application up to 0.9 fl oz (0.46 lb ae/A) of Drive XLR8 at 14 to 21 day intervals.