Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
Oze, I just did my first Velocity app yesterday (right before hot weather, as usually happens). It'll go a bit drought-stressed-looking and slow down because of the PGR effect as well. On the upside, it also acts as a preventative fungicide for dollar spot. On the negative side, I already have red thread and pink patch in that area, so the Velocity can only make it look worse.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
My experience is the best way to kill triv is multiple applications of Roundup in early spring.
Folks don’t generally want to do that because it means filling the dead spots with transplanted grass or living with it until August.
I’ve not had any issues with triv since attacking it in early spring. Then it’s just maintaining the pre-emergent barrier.
Folks don’t generally want to do that because it means filling the dead spots with transplanted grass or living with it until August.
I’ve not had any issues with triv since attacking it in early spring. Then it’s just maintaining the pre-emergent barrier.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
It may end up that way, but I have a supply of Velocity to use up, so I'm going to give that a go for a couple of seasons and see how the PRG/Triv survival rate goes. I also have some TurfStar with RPR that I will be using to overseed.turf_toes wrote: ↑July 10th, 2022, 4:19 pmMy experience is the best way to kill triv is multiple applications of Roundup in early spring.
Folks don’t generally want to do that because it means filling the dead spots with transplanted grass or living with it until August.
I’ve not had any issues with triv since attacking it in early spring. Then it’s just maintaining the pre-emergent barrier.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
How's the fight going, Green?Green wrote: ↑June 25th, 2022, 9:17 pmOze, I just did my first Velocity app yesterday (right before hot weather, as usually happens). It'll go a bit drought-stressed-looking and slow down because of the PGR effect as well. On the upside, it also acts as a preventative fungicide for dollar spot. On the negative side, I already have red thread and pink patch in that area, so the Velocity can only make it look worse.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
Hey oze,
I'm irrigating somewhat minimally, letting things go a slight bit brown (both to help fight Triv, and because water resources are limited). The front Triv-infested area is getting watered twice a week at this point. I think this is going to be a good Summer for control using Velocity, based on my previous experience! The weather patterns and your irrigation habits can make a big difference in the outcome of the fight!
I'm irrigating somewhat minimally, letting things go a slight bit brown (both to help fight Triv, and because water resources are limited). The front Triv-infested area is getting watered twice a week at this point. I think this is going to be a good Summer for control using Velocity, based on my previous experience! The weather patterns and your irrigation habits can make a big difference in the outcome of the fight!
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
Agree - this year with the early heat in ohio and less watering, my velocity blanket sprays are really doing a number on the triv! I hope it is not just dormant though!Green wrote: ↑July 15th, 2022, 7:28 pmHey oze,
I'm irrigating somewhat minimally, letting things go a slight bit brown (both to help fight Triv, and because water resources are limited). The front Triv-infested area is getting watered twice a week at this point. I think this is going to be a good Summer for control using Velocity, based on my previous experience! The weather patterns and your irrigation habits can make a big difference in the outcome of the fight!
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
My understanding from lots of reading here years ago was that unless you had KBG you were stuck with triv unless you nuked the lawn because there was no selective herbicide for triv that wouldn't jack up northern mix/PRG.
Is there a guide or quality write-up somewhere that I missed that can help with getting rid of poa trivialis without hurting the lawn? My back lawn is loaded with triv.
Is there a guide or quality write-up somewhere that I missed that can help with getting rid of poa trivialis without hurting the lawn? My back lawn is loaded with triv.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
Your memory isn’t quite right. Triv has always been difficult to eliminate regardless of what cool season grass you are growing.
There are some newer herbicides that supposedly show some promise. But most reports I’ve seen show them falling short.
The best way, until now, is to kill it in early spring with multiple rounds of glysophate. Then plug the dead spots or reseed in the fall.
There are some newer herbicides that supposedly show some promise. But most reports I’ve seen show them falling short.
The best way, until now, is to kill it in early spring with multiple rounds of glysophate. Then plug the dead spots or reseed in the fall.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
I mean, I've had extremely good luck with Tenacity, but I combine it with other stuff, use extra spreader sticker, and make sure to hit it right before summer and winter (and don't bother very early in the season or at the end of summer when it's prime time for grasses). It works beautifully on P. triv and P. annua.
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What are the exact ingredients you use? Do you have links? I have tried tenacity over the years but never luck with poa triv.MorpheusPA wrote: ↑July 24th, 2022, 11:26 amI mean, I've had extremely good luck with Tenacity, but I combine it with other stuff, use extra spreader sticker, and make sure to hit it right before summer and winter (and don't bother very early in the season or at the end of summer when it's prime time for grasses). It works beautifully on P. triv and P. annua.
