Fusilade II Turf and Ornamental Herbicide

Fusilade® II Turf and Ornamental Herbicide is a selective, post-emergent solution designed to effectively manage a broad spectrum of annual and perennial grass weeds. Ideal for both professionals and homeowners, this herbicide offers rapid action, ensuring your lawns and landscapes remain pristine without harming valuable ornamental plants and shrubs. Its unique formulation allows for over-the-top or directed spray applications, providing flexibility and ease of use. 

Key Features:

• Selective Grass Control: Targets unwanted grassy weeds while preserving desirable broadleaf plants and ornamentals.

• Rapid Action: Absorbed quickly, moving into the shoots, roots, rhizomes, stolons, and growing points of treated grass weeds, leading to visible results within days.

• Application Flexibility: Suitable for over-the-top or directed spray applications in various settings, including lawns, landscapes, and ornamental beds.

• Rainfast: Becomes rainfast within one hour of application, ensuring effectiveness even with unexpected weather conditions.

Application Rates:

For optimal results, adhere to the following application rates:

• General Grass Weed Control: Mix 0.4 to 0.6 fluid ounces of Fusilade II per 1,000 square feet (equivalent to 16 to 24 fluid ounces per acre) with sufficient water. Always add a nonionic surfactant at 0.25% v/v (½ pint per 25 gallons of spray solution) to enhance efficacy.
• Bermudagrass Suppression in Zoysiagrass and Tall Fescue: Apply 0.07 to 0.14 fluid ounces per 1,000 square feet (3 to 6 fluid ounces per acre) with a nonionic surfactant. Repeat applications every 28 days when grass weeds are actively growing. Note: Higher rates may cause temporary discoloration of desirable turf, with recovery in 10-14 days. Avoid application to stressed turf and during peak summer months (July and August).

Safe Lawn Types:

Fusilade II is safe for use on a variety of ornamental plants and specific turfgrasses when applied correctly. It can be used to suppress and control common bermudagrass and hybrid bermudagrass in zoysiagrass and tall fescue turf. 

Application Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Ensure grass weeds are actively growing and not under stress from environmental factors such as drought or extreme temperatures.
   • Avoid mowing or disturbing the area 7 days before and after application to allow optimal herbicide absorption and movement within the plant.

2. Mixing:

   • Fill the spray tank with half the required amount of water.
   • Add the appropriate amount of Fusilade II based on your target area.
   • Incorporate a high-quality nonionic surfactant to the mix.
   • Fill the tank with the remaining water, ensuring thorough agitation to maintain a uniform solution.

3. Application:

   • Apply the solution uniformly over the target area using equipment that ensures thorough coverage without runoff.
   • For dense grass foliage, consider using higher spray volumes and pressures to achieve complete coverage.

4. Post-Application:

   • Refrain from irrigating or allowing rainfall on the treated area for at least one hour post-application to ensure the herbicide is rainfast.
   • Monitor treated areas for symptom development, which typically includes loss of vigor, yellowing, and eventual death of the treated grass weeds within 7-14 days.

For a comprehensive list of application rates, tolerant species, and detailed instructions, please refer to the Fusilade II Turf and Ornamental Herbicide label. 

By following these guidelines, both professionals and homeowners can achieve effective grass weed control, maintaining the health and aesthetics of their turf and ornamental areas.