Reddit reviews BASF Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Herbicide (1/2 Gallon, 64 OZ.)

1.... put on funnel over the wand nozzle and spay the weeds. This prevents the wind from blowing the spray around to other areas.

2.... something like this, it works ok
https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Ag-Selective-Broadleaf-Control/dp/B0072289CA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1492125031&sr=8-7&keywords=weed+killer

2.... this is some of the best stuff but not cheap. You might be able to find it in smaller containers. Just make sure you understand how to use it and always test it first.
https://www.amazon.com/Trimec-992-Broadleaf-Herbicide-2-5/dp/B004HFT26C/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1492125200&sr=8-16&keywords=trimec

3.... Weed block but that can become a pain later on.

extra... If you have crabgrass use on of these and follow the instructions, it works great and will NOT kill your good grass.
https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Herbicide-Gallon-KILLS-CRABGRASS/dp/B0058W42QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492124978&sr=8-1&keywords=drive+xlr8

https://www.amazon.com/Quinclorac-75-Herbicide-Quinstar-Select/dp/B015X6FP82/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492124978&sr=8-6&keywords=drive+xlr8

Someone on here was saying Drive XLR8 was awesome on crabgrass. I just got some, but haven't tried it out yet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058W42QS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2-4D will not kill crabgrass. It is a broad leaf killer. It will kill dandelions, clovers, and the like, but not crabgrass. Crabgrass is an annual, and can be controlled with applying a late fall or early spring pre-emergent fertilizer. The pre-emergent will stop the crabgrass (And other!) seeds from germinating and sprouting. You will not be able to grow any grass for a period of time after you apply the fertilizer.

Otherwise, you will want to combat the crabgrass before they drop their seeds for the year. You can do this with a non selective weed killer such as RoundUp, pull weeds with your bare hands, or you can purchase some weed killer that combats crabgrass.

For effectiveness, the pre-emergent is probably your best bet. If you are looking into taking care of your crabgrass now, you can look for herbicides that will kill the weed and not your grass. I am not endorsing the below products, but through reviews and a bit of research on my own, I was going to try these products on my yard to combat crabgrass.

Drive XLR8 Herbicide 1/2 Gallon 64 OZ. KILLS CRABGRASS

Bayer Advanced 704140A All-In-One Lawn Weed and Crabgrass Killer Concentrate

Finally, any herbicide you buy, buy in the concentrate. You will save money in the long run. Get a decent pump or battery sprayer and you will be all set.

I am in the same part of the state dealing with similar-looking grassy weeds, but a few different kinds. My (yet untested) plan is to hit it with Drive, which can also be purchased as the generic quinclorac.

https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Herbicide-Gallon-KILLS-CRABGRASS/dp/B0058W42QS

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/quinkill-max-crabgrass-and-weed-killer-p-3019.html

Note: not safe for St Augustine grass in case you have any under shade trees like I do.

Drive XLR8 will take care of the crabgrass without killing the grass, but it is pricey.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058W42QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AjVqDbYZ6FW7G

I would add a non-ionic surfactant as well.

This will knock it out in about 3 days. Make sure you use a good surfactant that contains methylated seed oil.

https://www.amazon.com/Drive-XLR8-Herbicide-Gallon-CRABGRASS/dp/B0058W42QS