JM
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I do, but first...a warning. Wear long pants and long sleeves, gloves, and a mask. If you get this stuff on yourself, adjourn and shower immediately because it's going to skin-absorb almost immediately to unknown effect. When I say this is potentially dangerous, I'm not just saying that for fun or for overcaution; the chemical I use is designed to carry medication through the skin and into the cellular structure (it's also freely available on the market and very cheap due to the peculiarities of American laws). It amplifies the effects of herbicides beyond belief, but renders them incredibly dangerous to you as well.moejoe wrote: ↑July 24th, 2022, 5:13 pmWhat are the exact ingredients you use? Do you have links? I have tried tenacity over the years but never luck with poa triv.MorpheusPA wrote: ↑July 24th, 2022, 11:26 amI mean, I've had extremely good luck with Tenacity, but I combine it with other stuff, use extra spreader sticker, and make sure to hit it right before summer and winter (and don't bother very early in the season or at the end of summer when it's prime time for grasses). It works beautifully on P. triv and P. annua.
JM
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It's DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide). Use at your own risk, about 1 tsp per gallon. During use, seriously, if you even think you got exposed, go bathe. If you taste garlic, you're in trouble (and it's too late). Just in and of itself, overexposure to DMSO can cause skin reactions, dry skin, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, breathing problems, and allergic reactions.
This is not safe stuff, not recommended, and I'm specifically recommending that you don't use it because it isn't safe. It's not a joke. I'm not kidding. This is not a toy. And this is about the only time you'll hear this kind of warning from me; I tend to tell you to toss stuff around with abandon. DMSO is not something to play with.
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MorpheusPA wrote: ↑July 24th, 2022, 7:54 pmI do, but first...a warning. Wear long pants and long sleeves, gloves, and a mask. If you get this stuff on yourself, adjourn and shower immediately because it's going to skin-absorb almost immediately to unknown effect. When I say this is potentially dangerous, I'm not just saying that for fun or for overcaution; the chemical I use is designed to carry medication through the skin and into the cellular structure (it's also freely available on the market and very cheap due to the peculiarities of American laws). It amplifies the effects of herbicides beyond belief, but renders them incredibly dangerous to you as well.moejoe wrote: ↑July 24th, 2022, 5:13 pmWhat are the exact ingredients you use? Do you have links? I have tried tenacity over the years but never luck with poa triv.MorpheusPA wrote: ↑July 24th, 2022, 11:26 amI mean, I've had extremely good luck with Tenacity, but I combine it with other stuff, use extra spreader sticker, and make sure to hit it right before summer and winter (and don't bother very early in the season or at the end of summer when it's prime time for grasses). It works beautifully on P. triv and P. annua.
JM
You still want to know?
It's DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide). Use at your own risk, about 1 tsp per gallon. During use, seriously, if you even think you got exposed, go bathe. If you taste garlic, you're in trouble (and it's too late). Just in and of itself, overexposure to DMSO can cause skin reactions, dry skin, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, breathing problems, and allergic reactions.
This is not safe stuff, not recommended, and I'm specifically recommending that you don't use it because it isn't safe. It's not a joke. I'm not kidding. This is not a toy. And this is about the only time you'll hear this kind of warning from me; I tend to tell you to toss stuff around with abandon. DMSO is not something to play with.
I think I'll pass - lol
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That's wise. I wear an impenetrable lab coat, Neoprene gloves, and a face shield, plus solid rubber shoes.
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Although I know that it will be a multi-year process, Velocity appears to be killing the triv, while sparing the PRG in my test so far.
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I hope they invent something soon since I only have 1/2 bottle of velocity left - it should last me another 5 years but I think this will need to be a yearly process.
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Yeah, it looks like Velocity is no longer available. I also have just over a half a container left, but at such tiny application rates, it should (hopefully) last me a while.
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Oze, in case your curious: There is an herbicide version with the same active ingredient apparently still made (by the same company that made Velocity). It's an 80% formulation, and intended (labeled) for a different use (not turf). It comes in 2 lb bags and is insanely expensive ($1,000). So, the active ingredient is still around, technically. I know it's also used on rice under yet another name, too.
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Re: Poa Triv Invasion Counter-offensive
YIKES! I checked my container of Velocity, and I actually do have quite a bit left; a lot more than 3/4 full, which will probably outlast me!Green wrote: ↑August 6th, 2022, 10:31 pmOze, in case your curious: There is an herbicide version with the same active ingredient apparently still made (by the same company that made Velocity). It's an 80% formulation, and intended (labeled) for a different use (not turf). It comes in 2 lb bags and is insanely expensive ($1,000). So, the active ingredient is still around, technically. I know it's also used on rice under yet another name, too.
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