Landscape Management, Weed Watch 2014
WEEDWATCH Recommended Dow AgroSciences solution Tur on Ester Ultra Recommended Dow AgroSciences solution Dimension specialty herbicide specialty herbicide GOOSEGRASS GROUND IVY Glechoma microcarpa IDENTIFICATION TIPS This prostrate creeping perennial has square stems several feet long that root at the nodes Its rounded scalloped leaves and small funnel shaped purple lowers grow in clusters All plant parts feature a strong mint odor It prefers moist shady sites and can tolerate low mowing heights CONTROL TIPS Fall is an excellent time to treat ground ivy applications in spring when it is in lower are also a good time to get effective control Research has shown that products containing triclopyr are effective in spring and fall and more effective than 2 4 D based products during the dif cult summer period Combinations of shade wet soils and poor fertility favor ground ivy Try and alleviate these conditions to maintain control BROUGHT TO YOU BY PHOTOS COURTESY DOW AGROSCIENCES LEFT DR RONALD CALHOUN STANDING SENTINEL TO PROTECT PLANT HEALTH Eleusine indica IDENTIFICATION TIPS This prostrate growing summer annual grows in a clump with the base of the leaves being distinctively white to silver Leaves are folded and may be smooth or have a few hairs It features a strong extensive root system and readily invades hard compacted soils found in high traf c areas CONTROL TIPS Be sure your turfgrass is maintained properly so it grows vigorously and thickly If you have had goosegrass previously apply a pre emergent herbicide labeled for goosegrass Consider putting out two applications of pre emergent each year in early and late spring The state of Arizona has not approved Turlon Ester Ultra for use on sod farms State restrictions on the sale and use of Dimension apply For more information regarding these and other turf weeds and related control technologies and tips please visit www DowProvesIt com or call 800 255 3726 11 SEPTEMBER 2010 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET
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