FreeHand® 1.75G Herbicide and FreeHand® CA 1.75G Herbicide
Greater preemergent control
FreeHand 1.75G herbicide is fueled by dual actives on a superior granular carrier for more powerful preemergent control of the toughest grassy and broadleaf weeds and sedges in golf course turf, lawns, landscape beds and nursery stock
Key Benefits
More Powerful Preemergent Control -Dual-actives control the toughest broadleaf and grassy weeds and sedges
Durable Residual Protection -Convenient rate flexibility for longer-lasting residual activity or split applications
Seasonal Versatility - Block Poa annua with fall applications
Superior Granular Formulation -Excellent particle ballistics allow for even spreading and precision control
Advantages of FreeHand® 1.75G herbicide
• Selective preemergent control of annual grassy weeds, broadleaf weeds and sedges as they germinate
• Combines two active ingredients for broader weed spectrum and up to 3 months residual activity
• Excellent particle distribution creates a consistent and durable weed barrier
• Greater stability on soil surface and remains effective even with delayed irrigation or rainfall for up to 30 days
FreeHand 1.75G herbicide controls crabgrass, goosegrass, annual bluegrass, doveweed, spurges, oxalis, sedges and more
Precision spreading for maximum control
• Flexible rate range for program versatility with higher rates providing broader spectrum of control and longer residual
• Excellent summer safety profile and extensive list of tolerant ornamental plant species for applications to landscape beds
• Perfect for specialty areas including greens surrounds, sloped bunker faces, or difficult-to-spray areas
• For best results, follow immediately with light irrigation to move herbicide into the soil and prevent run-off or wash out
Turf best use recommendations
- Make applications spring through fall when soil temperatures are above 55ºF
- Activate herbicide barrier with rainfall or irrigation within 30 days
- Make sequential applications 5 to 8 weeks apart
- Make sure spreader is calibrated properly and avoid overlaps during application
- Tolerant turf types include: bahiagrass, bermudagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, kikuyugrass, St. Augustinegrass, seashore paspalum and zoysiagrass
See product label for full use instructions
Fall split applications of FreeHand 1.75G herbicide applied with 6-ft drop spreader on right. Heavy Poa annua infestation in non-treated skip on left.
Photo: Dr. Patrick McCullough, TX
Product Specifications
HRAC Group: 15+ 3
Active Ingredients (%): Dimethenamid-P (0.75%), Pendimethalin (1%)
Usage Rate: 100 to 200 lbs/ A
Formulation: Granular
Packaging: 1 x 50 lb
Key Weeds Controlled
Crabgrass, goosegrass, annual bluegrass, doveweed, spurges, oxalis and yellow nutsedge
Always read and follow label directions.
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