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How do I get rid of Bahiagrass?
Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:57 pm
A few years ago the parish was digging out the ditches by the house and asked my wife if we wanted the dirt (I was at work). She told them yes since we had some low spots in the yard. Well, they dumped the dirt, cans, bottles, trash, bodies, and a shitload of bahia in the yard. It has now completely taken over.
Bahaia for those who don't know:
I know it's probably too late this year but what can I do for next year? This crap literally grows an inch a day and I'm cutting 1.5 acres once a week. TIA.
Bahaia for those who don't know:
I know it's probably too late this year but what can I do for next year? This crap literally grows an inch a day and I'm cutting 1.5 acres once a week. TIA.
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Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:59 pm to OldSouth
I've never heard of anything that targets bahia. Probably better to either seed or sod with something else and choke it out.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 4:00 pm to OldSouth
Posted on 6/30/14 at 4:02 pm to OldSouth
Metsulfuron methyl with surfactant
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 4:02 pm to OldSouth
quote:
Well, they dumped the dirt, cans, bottles, trash, bodies, and a shitload of bahia in the yard.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 4:05 pm to OldSouth
There is a herbicide called Ally that will kill it.
MSMA and roundup burn it down but it comes back.
MSMA and roundup burn it down but it comes back.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 4:18 pm to OldSouth
I almost started this thread yesterday. That shite is rampant in my backyard.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 4:20 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:Ok?
Metsulfuron methyl with surfactant
quote:Know where to find it?
There is a herbicide called Ally that will kill it.
quote:How long does it stay gone?
MSMA and roundup burn it down but it comes back.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 5:04 pm to OldSouth
quote:sucks to be you
Well, they dumped the dirt, cans, bottles, trash, bodies
I'm guessing the wife doesn't make yard decisions anymore
Posted on 6/30/14 at 5:33 pm to Hammertime
quote:She feels bad every time I have to cut the grass...which is just about every day.
I'm guessing the wife doesn't make yard decisions anymore
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:30 pm to OldSouth
No experience with herbicides? Google is your friend
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:33 pm to TigerTerd
Best option just keep yard mowed no way to get rid of. IMO stopping illegal immigration would be easier.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 4:06 am to OldSouth
quote:Has been a while since we've used it but a local co-op should be able to get it. A place that sells agr chemicals could get it though I don't think it's labeled for lawns. Maybe look online too.
Know where to find it?
I did a quick search and saw It may be called "Cimarron" now.
Metsulfuron methyl is the generic.
Try here,
LINK
Posted on 7/1/14 at 4:07 am to Da Hammer
quote:Not true. When you cut it for hay, it grows so fast it lifts the hay off the ground before you rake it the next day. Seriously.
Best option just keep yard mowed
quote:Had an entire pasture of it and got rid of it.
no way to get rid of.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 4:55 am to Geauxtiga
@ Gauxtiga...
Not trying to argue with you but have been growing it for hay for 20 years. I have found no way to get rid of it permanently unless every neighbor within a mile radius kills it. Otherwise it will come back. If you can prove me wrong more power to you.
If you can't kill it best option is to cut it often and keep it from seeding.
Not trying to argue with you but have been growing it for hay for 20 years. I have found no way to get rid of it permanently unless every neighbor within a mile radius kills it. Otherwise it will come back. If you can prove me wrong more power to you.
If you can't kill it best option is to cut it often and keep it from seeding.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 5:28 am to OldSouth
Get a bunch of goats 
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:14 am to Da Hammer
quote:Well, you live about half a mile from me so.......
unless every neighbor within a mile radius kills it
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:28 am to OldSouth
Read that MSM is probably the best bet. You can get this stuff just about anywhere. I see it on Amazon and a few other places online.
Also read some stuff from Clemson's extension office LINK and another site LINK that suggested to use a product called Image that has Atrazine . You can get it from Amazon as well.
I'm thinking Atrazine is best during early stages but MSM is best once gotten out of control. Personally, I'm going to get some of this LINK and give it a shot. I'm interested to see what you go with and if you have any luck.
Also read some stuff from Clemson's extension office LINK and another site LINK that suggested to use a product called Image that has Atrazine . You can get it from Amazon as well.
I'm thinking Atrazine is best during early stages but MSM is best once gotten out of control. Personally, I'm going to get some of this LINK and give it a shot. I'm interested to see what you go with and if you have any luck.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 9:37 am to gamemc
quote:
MSM
What is left behind once this stuff does its thing? Is it total kill? Does it kill everything but bermuda? etc.
ETA: I see, it does not kill centipede, bermuda, st. augustine or zoysia. But what about field turf. Am I going to have charred turf, or is this selective to bahia and broadleaf weeds?
This post was edited on 7/1/14 at 9:42 am
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:16 am to Dusty Bottoms
I've only researched it but I'll let you know when I try it. It's advertised as being used on golf courses so I assume it is safe.
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