Weed ID

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NCturf
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Weed ID

Post by NCturf » August 21st, 2019, 8:46 am

Below are a couple images of a weed that I am trying to identify in a couple patches of my yard. I believe that it is something of the warm season variety, and my fear is that it may be Bermuda. The areas that it is located get mostly full sun, and it is definitely spreading. I don't believe that it looks like creeping bent or nimblewill, but I am definitely not an expert when it comes to grassy weeds. Thanks in advance for any advice or tips!


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Re: Weed ID

Post by NCturf » August 21st, 2019, 8:52 am

Below is an image of it mixed in with the grass. The color of the patch always seems to be a dull compared to the grass around it.

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Re: Weed ID

Post by andy10917 » August 21st, 2019, 9:28 am

I obviously don't see Bermudagrass every day up here in NY, but that looks like Bermuda to me - especially the seedheads.

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Re: Weed ID

Post by TimmyG » August 21st, 2019, 11:23 am

^+1 (seedhead in 2nd pic is a dead giveaway)

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Re: Weed ID

Post by NCturf » August 21st, 2019, 1:20 pm

It sucks, but thanks for confirming that it is Bermuda. Guess I need to decide now what my plan will be if any. Luckily 5000sqft makes it a little cheaper.


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Re: Weed ID

Post by darkcrisis » August 28th, 2019, 8:50 pm

Do some searches on here for Bermuda + Acclaim Extra + Triclopyr. There are a few different formulas that others have used with pretty good success.
I've been using that combo and it does a good job of keeping the bermuda from spreading and "killing off" the (visible) bermuda that is there. It requires monthly applications in the summer months.

I thought I had it almost eliminated in a lawn I care for and stopped the applications for a few months. It came back and started taking back over. So now I'm back to monthly applications starting around June - September. Once it is established around here I'm not sure you can get rid of it without lots of glyphosate.

Good luck!

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