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Does anyone here know if Spectracide weed & grass killer ,concentrate is good to kill weeds around yard ,,or by the veg patch? It is on clearance for 1.99$ for 16 oz ,,& there's many many bottles?

10/18/2011 6:44:35 PM

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The Main ingredient Diquat dibromide, is an herbicide and plant growth regulator. It is a quick-acting contact herbicide, causing injury only to the parts of the plant to which it is applied. It is nonselective, meaning that it does not spare 'nontarget' plants from its herbicidal effects. Diquat is referred to as a desiccant because it causes a leaf or an entire plant to dry out quickly. It is not residual, that is, it does not leave any trace of herbicide on or in plants, soil, or water. It is used to desiccate potato vines and seed crops, to control flowering of sugarcane, and for industrial and aquatic weed control.
The next ingredient Fluazifop-p-butyl is a selective phenoxy herbicide used for postemergence control of annual and perennial grass weeds. It is used on soybeans and other broad-leaved crops such as carrots, spinach, potatoes, and ornamentals.
Last, Dicamba dimethylamine salt works as a plant growth regulator that causes rapid and uncontrolled growth which destroys the vascular tissue and kills the plant in about a week.
In short, it has no conscience, and isnt selective, any over spray will kill.

10/19/2011 5:51:09 AM