Herbicide reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 162 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 65 posts to rank the best Herbicide brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/lawncare, r/GardeningAustralia, r/NativePlantGardening, r/Winnipeg, r/gardening. Top-rated brands include Glyphosate (4.0/5), Celsius (4.5/5), Triclopyr (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews162
Subreddits16
Posts65
Brands74
Products44
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#1
Glyphosate
4.0
(18)
"The cut stump method is effective during this time of year."
"Used it on dormant Buffalo grass and zoysia, to remove other weeds. Never been an issue."
"Perfect opportunity to paint that with straight glyphosate concentrate."
"Glyphosate will kill all those weeds and has no residual."
"If you are set on herbicide glyphosate is the safest and most effective thing to use on grass."
"Option B with concentrated glyphosate is recommended, but safety precautions are essential."
"Glyphosate works effectively unless the roots are damaged."
"Glyphosate"
"Effective for controlling weeds when used properly."
"Glyphosate."
#2
Celsius
4.5
(10)
"Celsius handles nearly all broadleaf weeds."
"I would go celcius WG with MSM or manor."
"Celsius is a good broad spectrum herbicide."
"Combination of Celsius and Certainty will handle 95% of the weeds you encounter."
"Celsius for sure."
"Celsius WG would be my suggestion."
"Atrazine, Metsulfuron methyl, Celsius, revolver, tribute total, recognition, etc, etc."
"Celsius"
"Otherwise, celsius. Diquat, or glyphosate."
"Celsius."
#3
Triclopyr
4.0
(11)
"Triclopyr"
"Triclopyr is best against clover."
"Water based triclopyr works excellent with the hack and squirt technique."
"I've had better luck with triclopyr than glyphosate."
"Very happy with the product; it knocked out 3 of the main clusters quickly."
"You can paint triclopyr or glyphosate on the plants and avoid spraying."
"Works well in combination with 2,4-D for tough lawn care."
"Triclopyr can be more effective on many woody or viney plants."
"With cut and paint or basal bark you’d be using triclopyr most likely."
"For under the table, triclopyr with a surfactant."
#4
Bow and Arrow
4.4
(7)
"Bow and Arrow is awesome stuff that actually works and doesn’t kill the grass"
"Bow and Arrow is great!"
"Bow and arrow will sort the weeds and leave the grass."
"Hit it with Bow and Arrow. Wait 4 weeks. See what’s left and manually weed."
"Those “clover” with little yellow flower are probably creeping oxalis, you can use bow and arrow"
"Bow and Arrow, Amgrow Bin-Die"
"You want something like bow and arrow selective herbicide."
#5
Tenacity
3.4
(9)
"Tenacity"
"I definitely don't mind having to reapply Tenacity in 2 weeks nor the white color."
"Tenacity."
"Tenacity works wonders, it won't kill goose grass though."
"Tenacity is the best option for weed grass if you're unsure about the type."
"I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet, been wanting to try out tenacity."
"Tenacity is not a reliable selective herbicide and requires multiple applications."
"The reviewer suggests using 2,4 D instead of Tenacity for better results."
"Tenacity isn't a great post-emergent herbicide. It works ok on some grassy weeds."
#6
Roundup
3.0
(7)
"Diesel fuel and round up mixed 1:1. It will work."
"The concentrated version works effectively when mixed with soap."
"Peavey mart, get roundup concentrate."
"The big box stores will sell round up to you."
"It only kills the leaves for a little while, then they grow back."
"Consumer Roundup won't kill a tree. Sometimes it struggles with weeds."
"The super concentrate is much more expensive and not worth the price."
#7
Quinclorac
3.8
(4)
"Effective for mature lawns with the right combination of chemicals."
"For the crabgrass I would use quinclorac."
"Quinclorac is effective for certain weed grasses."
"For crabgrass...buuuut, yeah it will take out your clover as well."
#8
Revolver
3.0
(5)
"Revolver for fescue and poa. Revolver will be very temperature dependent this time of year."
"If it's in bermuda or zoysia use revolver"
"There are plenty of products labeled for Poa control that are not glyphosate. Revolver, Katana, Certainty, etc."
"Revolver is a herbicide that will destroy poa in Bermuda but it is super expensive."
"Revolver is not a good herbicide to use in St Augustine."
#9
Certainty
4.7
(3)
"Certainty takes care of the grassy weeds."
"Certainty effectively controls quack grass, poa annua, and sedges."
"Certainty."
