Escort XP
Product Overview
While some vegetation management programs require pounds or gallons of product, Escort® XP provides effective control using only a few ounces per acre. This selective herbicide controls many annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, along with difficult brush and woody species, while offering excellent selectivity to certain grass species.
Escort XP is registered for use on private, public and military lands; rights-of-way; industrial sites; non-crop areas; ditch banks of dry drainage ditches; certain types of unimproved turfgrass; rangeland; pastures; grass hayfields; and conifer and hardwood plantations, including grazed areas within labeled use sites.
Its dry-flowable formulation, low odor and flexible tank-mix options make Escort XP a practical solution for a wide range of vegetation management programs.
Key Benefits
- Broad-spectrum control of more than 85 annual, biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds and more than 28 brush and woody species
- Low use rates of approximately 0.5 to 2 ounces per acre for broadleaf weeds and 1 to 3 ounces per acre for brush, depending on the target species and application
- No grazing or hay-harvest restrictions when applied at labeled rates of 1.66 ounces per acre or less
- No composting restrictions
- Not a federally restricted-use pesticide
- Nonvolatile and low odor
- Selective to certain desirable grass species
- Flexible use across rights-of-way, industrial areas, rangeland, pastures, grass hayfields, forestry sites and other non-crop areas
- Can be tank-mixed with other registered herbicides to broaden the weed-control spectrum
Use & Control
Escort XP controls or suppresses a broad spectrum of unwanted broadleaf weeds, brush and woody plants.
Broadleaf weeds
Whitetop, Canada thistle, musk thistle, Scotch thistle, plumeless thistle, sericea lespedeza, halogeton, common mullein, curly dock, lupine, teasel, tall larkspur, sulphur cinquefoil, poison hemlock, oxeye daisy, common tansy, tansy ragwort, wild garlic, mustard species, salsify, cutleaf vipergrass, houndstongue and more.
Brush and woody plants
Tree of heaven, snowberry, rabbitbrush, buckbrush, eastern red cedar, multiflora rose, greasewood, sagebrush and more. Tank mixtures may be required for effective control of certain species.
Always read and follow label instructions. See the product label for the complete list of weeds and brush species controlled or suppressed and for species-specific application rates
Best Practices
For best results, apply Escort XP to foliage after weed emergence or dormancy break. Applications to young, actively growing plants generally provide the best results on annual weeds. For perennial weeds, applications made during the bud or bloom stage, or while target weeds are in the fall rosette stage, may provide the best control.
Escort XP can be applied using ground or aerial equipment where permitted by the label. The appropriate use rate depends on the target species, plant size and application site.
A high-quality surfactant is recommended to enhance control of susceptible plants except where otherwise noted on the label. Escort XP may also be tank-mixed with other registered herbicides, including 2,4-D, Telar® XP, picloram, aminopyralid, dicamba and triclopyr, to enhance or broaden the control spectrum. A tank mix with Rejuvra® herbicide can help support residual seed-bank management.
Use Sites
Escort XP offers application flexibility across a variety of labeled sites, including:
- Rights-of-way
- Industrial sites
- Airports, railroads and pipelines
- Other non-crop lands
- Private, public and military lands
- Rangeland
- Pastures
- Grass hayfields
- Ditch banks of dry drainage ditches
- Certain types of unimproved turfgrass
- Conifer and hardwood plantations
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FAQ
What is Escort XP?
Escort XP is a selective herbicide used to control noxious broadleaf weeds, brush and unwanted woody plants in labeled non-crop, rights-of-way, rangeland, pasture, grass hayfield and forestry sites.
What is the active ingredient in Escort XP?
Escort XP is a water-dispersible granule containing metsulfuron-methyl, a Group 2 herbicide.
What weeds and brush species does Escort XP control?
Escort XP controls or suppresses more than 85 annual, biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds and more than 28 brush and woody species. Target vegetation includes thistles, whitetop, sericea lespedeza, halogeton, common mullein, curly dock, teasel, poison hemlock, oxeye daisy, tree of heaven, snowberry, buckbrush, multiflora rose and other labeled species.
Where can Escort XP be used?
Escort XP is registered for labeled use on rights-of-way, industrial sites, non-crop areas, private, public and military lands, rangeland, pastures, grass hayfields and certain conifer and hardwood plantation sites.
Can Escort XP be tank-mixed with other herbicides?
Yes. Escort XP may be tank-mixed with other herbicides registered for the intended use site to enhance performance or broaden the control spectrum. Potential tank-mix partners include 2,4-D, Telar XP, picloram, aminopyralid, dicamba and triclopyr. Always follow the most restrictive requirements on the labels of all products included in the tank mixture.
Are there grazing or hay-harvest restrictions?
The Escort XP sell sheet states that there are no grazing or hay-harvest restrictions when Escort XP is applied at labeled rates of 1.66 ounces per acre or less. Always consult the current product label for complete requirements and restrictions.
When should Escort XP be applied?
For annual weeds, Escort XP generally performs best when applied to young, actively growing plants. For perennial weeds, applications around the bud or bloom stage or during the fall rosette stage may provide the best results. Application timing and rate should be based on the target species, plant size and label directions.
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State Approvals
Escort XP has been federally approved. Check back often to see its registration status in your state and contact your Envu representative to learn more.

This map was most recently updated March 18, 2025
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