Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller (Bromoxynil & MCPA)

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is not registered or recommended to control broadleaf carpet grass.

To our knowledge, no herbicides are registered to control creeping charlie effectively. Repeated applications of selective broadleaf weedkillers like Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller should help to suppress the weed, and with ongoing maintenance sprays reduce it from the turf. Results can't be guaranteed because the weed is not listed on the product's weed table. A good wetting agent or penetrant should be included with the spray mix (do not use detergent or washing liquid) for best results.

In general, waiting at least 24 hours after applying Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is recommended before allowing people and pets back onto the treated area. This will give the herbicide time to dry and to be absorbed by the weeds.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is not registered to control Richardia.  To our knowledge, no selective herbicides are registered to control Richardia.

Including a surfactant/ penetrant or wetting agent with Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is recommended to provide the best results. Penetrants are a premium Wetting Agent, Spreading Agent, Penetrating Surfactant and anti-evaporant all in one and are recommended on weeds with hard to wet, waxy or hairy leaves/foliage & in challenging hot, dry or wet application conditions. We recommend organosilicone penetrants such as PCT Reactor Penetrant, Consume Penetrant, or Eurochem Penetrant for the best results,

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is a post-emergent herbicide recommended for actively growing weeds for best results. It can be applied as a spot spray or a whole lawn application. It will only target the existing weeds in the lawn and does not provide ongoing residual control. If there are existing weed seeds in the soil, these will germinate under suitable conditions. We recommend pre-emergent herbicides such as Spartan Herbicide, Barricade Herbicide, Oxafert or Echelon Duo Advanced Herbicide, Insecticide & Fertiliser for residual control.

Like all pesticides, 'Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller' requires attention to safety practices. It is important to protect yourself, your livestock and your pets from exposure to herbicides that contain Bromoxynil & MCPA until they have dried. These herbicides should be used and applied according to the label instructions. Read and follow the label instructions carefully. This is the most important step in protecting yourself and your pets from exposure to herbicides. The label will tell you how to apply the herbicide safely and what precautions to take. (1) Wear protective clothing when applying herbicides. (2) Keep children, livestock and pets away from treated areas. Children and pets should not play in or near treated areas until the herbicide has dried completely. (3) Wash your hands thoroughly after applying herbicides. 

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller does not list the compatibility with foliar fertilisers. As many herbicides are mixed with fertilisers in tank mixes, this could be done 'off-label' at your own risk. We recommend a jar test of the products used in the correct ratios. A jar test aims to determine the compatibility of two or more chemicals before mixing them in a large batch. This is especially important when mixing herbicides and fertilisers, as some combinations can be incompatible and cause adverse reactions. If the mixture shows no signs of incompatibility after 30 minutes, it is considered compatible and can be safely mixed in a large batch. It should not be used if the mixture shows any signs of incompatibility. Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is compatible with the following herbicides - Metsulfuron-Methyl, Diclofop-Methyl, Dicamba, MCPA, Dimethoate, Omethaote, Endosulfan & Chlorpyrifos. Tank mixing Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller with other herbicides is 'off-label' and at your own risk.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is registered to control clover and other species of the trefoil & medic family in certain situations.  The product's label indicates that Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller will cause damage to areas where medics are present. Another option that you may also like to consider is the Kamba M Herbicide.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller has no best-before or expiry date.  Pesticides can deteriorate with age, and the best practice is to use them in approximately 3-5 years from the date of manufacture.

Including a surfactant or wetting agent with Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is recommended to provide the best results. Using a surfactant or adjuvant with a selective herbicide can have several benefits. (1) Improved herbicide coverage: Surfactants or adjuvants can help herbicides spread more evenly across the plant surface, ensuring that the herbicide reaches all parts of the targeted plant. This can lead to more effective weed control. (2) Increased herbicide absorption: Surfactants or adjuvants can help herbicides penetrate the plant's waxy cuticle layer, increasing the herbicide's absorption into the plant. This can improve the herbicide's effectiveness and reduce the amount of herbicide required. (3) Reduced herbicide runoff: Surfactants or adjuvants can help herbicides stick to the plant surface and reduce runoff, minimising the risk of herbicides contaminating nearby water sources. (4) Improved weed control: Using a surfactant or adjuvant with a selective herbicide such as Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller can enhance its effectiveness in controlling weeds.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller controls Bindi, Clover, Oxalis and other broadleaf weeds in Buffalo, Kikuyu, Couch, QLD Blue Couch and other typical grass lawns. It will not target grassy weeds such as Paspalum. We recommend either DSMA Selective Herbicide, registered to control Paspalum (Paspalum Dilatatum) or ProForce Duke Herbicide for the suppression and seed head reduction Bahia Grass (Paspalum notatum).

Bow & Arrow Herbicide and Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller are registered to control Bindi, Clover, Oxalis and other broadleaf weeds in Buffalo, Kikuyu, Couch, QLD Blue Couch and other typical grass lawns. We recommend adding to the tank mix a good surfactant/ penetrant to increase efficiency, wetting and spray coverage. We have a wide range available in Shop Our Range/Farm Chemicals/Wetting Agents. 