#10
Unknown Herbicide
3.3
(4)
"It might be good to contact the nearest agricultural extension, they will have advice for which herbicide is best to remove invasives like this."
"2-4D is the only thing they recommend."
"Most also would recco a surfactant, to help it stay on the foliage longer, increasing efficacy."
"The only time Id use a herbicide is for something horrible like a big pitysporum or fig."
#11
Herbicide
4.3
(3)
"Not much herbicide used and very effective"
"These grass-specific herbicides are safe for trees."
"Effective herbicide, 2 applications as recommended on the bottle work well."
#12
Par 3
3.7
(3)
"Par lll is the way to go. It won't kill your lawn."
"Par3 if you can find it, there's always people on FB marketplace."
"Look for Par 3."
#13
Spectracide
3.7
(3)
"A good option for KBG that controls both crabgrass and many other weeds."
"Spectracide's weed killer is really good for killing various weeds like crabgrass and nutsedge."
"Hit the spot with a spray (spectracide works for me) after pulling it up."
#14
Bayer
3.3
(3)
"I use Bayer BioAdvanced products from Lowes/HD and Image. That covers just about all the weeds I see."
"Season long control sounds so good. I’m currently using Xonerate."
"Glyphosate is harmful to the environment and has been linked to cancer."
#15
2,4-D
3.0
(3)
"Might be a bit more targeted for clover in tall fescue."
"2-4d will let you keep your existing grass and overseed."
"NOT regular 2-4D"
#16
Buffalo Pro
4.5
(2)
"FYI Bin die and buffalo pro are exactly the same."
"Buffalo pro from bunnings"
#17
Fusilade
4.5
(2)
"Fusilade"
"Check the label but Fusilade should do it."
#18
Ortho
4.5
(2)
"I've had great results combatting both."
"It's readily available, cheap, and isn’t harsh on the grass even when not dormant."
#19
Big Box Store
4.5
(2)
"For 95%+ of your weed problems, any product found in a big box store that has 2,4-D in it will do the trick to selectively kill off the weeds but leave the grass."
"If you want something that will also help with crabgrass, then get the 2,4-D product that also states crabgrass on the label."
#20
Weed and Feed
2.7
(3)
"Manually weed anything larger than a $1 coin, then use Weed'n'feed."
"Weed and feed for broadleaf. Read the labels/directions ensuring it’s suitability for your lawn"
"I swear weed n feed spreads weeds on my lawn rather than kills them"
#21
Kleen Lawn
4.0
(2)
"Rotate (up to) monthly sprays between kleen lawn and bin die. (So as to hit a variety of weeds and not use too much of one chemical)"
"Amgrow Kleen Lawn. A good selective herbicide that is reasonably priced."
#22
Barricade
4.0
(2)
"Apparently Barricade granular works in ornamental beds and it is much cheaper than SnapShot"
"Recommended as a preemergent to prevent unwelcome growth."
#23
TZone
4.0
(2)
"Tzone."
"TZone"
#24
David Gray
4.0
(2)
"Effective against crabgrass and clover, but may cause browning on new turf."
"Effective herbicide for controlling summer grass."
#25
Alligaire Triclopyr 4
5.0
(1)
"Hands down the most effective thing."
#26
Crossbow Herbicide
5.0
(1)
"Best applied in the fall."
#27
Tricyclovir
5.0
(1)
"Poured tricyclovir into the holes. They all died"
#28
Crossbow
5.0
(1)
"Crossbow + Sticker. Very cheap, very effective."
#29
Killex
5.0
(1)
"Killex works great, kills the weeds including the roots."
#30
DoMyOwn
5.0
(1)
"SpeedZone is highly effective for killing weeds."
#31
HPZ PR America
5.0
(1)
"It's been a lifesaver for our lawn overrun with chamberbitter gripeweed. Applied it carefully post-emergent, and within days, we noticed a significant reduction in the weeds without harming the grass."
#32
Surge
5.0
(1)
"I like Surge over Speedzone, can spray with temps up to 90, also has dicamba so good for some grassy weeds."
#33
Atrazine
5.0
(1)
"You can also use Atrazine."
#34
T Zone
5.0
(1)
"T Zone wiped it out completely in a few days."
#35
Vinegar and Solar Salt Solution
4.0
(1)
"I cut off the plant and soaked the rest in a bottle half full of water, solar salt, and vinegar."
#36
Gordon's SpeedZone
4.0
(1)
"Mixed with tenacity."
