Best Basf Weed Killers in 2026

Use with most pesticides to improve results

high quality oil and surfactants/emulsifiers

rapid penetration of plant leaf tissue

highly recommended as a replacement for non-iconic surfactants

Temporary formulation - will not permanently stain treated surfaces

Non toxic to people, animals and the local environment

Can be used inside and outside the home

Easily Marks Grass and Lawns

Works great with herbicides as well as fertilizers & insecticides

Has a blue colorant that indicates where you have applied a chemical spray

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3X SUPER CONCENTRATE BLUE MARKER: PetraTools Sprayer’s Blue is a highly concentrated water soluble spray colorant for fertilizers, herbicides, and weed killer products. This is a super concentrate that requires 3X’s less marker per gallon compared to other lawn dyes so that you get 3X’s the value for your money. With its extremely visible blue color, you can quickly locate the liquid products applied on your lawn and clogged nozzles or blockages in your sprayer. Saves you time spraying!

Quickly Fades: No need to worry about seeing your yard blue for a long time! Our blue turf mark will fade in 24-48 hours. It naturally disappears with rainfall and exposure to sunlight and doesn’t stain your shoes, clothes, or pets. Compatible with tenacity herbicide, surfactant for herbicide, mesotrione, & all herbicides.

The Perfect Spray Pattern Dye: Sprayer’s Blue is perfectly designed for use with sprayers. As a dependable and trusted sprayer manufacturer, PetraTools is developing the lawn solutions you need for the sprayers that get the job done right. 100% Safe to Use, Sprayer’s Blue is formulated with non-irritating ingredients - our spray marker is 100% safe to use around people, pets, and the environment.

Liquid Harvest Mesotrione is a very useful herbicide as it prevents crabgrass seed germination and kills broadleaf weeds (dandelion and clover among others) on contact, while allowing certain cool season turfgrass to grow in a weed-free environment.

Liquid Harvest Mesotrione has a 40% active ingredient that inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible plant species. It is distributed throughout the plant after being absorbed by the plants through roots, shoots and leaves.

Liquid Harvest Mesotrione targets 46 broadleaf species of weed and grass. It can combat Barnyard grass, Carpetweed, Chickweed, Clover, Crabgrass (large & smooth), Dandelion, Foxtail, Goosegrass, Henbit, Yellow Nutsedge, Purslane, Thistle, Wild Carrot, and others.

KILLS WEEDS, NOT THE LAWN: Controls listed weeds – including crabgrass – not the lawn (when used as directed)

KILLS CRABGRASS: Apply the first time you see crabgrass in your lawn

KILLS 470+ TYPES OF WEEDS: Controls all types of listed broadleaf and grassy weeds, including crabgrass, dandelion, chickweed, clover and yellow nutsedge (see product label for complete list)

Liquid Harvest Mesotrione is a very useful herbicide as it prevents crabgrass seed germination and kills broadleaf weeds (dandelion and clover among others) on contact, while allowing certain cool season turfgrass to grow in a weed-free environment.

Liquid Harvest Mesotrione has a 40% active ingredient that inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible plant species. It is distributed throughout the plant after being absorbed by the plants through roots, shoots and leaves.

Liquid Harvest Mesotrione targets 46 broadleaf species of weed and grass. It can combat Barnyard grass, Carpetweed, Chickweed, Clover, Crabgrass (large & smooth), Dandelion, Foxtail, Goosegrass, Henbit, Yellow Nutsedge, Purslane, Thistle, Wild Carrot, and others.

Drive XLR8 herbicide is the latest technology in providing unsurpassed crabgrass control.

Drive XLR8 herbicide provides outstanding residual control for up to 30 to 45 days with a single application. Is rain fast Quicker (in less then an hour). A proprietary, water-based formulation, Drive XLR8 herbicide improves the control of Bindweed, Clover, Crabgrass, Dandelion, Dollarweed, Foxtail, Kikuyugrass, Signalgrass, Speedwell, Torpedograss several broadleaves (clover, speedwell) and numerous other troublesome weeds.

