[Ral1121]

I have what looks like a different type of grass in my backyard starting to growing in certain areas that is taking over my Bermuda that is struggling/trying to spread back in. Here are some pics.






Any idea what it is and how can I get rid of it?

 

[viva_oldtrafford]

Common bermuda. Not uncommon to have this stuff pop up in a sward of hybrid (419). Unfortunately, I'm not sure there is much you can do. Round up + fusilade on that spot and hope that it gets consumed by 419 is the best hope.

 

[Spammage]

Common bermuda. Not uncommon to have this stuff pop up in a sward of hybrid (419). Unfortunately, I'm not sure there is much you can do. Round up + fusilade on that spot and hope that it gets consumed by 419 is the best hope.

+1

 

[Ral1121]

Any specific concentration of the Roundup/glyophosate? I have seen different products with different concentration

 

[Ral1121]

Also is the fusilade needed? Just looked up the price and it is pretty expensive. Can I get away with glyophosate only or does the other product make a big difference?

 

[J_nick]

Fusilade will help the kill. Plus you can use the extra in beds

 

[viva_oldtrafford]

41% glyphosate is what you want. Thinking about it some more, Fusilade might be overkill given your situation. I'd just hit it with round-up and keep an eye on regrowth - hit it again at the first sight of regrowth. Again, it might be overkill, but digging out the area and replacing with some other soil might work. It's all up to your level of commitment and desire to get rid of the "weed".

 

[Ral1121]

While digging up the area would be the most work, is it actually the best course of action? It is two small parts of my lawn maybe 1 sq ft each.

 

[viva_oldtrafford]

While digging up the area would be the most work, is it actually the best course of action? It is two small parts of my lawn maybe 1 sq ft each.

Yeah, that might be overkill, and if you don't remove every rhizome and stolon, the problem will just return. I'd just hit the area with straight glyphosate and hope that the 419 takes over. I have common all over my course and it's just part of the sward now. I think you have a legitimate shot at removal if your'e persistent enough!

 

[Colonel K0rn]

Asking because I'm curious, but could you use MSO with 41% roundup in lieu of fusilade? @Greendoc

 

[Greendoc]

No. Glyphosate is one herbicide that is not enhanced by MSO. It is a highly ionized salt. The herbicides that are non polar organic compounds or are more oil soluble rather than water soluble are enhanced by MSO. There are times when I would just as soon skip Glyphosate type products and go straight for Fusilade.

 

[Movingshrub]

No. Glyphosate is one herbicide that is not enhanced by MSO. It is a highly ionized salt. The herbicides that are non polar organic compounds or are more oil soluble rather than water soluble are enhanced by MSO. There are times when I would just as soon skip Glyphosate type products and go straight for Fusilade.

So if jointly applying both glyphosate and fluazifop, split them into separate app of glyphosate plus NIS and fluazifop plus MSO after the first has dried or apply them both as a tank mix with a NIS?

 

[Greendoc]

I apply the Glyphosate+Fusilade with the NIS. That should destroy most grasses above and beyond plain Glyphosate.