Alligare® Diquat Herbicide

Alligare® Diquat Herbicide is a fast-acting, non-selective contact herbicide designed for rapid burndown of both aquatic and terrestrial weeds. With 37.3% diquat dibromide, it delivers visible results within hours to a few days, making it an effective solution for quick vegetation control.

This non-systemic herbicide works on contact, targeting only the plant tissue it touches, and leaves no residual activity in the soil, allowing for flexible use across a variety of environments.

Product Details

• Active Ingredient: Diquat Dibromide – 37.3%
• Type: Non-selective, contact herbicide
• Action: Fast-acting, non-residual
• Use Sites: Aquatic and terrestrial applications

Key Benefits

• Provides rapid burndown of weeds and vegetation
• Effective in both water and land applications
• No soil residual, allowing for replanting flexibility
• Ideal for spot treatments and quick clean-up
• Visible results in hours to days

Aquatic Applications

Controls a wide range of aquatic weeds, including:

• Duckweed
• Water hyacinth
• Water lettuce
• Hydrilla
• Coontail
• Elodea
• Filamentous algae

Use in:

• Ponds, lakes, and reservoirs
• Drainage ditches and canals
• Marshes and slow-moving water

Apply as a surface spray for floating weeds or subsurface for submerged weeds. Use with a non-ionic surfactant for best results.

Terrestrial Applications

• Fence rows and non-crop areas
• Industrial sites and rights-of-way
• Landscapes and hardscapes
• Dormant turfgrass

Acts as a fast-acting alternative to glyphosate for quick knockdown of annual weeds.

Application Guidelines

• Broadcast: 1–2 pints per acre
• Spot treatment: 0.37–0.73 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft
• Works best on young, actively growing weeds (1–6 inches)

Important Use Notes

• Contact herbicide: only affects plant tissue it touches
• Avoid application on desirable plants or actively growing turf
• Do not treat more than 1/3 to 1/2 of a water body at one time
• Keep people and pets off treated areas until dry
• Follow all label directions for water use restrictions and safety

Alligare® Diquat Herbicide delivers fast, effective control of unwanted vegetation, making it a reliable choice for aquatic management and quick land-based weed control.