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller does not explicitly list a reapplication interval between applications. After Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller has been applied, an interval should be observed to ensure that the herbicide is effective and that there is no risk of damage to the turf. The retreatment interval will depend on the turf type, the weeds' growth stage, and the environmental conditions.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is not registered to control Richardia Humistrata.  To our knowledge, no herbicides are registered to control Richardia Humistrata.  

The Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is not fitted with a bung that is suitable to have a drum tap fitted.  Other options include replacement caps with taps (available from most hardware stores) or a drum pump.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is registered to control various broadleaf weeds in Buffalo, Kikuyu, Couch, QLD Blue Couch and other common grass lawns. It is not registered or recommended to control Nutgrass.  Militate MSMA Herbicide is also not registered or recommended to control nutgrass in lawns. We suggest herbicides made from Halosulfuron (Tempra 750 WG, Nutless Herbicide or Sempra 750WG Herbicide) for this purpose. These are registered for the selective, post-emergence control of nutgrass and Mullumbimby couch in turf and are compatible with Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller. Please carefully read 'directions for use' label before application. The 'directions for use' can be found on the product screen under the SDS & Technical tab as a downloadable file.

Dicamba is the only selective active registered with the AVPMA to control Pennywort in turf, but it will cause death or severe damage to your buffalo lawn.  You might like to try an 'off-label' application of Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller or Bow and Arrow Herbicide.  Even though these do not include control of Pennywort, they are safe to use on Buffalo Turf and, with repeat applications, 'may' suppress and eventually remove the weed.  Off-label trials are undertaken at your own risk and are not guaranteed by the manufacturer.  They should be done in inconspicuous or small areas or the target area before a complete application is undertaken.

1 - Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is only registered to control certain weeds in the situations specifically listed on the product's label (directions for use).  It is selective for broadleaf weeds and not a general-purpose knockdown weedkiller.
2 - Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller works by foliar contact with the plant and has no ongoing residual control.  
3 - Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is a post-emergence spray only with no residual control.  If there are dormant seeds in the soil, they will still successfully regerminate in the future.
4 - Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is registered to be manufactured and approved for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), which is the Australian Government regulator that oversees all agricultural and veterinary (Agvet) chemical products in Australia.
5 - There is no warranty that Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller has residual control as it is not registered for this purpose or makes claims that it does.
6 - Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is manufactured by Pest Control Technologies (PCT) who are located in Brisbane, Australia.  Many of the active ingredients used in the formulation are sourced from overseas factories as they are not made in Australia.

Providing the Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller was applied where a total of 60mL of chemical was evenly applied over 100m²; it should not have damaged the Buffalo Grass.  If it was applied heavier than this rate (likely if applied by spot spraying, not boom application), then phytotoxicity may have occurred, particularly if the temperature was 20^o or higher.  The clover that was sprayed should show the effects of the chemical after 3-weeks, particularly if a suitable wetting agent was also used when spraying.  

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller does not claim or is registered to control Fireweed in any situation.  The Bromoxynil 200g/L formulation (i.e. Bromicide 200 Selective Herbicide) is registered to control Fireweed (young plants, not flowering) in many situations and would be a better option.  Grazon Extra or Shotup Herbicide is recommended for flowering Fireweed, but these herbicides can't be used in turf situations.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller recommendation is 30mL per 5 – 10L of water per 50m² or 60mL per 100m². Using this recommendation, you will have to calculate  how much water you will need to achieve this i.e. if you know you can evenly apply 5L  over 50m²  with  your hand sprayer, you would mix 30mL to 5L of water and apply as per recommendations.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller does not have a best before or expiry date.  The best practice for these types of chemicals is to use them up in approximately 5-7 years from the date of manufacture.  Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area and do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller does not claim any control for Snakeweed (Stachytarpheta spp.).  2,4-D amine and Fluroxypry (i.e. Starane) Herbicides are registered for snakeweed control in non-agricultural land.  Note they are only effective in actively growing plants.  Spraying in summer is most effective.

Identifying the variety of Buffalo Turf you have is very difficult as there are many varieties currently available in Australia.  Most Buffalo varieties will share many of the same characteristics, however, some varieties have thinner leaves and the colour of the turf may vary slightly.  For example, Sapphire Buffalo has slightly thinner leaves (6.4mm average) and vibrant colour all year round compared to other varieties such as Palmetto or Sir Walter Buffalo (9-9mm average leaf size) with a slightly lighter colour. Identification from photos would be nearly impossible and even getting a turf expert to personally inspect the turf would not be guaranteed.  

If you think you have a Buffalo variety like Sir Walter, Kings Pride, Palmetto, Sapphire, Matilda or another Australian Buffalo then the use of herbicides registered for Buffalo Turf should be fine.  If you think you have an ST Variety (ST26, ST85 and ST91) then selective herbicides registered for use in Buffalo is out of the question.  If unsure of the variety a small trial in an out of the way area is always recommended.

Although the Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller is registered for use on Buffalo Turf & Lawn (in general), there are instances where selective herbicides containing Bromoxynil & MCPA can cause severe damage to ST varieties eg ST 26, ST 85 and ST 91.  Unfortunately, as Surefire Buffalo, Bindi & Broadleaf Weedkiller contains these active ingredients I would not recommend using it if you have an ST Buffalo variety.