Crossbow Specialty Herbicide

SouthernAg web page here and label here. All info below was extracted from the label in August 2020.

Active Ingredient(s):
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, butoxyethyl ester ….34.4%
triclopyr BEE: 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyloxyacetic acid, butoxyethyl ester ……….16.5%
Other Ingredients ……………………………………….. 49.1%
Total ……………………………………………100.0%

Grazing and Haying Restrictions – Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions following application of this product.

Mixing Directions: Crossbow in water forms an emulsion (not a
solution), and separation may occur unless the spray mixture is
agitated continuously.

Water Spray: Fill the spray tank about half full with clean water.
Then add the Crossbow and complete filling the tank with agitation
running. Mix thoroughly and continue moderate agitation while
spraying.

Spot Treatment
To control broadleaf weeds in small areas with a hand sprayer, use 4
to 6 fl oz of Crossbow in 3 gallons of water and spray to thoroughly
wet all foliage.

Maximum Application Rate: Apply no more than 1 gallon (1 lb
ae triclopyr + 2 lb ae 2,4-D) per acre per growing season on range
and pasture sites, including rights of way, fence rows or any area
where grazing or harvesting is allowed.

Easy to Control Species
1.5 gallons per acre broadcast application or 1 to 1.5% mixtures
for high volume foliar applications. Includes Blackberry.

1% for a 5-gallon batch add 6-2/3 fl. oz.
1.5% for 5-gallon batch add 10 fl. oz.

Harder to Control Species includes Sweet Gum Trees – High volume applications, 1.5% mixture, conventional basal or
dormant stem applications are recommended.


Triclopyr – https://www.invasive.org/gist/products/handbook/20.triclopyr.pdf