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Spotted Spurge - hot weather options?
Posted on 7/14/22 at 5:57 am
Posted on 7/14/22 at 5:57 am
Have a Bermuda/centipede mix lawn (Northshore). Sprayed a Celcius/Sedgehammer mix a few weeks ago that torched almost all the weeds. However, seems the spurge is exploding. Checked MSM label and it looks like it has a temperature limitation of 85 degrees. Any other options I can use in this godforsaken heat?
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Posted on 7/14/22 at 9:26 am to JustKillinTime
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Checked MSM label and it looks like it has a temperature limitation of 85 degrees. Any other options I can use in this godforsaken heat?
Even though the MSM Turf label has a 85 F temperature restriction you can safely spray it at higher temperatures at least into the low 90’s. You will some temporary yellowing of the turf grasses at temps exceeding 85 F (maybe the reason for the restriction of 85 F on the label) but the lawn grasses will recover provided you don’t over-spray. I, and many others, have done this for years without issue.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 9:35 am to CrawDude
Great, appreciate the response. Just didn't want to nuke the grass also. I'll mix on the lower end and see how it goes.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 9:51 am to JustKillinTime
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Great, appreciate the response. Just didn't want to nuke the grass also. I'll mix on the lower end and see how it goes.
Just too add, I was told by professional degreed turf specialist with the LSU AgCenter it was safe to use at the higher temperatures before I attempted it. It’s wise to use the lower end recommended rate for spotted spurge in this heat.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 12:37 pm to CrawDude
Isn’t 2-4-D labeled for spurge?
Posted on 7/14/22 at 1:44 pm to Knucklehead
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Isn’t 2-4-D labeled for spurge?
My understanding from the literature is that 2,4-D or combination herbicides like Trimec containing 2,4-D are not effective on mature spotted spurge. But that said 2,4-D application would damage or kill desirable lawn grasses in this heat (> 85 F), and is why you don’t see recommendations for herbicides containing 2,4-D for lawn weed control for summer use, at least in the Deep South.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 2:29 pm to JustKillinTime
Im in for these answers, Ive somewhat contained VBW, but spurge is the devil.
I think I soaked a plant with Celsius and it just laughed at me.
Ill have to get some msm turf.
I think I soaked a plant with Celsius and it just laughed at me.
Ill have to get some msm turf.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 3:14 pm to JustKillinTime
Spurge is becoming herbicide resistant. That and poa are showing signs of overcoming almost all herbicides on the market.
Posted on 7/14/22 at 3:51 pm to ronk
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Spurge is becoming herbicide resistant. That and poa are showing signs of overcoming almost all herbicides on the market.
Sounds like my yard.
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