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1.25 gallon Other Pin-Dee 3.3 herbicide functions and benefits are : Pin-Dee Pre emergent Herbicide with Pendimethanlin

Emulsifiable concentrate containing 3.3 pounds of active Pendimethalin per gallon.

It is an herbicide for pre-emergence control of most annual grasses and certain boadleaf weeds.

Safe to Use On: St. Augustine, Common Bermuda, Bahia and Centipede Grasses. When used properly, this product will cause very little reaction or yellowing to the above listed grass types. This product is taken in through the leaves to wipe out weeds and roots.

This product qualifies for exemption from EPA registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, Section 25(b) rule.

Does Not Harm St Augustine Grass

Is one of a few herbicides recommended by university specialists that has shown excellent crop safety on annuals, perennials and woody ornamentals.

Is for over-the-top use in nurseries on woody species and perennial species that are sensitive to oxyfluorfen or other selected broadleaf herbicides.

Contains the active ingredient pendimethalin, the long-time industry leader in preemergent weed control performance and value.

Sodium Salt of Bentazon 44%

Commercial, Residential Turf-grass and Ornamentals

5 tsp. (0.75 oz.) per 1 - 2 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft.

Drive XLR8 herbicide is labeled for use in: residential, commercial and industrial turfgrasses, golf courses, sod farms, sports and recreation fields.

Drive XLR8 herbicide even controls crabgrass in the mature stages — four tillers or more. And Drive XLR8 herbicide provides outstanding residual control for up to 30 to 45 days with a single application.

Spray coverage should be uniform and complete. It is recommended to not mow two days before or after application. Irrigation may improve weed control, if soil moisture is not sufficient. Drive XLR8 herbicide may be tank-mixed with other pre- and postemergent grass herbicides, along with postemergent broadleaf herbicides.

PREVENT WEED DEVELOPMENT: Barricade 4FL controls the growth and development of weeds before they germinate. Barricade 4FL will not control weeds after they have germinated. This product is labeled for use in a broad range of areas such as vegetation sites, turf species, weed control, grass, broadleaf weeds, established turfgrasses, lawns, sod nurseries, and Christmas tree farms.

LONG-LASTING PREEMERGENCE WEED PREVENTION: Take action before unsightly vegetation infiltrates your landscaped lawn with our pre-emergent concentrate. One application can prevent weeds season long when used as directed. You can apply this selective weed spray solution several months before germination and expect it to work well into the peak season.

ULTRA EFFECTIVE: You can use more Barricade for season-long targeted weed control and modulate your use during shorter growing seasons. It's the ideal weed prevention solution for your container, field-grown, and landscape ornamentals.

Arsenal PowerLine is recommended for the establishment and maintenance of wildlife openings

Arsenal PowerLine may also be used for the release of unimproved Bermudagrass and for use under certain paved surfaces

Will control most annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in addition to many brush and vine species.

The active herbicide ingredient ranges from 23.6 % ammonium salt to imazapic.

PLATEAU can be applied either preemergence or postemergence. However, a postemergence application is the method of choice in most situations. Refer to the label for specific recommendations.

PLATEAU Herbicide Plateau herbicide can be effective in providing the weed control and can be helpful in making the green turf areas more high lightened. Plateau is termed as an imidazolinone herbicide which is effectively applied on PPI, EP, PRE or POST to control the growth of grass. Plateau herbicide also makes notable contributions in controlling the cheat grass before the seedling. The damage is very minimum in these types of grasses hence the use of such grasses is at maximum rate on

4 OZ BOTTLE

Active Ingredient: Topramezone - 29.7%

Target pests: Annual Grass Weeds, Perennial grass weeds.

Uniformly apply ARSENAL 0.5 Granule with properly calibrated aer-ial or ground equipment at a rate of 200 to 300 lbs/A (1.0 to 1.5 lbs.A.E. of product per acre).

Weed killer with an extended wand to make it easy to spot-treat lawn weeds

Kills over 250 weeds, including crabgrass, dandelion, clover, and yellow nutsedge-won't harm your lawn

Lawn weed killer for use on Northern grasses, including Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fescue, bermudagrass, buffalograss, and zoysiagrass