#37
Stump Killer
4.0
(1)
"Drill a hole down the centre of the stump and pour directly into the whole stump killer or a strong herbicide"
#38
Wetland-Safe Glyphosate
4.0
(1)
"Best painted on freshly cut stumps and not sprayed"
#39
Organic Herbicide
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used this organic product w/success."
#40
Pylex
4.0
(1)
"I recommend a digital scale that has milligram resolution for precise dosing."
#41
Ammonium Nonanoate
4.0
(1)
"If the bermuda is dormant you can look into a product containing ammonium nonanoate."
#42
Prodiamine WDG
4.0
(1)
"Rotating between Prodiamine WDG in the spring and Bensumec 4LF in the fall."
#43
Garlon 4
4.0
(1)
"I was recommended to use a product called Garlon 4 for the hack & squirt or paint."
#44
Drive XLR8
4.0
(1)
"Quinclorac. Check out something like Drive XLR8."
#45
Preen
4.0
(1)
"Try Preen Lawn Weed Control or anything else with 2,4-d"
#46
Katana
4.0
(1)
"Katana Herbicide"
#47
Weed B Gon
4.0
(1)
"You can buy a pre-mixed hose end sprayer of "Weed B Gon Chickweed, Clover & Oxalis Killer""
#48
Speed Zone
4.0
(1)
"I use speed zone personally"
#49
Negate
4.0
(1)
"Negate works well for me."
#50
Turflon Estar
4.0
(1)
"It's effective on a range of weeds including chickweed and dandelions too."
#51
Scotts
4.0
(1)
"You can get decent feet from Bunnings. Like Scotts lawn builder slow release."
#52
Speedzone Southern
4.0
(1)
"The 2.5 gallon jug is around $100 on Amazon and lasts a good while if you’re spot spraying under an acre of turf."
#53
Sublime
4.0
(1)
"I've started using Sublime to combat wild violet, creeping charlie, dandelion and crabgrass and it's been working well so far."
#54
Sedge Ender
4.0
(1)
"I did mix a little sedge ender for some spots that I had as well."
#55
Morning Glory
4.0
(1)
"Morning glory is tough to kill and can be effectively managed with gly."
#56
Freehand
4.0
(1)
"Used by turf farms, effective in controlling unwanted growth."
#57
Rodeo
4.0
(1)
"We used Rodeo on stilt and were just as careful as we could be. It went pretty decent."
#58
Mecoprop
4.0
(1)
"Mecoprop is effective, especially for spot treating with topical spray."
#59
Prodiamine
4.0
(1)
"7 acres is the only thing that gives me pause but if it's all established turf that's what I'd use for any other lawn. Apply at 55 degree soil temp is the usual recommendation."
#60
Glyphosate/Triclopyr
4.0
(1)
"Glyphosate takes a couple weeks, triclopyr takes 2-3 weeks. It sounds like you’ve put enough product down to kill almost anything."
#61
Bermudagrass
4.0
(1)
"Bermudagrass is a warm season grass that some people love, commonly used on sports fields."
#62
Sulfentrazone
4.0
(1)
"Sulfentrazone is another option for killing weed grasses."
#63
MSM
3.0
(1)
"You can use so many things but MSM is the cheapest."
#64
Monument
3.0
(1)
"You could look up MONUMENT herbicide."
#65
Lonhro
3.0
(1)
"There’s a product called “lonhro 100wg herbicide” in Australia."
#66
Sedge Hammer
3.0
(1)
"I’ve heard people say sedge hammer will do it?"
#67
Steer
3.0
(1)
"A product called Steer, not sure of the active chemical in it."
#68
SeedWorldUSA
2.0
(1)
"Tenacity won't kill creeping Charlie, but it did ok for a lot of miscellaneous weeds."
#69
Surepower
2.0
(1)
"Surepower works well but should not be used on overcast or cool days."
#70
Ornamec
2.0
(1)
"Not sure if he is using the Ornamec correctly or not or if it just doesn’t work very well."
#71
24b
2.0
(1)
"Spot spraying with 24b is advised, but caution is needed due to its mobility in soil."
#72
Trimec
1.0
(1)
"I've been using Trimec+Triclopyr clover and stuff just melts."
#73
IMAGE
1.0
(1)
"I tried this stuff -- claims to kill poa -- and it didn't do a thing."
#74
Tractor Supply
1.0
(1)
"Foot thick bittersweet will laugh at anything you put on it, and you might have to dig straight to China to get the whole root mass out."
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