This pre-emergent, selective herbicide is a specialty herbicide that contains both Surflan and Balan for a double knockdown of difficult to control crabgrass and more than 50 types of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. As a pre-emergent herbicide, use XL 2G prior to germination of target weeds or right after cultivation. It does not control existing weeds. For existing weeds, use a post-emergent herbicide with 41 %  Glyphosate such as, Eraser , Agrisel GlyPhoSel Pro 41% or cultivation.
Surflan XL 2G contains Surflan and Balan and has long been the gold standard for preventing weeds, especially crabgrass. Fifty pounds will cover a half acre.
Product Information
XL 2G Granules = Surflan + Balan
XL 2G is a combination herbicide of two different active ingredients.This pre-emergent, selective herbicide is a specialty herbicide that contains both Surflan and Balan for a double knockdown of difficult to control crabgrass and more than 50 types of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
This granulated formulation will last longer than typical liquid pre-emergent herbicides. It will not wash away and it is safe to use on wet foliage. You get 4-5 month control with one application. Length of weed control will vary with rate of XL 2G applied, soil conditions, termperature, weed population, etc. Monitor and observe level of weed control needed for additional applications if needed.
XL 2G Pre-Emergent Herbicide
As a pre-emergent herbicide, use XL 2G prior to germination of target weeds or right after cultivation. It does not control existing weeds. For existing weeds, use a post-emergent herbicide with 41 % Glyphosate such as, Eraser Glyphosate, Agrisel GlyPhoSel Pro 41% or cultivation. These glyphosate herbicides are non-selective, so be careful of spraying desirable vegetation.
 XL 2G Works In:
Container grown ornaments
Landscape Ornamentals
Nursery stock
Ground Covers
Established Flowers
Ornamental Bulbs
Non-bearing fruit and nut trees and non-bearing vineyards
Christmas tree plantations
Non-cropland
Established tall fescue and warm season turf (including bahiagrass, bermudagrass
A Selective Preemergence herbicide for control of certain annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Annual grasses such as crabgrass, bluegrass, foxtail, goosegrass, and many more listed and broadleaf weeds such as chickweed, henbit, spurge and many more listed.
Active Ingredient(s)
Benefin (Balan) ....1% Oryzalin (Surflan).... 1%
For Use In
Landscape ornamentals, Nursery stock, Ground covers, Established flower, Non-cropland and Established tall fescue and warm season turf including bahiagrass, bermudagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, St.Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass.
Yield
N/A
Mixture
For turf apply 2.3 to 3.4 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Application
For Prevention of Summer Annual Grasses and Broadleaf Weeds
Single Application Program : Apply 3.4 lbs. of XL2G per 1000 square feet (150 lbs per acre) Â in early spring or late winter, prior to weed germination.
Split application Program: As an alternative to a single application XL2G may be applied in a split application. This is the preferred method when the initial application is made well in advance of weed germination and where weed control is desired for a longer period of time. Apply 2.3 pounds of XL2G per 1000 square feet (100 lbs per acre)in an initial application followed by a second application of of 2.3 pounds per 1000 square feet (100 lbs per acre) Â 8 to 10 weeks later.
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Weed Control In Florida
Apply 150 pounds per acre of XL 2G three times a year, or every 90-100 days, in the fall, early spring and early summer. Do not apply more than 150 lbs per acre of XL2G in any single application.
Not Available for Purchase In
AK, CT, NY
More Instructions
A single rainfall or sprinkler irrigation of 0.5 inches or more, or flood irrigation is required to activate XL 2G.