Does tenacity really work?

Manufactured by Syngenta, Tenacity is one of the safest and most effective weedkillers on the market. It targets and effectively kills weeds like crabgrass, nutsedge, dandelions, clover, and others, either before they sprout (pre-emergent control) or after you notice patches of weeds on your lawn (post-emergent).

How do you mix tenacity for grass?

When not to use tenacity?

DO NOT use Tenacity on bentgrass, Poa annua, kikuyugrass, zoysiagrass, seashore paspalum and bermudagrass as these turfgrasses are sensitive to Tenacity applications. Herbicides also control weeds in one of two ways: before they germinate and emerge from the soil or after.

Can you apply too much tenacity?

You can apply Tenacity Herbicide multiple times per year as long as you do not exceed the maximum annual rate of 16 oz per Acre per year. To treat yellow nutsedge, you may need to reapply Tenacity after 2 to 3 weeks; be sure to use a non-ionic surfactant for post-emergent applications.

Does tenacity really work? – Related Questions

Does tenacity need to be watered in?

After treating with Tenacity, you want the product to have at least 6 hours of dry time before any rain or irrigation occurs. You do not want/need to water after a post emergent application. We recommend using the spot treatment rate of Tenacity in the dense areas so as to not cause damage to your lawn.

Can tenacity burn your lawn?

If you overdo it with the herbicide, a few things can happen. Overusing Tenacity will often burn your yard, even killing nearby grass and plants.

How much tenacity can I use per year?

If you are using Tenacity for crops, do not apply more than 16 fl. oz. of this product per acre per year or per crop.

How soon can you reapply of tenacity?

After spraying with Tenacity Herbicide, the foliage of treated weeds cease growth after application, then turn white (loss of chlorophyll), and death may take up to three weeks. A repeat application is required after two to three weeks for improved postemergence weed control.

How long does it take for grass to recover from tenacity?

According to the product label, this product may cause temporary whitening of turfgrass foliage. In general, symptoms appear five to seven days after application and last for several weeks. Grass usually recovers after 3-4 weeks. 62 of 63 people found this answer helpful.

Will tenacity turn my grass white?

Our weed control product Tenacity can turn parts of your lawn white when it kills weeds. Once the application is down, the foliage of treated weeds will turn white (loss of chlorophyll) and eventually die. There’s no need to worry. Your lawn didn’t die, it’s the weeds.

Does tenacity hurt grass seed?

That’s right, you can spray Tenacity down at the very same time you seed and get up to 21 days of pre-emergent activity without harming your newly germinating and growing grass seed. Here it is, right from the label: “New Seedings/New Lawn Establishment – Apply Tenacity at 5-8 fl. oz.

Can I put down tenacity and fertilizer at the same time?

Yes, you can use Tenacity Herbicide at the same time as a fertilizer either as a pre or a post emergent provided you use both at the correct usage rates per the labels.

How long does tenacity last?

Tenacity will keep for 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. If yours was purchased in 2013 it may still be good.

Can I fertilize after tenacity?

Answer: We recommend waiting 2-4 weeks between applications of herbicides and fertilizers to avoid over stressing the treated areas. 105 of 116 people found this answer helpful.

Is tenacity safe for dogs?

Answer: Tenacity herbicide is safe to use in a yard will pets will frequent as long as they are out of the area during the application. They can safely return after the area has dried.

How long does tenacity need to dry before rain?

How long after application before rainfall or irrigation can occur? Tenacity should be rain fast 1 hour after application. Rainfall or irrigation. One hour after application should not affect product efficacy.

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