Sahara DG Herbicide

Sahara DG Herbicide, manufactured by BASP, is an easy-to-apply water-dispersible granule that provides complete burndown and total bare ground control of 150 species of annual and perennial grasses, broadleaf weeds, and vines.

Sahara DG Herbicide keeps new weeds from emerging all season long within non-cropland areas in a single application. This easy-to-use product is compatible with drift control agents and won't impact nearby vegetation - even sensitive crops when used according to label directions.

Tools Needed

You will need a handheld pump sprayer or backpack sprayer. For larger volume applications, you will need a professional spray rig.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Sahara DG Herbicide you need by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). For acreage, take the square footage and divide by one acre (square footage / 43,560 = acres). Sahara DG's broadcast rate is 7 to 19 lb. in at least 100 gallons of water per acre. Spot treatments should be done at a rate of 0.5 to 1 lb. of product in a gallon of water along with an adjuvant to cover 1,000 square feet.
• Step 2: Since Sahara DG is a water-dispersible granule, it is important to add the chemical to water. To mix, you will put water in your sprayer, then add the appropriate amount of chemicals and shake it up.
• Step 3: Apply the Sahara mixture to the target treatment areas, spraying to wet but not to the point of runoff. For uniform coverage, it is recommended to use a fan spray pattern.

Where to Use

Sahara DG Herbicide can be applied to railroads, utility, pipeline, and highway rights-of-way, fence rows, farmyards and around farm buildings, non-irrigation ditch banks, and industrial noncropland areas such as utility plant sites, petroleum tank farms, pumping installations, and storage areas where bare ground is desired.

When to Use

For annual weed control, Sahara may be applied either pre-emergently or post-emergently. However, a late pre-emergent to early post-emergent application is the method of choice for most situations. For perennial weed control, Sahara DG is only effective when applied post-emergently and will not control perennial weeds that have not emerged at the time of application. For maximum activity, weeds should be growing vigorously at the time of postemergence.

Safety Information

Sahara DG Herbicide is safe is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product.

Do not allow people or pets to enter the treated area until the sprays have dried. 

Special Considerations

The Sahara DG Herbicide cannot come into contact with fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and seeds.