Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer, manufactured by VPG, is an fast and effective selective systemic grass killer used to eliminate the toughest of annual grassy weeds such as crabgrass or bermudagrass.

As a systemic herbicide, Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer will quickly travel through the entire plant after it is absorbed by the foliage. Within two days, you will see your targeted foliage exhibit leaf and stem curling and eventually death. Best part of this application, is due to the active ingredient sethoxydim 18.0% it will only eliminate the listed foliage without harming desirable plants in the vicinity

Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer is a great liquid herbicide to use when treated emerged weeds around trees and shrubs. For better results, you will need to add an oil concentrate to increase Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer rate of elimination.

Tools Needed

To apply Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer, you will need either a handheld sprayer, backpack sprayer, or a hose end sprayer. For most general applications, a handheld or backpack sprayer is recommended.

This product will need to be applied with an oil concentrate such as an nonionic surfactant like Alligare 90. 

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer to use by calculating the treatment areas square footage. To find the square footage, measure in feet then multiply the length and width together (length X width = square footage). For spot treatments and hose end sprayer applications, apply 1 fl. oz. of Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer with 1 fl. oz. of oil concentrate per gallon of water per 1,800 sq. ft. For example, if you have a treatment area of 5,400 sq. ft., divide this by the standard treatment area square footage (1,800) to determine you will need 3 fl. oz. of product and surfactant to apply for the total treatment area (treatment area / 1,800 sq. ft. = 3 oz. of product and surfactant to use).
• Step 2: To mix, you will first fill your selected sprayer halfway with appropriate amount of water, then add the measured amount of Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer and surfactant, and add the remaining amount of water inside the sprayer. Secure the sprayer lid then shake thoroughly until spray mixture is evenly mixed.
• Step 3: Go to application area and pump the handle of the sprayer to pressurize. For hose end sprayers, adjust sprayer settings until it can be applied at a low pressure volume. With your selected sprayer, apply a coarse spray pattern evenly to the targeted area and weed surfaces until wet. Avoid spraying to the point of runoff. Depending on the location and foliage, a second application can be applied but will vary as to when it can be applied.

Where to Use

Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer may be used in residential lawns, flowers, bedding plants, evergreens shrubs, trees and ornamental groundcovers.

Refer to the label for specific tree, shrubs, fruits and vegetable species to treat.

When to Use

Use Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer to spray over the top of desirable plants infested by grassy weeds or directly spray onto young or established weed leaves. Apply this product when weeds are actively growing, typically in the spring, but do not exceed the minimum of days to harvest. Refer to the label as some species of plants have different days of when they can be applied, due to their harvest dates.

For best results, spray on a warm, day where rainfall is not expected within one hour after application.

Safety Information

Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer is safe to use around children or pets when applied according to the product label. Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing or applying this product.

Wait at least 24 hours or until spray mixture has dried before allowing children, pets, or other individuals from entering the treatment area.

Special Considerations

Ferti-lome Over the Top ll Grass Killer can be used on many species of plants, except Azaleas (var. Snow), Japanese Privet, Potentilla, Snow in Summer, Red Oak and White Oak and ornamental grass.

This product does not control sedge (including Nutsedge or Nutgrass), Annual Bluegrass, or broadleaf weeds. Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Hard Fescue, and Dichondra Turfs are also tolerant to this product

This product needs to be applied with an oil concentration. If applied alone, results will not be as easily seen.