GoosegrassEleusine indica
Goosegrass is a bunch-type summer annual weed that thrives in compacted, poorly drained soils common to high traffic turfgrass areas. Stems are flattened and often originate from a central point to form a mat-like rosette. Leaf blades are smooth and may have a few hairs near the base. Goosegrass can be identified by its seedhead. Spikelets are arranged in rows on "fingers." Spikelets are arranged in a herringbone pattern resembling a zipper.
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Chemicals exhibiting activity against this weedAlways refer to the product
label for specific information on proper product use, tank-mix compatibility, and turfgrass
tolerance. Products containing more than one of the chemicals listed below may offer improved control. Read Full Disclaimer | Season | Emergence | Chemical | |
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Pre | Reduce soil compaction and improve drainage to improve turfgrass growth; benefin, bensulide, dithiopyr, mesotrione, oryzalin, oxadiazon, pendimethalin, prodiamine | |
Post | MSMA, fenoxaprop, fluazifop, mesotrione | | Warm | Pre | Reduce soil compaction and improve drainage to improve turfgrass growth; benefin, bensulide, dithiopyr, mesotrione, oryzalin, oxadiazon, pendimethalin, prodiamine | | Post | MSMA, fenoxaprop, fluazifop, foramsulfuron, mesotrione, metribuzin, MSMA + metribuzin, MSMA + sethoxydim |
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