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[quote="home"]I hate seeing crabgrass growing like crazy in my lawn. I often wonder how the professions keep the crabgrass in check in my neighbor's lawn. Here is a simple solution:

1. Buy the right herbicide. I found the following easier to handle ([b]always handle poisonous stuff with great care[/b]): 
 
Quinstar 75DF (Drive) Crabgrass killer 1lb for about $55

This is what the pros call "Drive 75DF" made by BASF. You won't find it at Lowes or HomeDepot. BASF does not make it anymore but offers a new version (more expensive) called Drive XLR8.

Fortunately, there is a cheaper, generic version called Quinstar 75DF; I bought it from this site:
http://www.pestrong.com/348-quinstar-75df-drive-crabgrass-killer-1-lb-.html

2. Buy an adjuvant called methylated seed oil (MSO).

This stuff makes the chemical stick to the grass longer, thus more effective. You can do without it. I use it.

Methylated Seed Oil (MSO) Surfactant, Adjuvant for Herbicide - 1/2 gal - $14.95

http://www.pestrong.com/379-methylated-seed-oil-mso-surfactant-adjuvant-for-herbicide-1-2-gal.html

3. Mix Quinstar, MSO, and water for spot treatment.

I use a 1-gal spray tank for spot-kill.

A. Fill the 1-gal tank half full
B. Add 1 Tablespoon (3 teaspoons; 0.5 fl oz) Quinstar to the tank
C. Add 2 Tablespoons MSO to the tank
D. Add water till it reaches the 1-gal mark
E. Agitate the tank to dissolve the Quinstar and MSO

That's it. You are ready to spot-kill the crabgrass you hated so much. :-)

[b]Again, please handle the poisonous stuff with great care, and don't forget to wash the chemicals off your body if in contact.[/b]

More info:
http://www.pestrong.com/file/275-Quinclorac%2075DF%20LABEL[/quote]

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