On March 3, BASF Turf & Ornamentals announced that the herbicides FreeHand 1.75G and Drive XLR8 have received full state registration in California.
FreeHand 1.75G herbicide combines a granular formulation of dimethenamid-P with pendimethalin for preemergent weed control. It is labeled for use in landscape ornamentals maintained areas (residential and commercial), as well as in container, liner and general grounds maintenance in specified noncrop areas.
Broad-spectrum Drive XLR8 herbicide features a liquid formulation of quinclorac for postemergent control of the most prevalent weeds, including crabgrass, dandelions and clovers, and can be used on most tolerant cool- and warm-season grasses.
The Drive XLR8 liquid formulation has a use rate of 1.45 ounces per 1,000 square feet and is labeled for use on commercial and residential turf grasses, golf courses, sod farms and sports fields. Turf professionals can tank mix the liquid formulation with other preemergent herbicides for annual grass control, as well as combine it with other postemergent broadleaf products to increase the spectrum of postemergent control.