Q&A – How long will an herbicide application remain effective after a rainfall?
Question:
How long will an herbicide application remain effective after a rainfall?
Answer:
The label will tell you how long it needs to sit on the plant before rain to be effective. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the key is the herbicide needs time to dry. Then it has been absorbed by the plant. Retired MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Lelia Kelly gives some additional tips.
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How long will an herbicide application remain effective after a rainfall?
Answer:
The label will tell you how long it needs to sit on the plant before rain to be effective. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the key is the herbicide needs time to dry. Then it has been absorbed by the plant. Retired MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Lelia Kelly gives some additional tips.
Related Videos:
Herbicide Basics
Three Common Herbicides
Herbicide Modes Of Action
Related Resources:
Label Recommendations for Rain Delays with Postemergence Herbicides
Herbicide How-to: Understanding herbicide mode of action