Goosegrass

How to Get Rid of Goosegrass

Characteristics

• summer annual weed
  
• wagon wheel-like appearance
• opens parallel to the ground
• white-ish in the center
• smooth and flattened sheaths
• grows well in compact soil and also areas with a lot of traffic and use (athletic fields)
• seed head has 2-6 spikes coming from the stem head

Treatment

Selective Herbicides

• Like many grassy weeds, goosegrass can be very difficult to control as there is a limited selection of herbicides that are effective.
  
• Make sure to identify which type of grass you have to ensure that the herbicide is safe for it.  Go to our filter options to choose which grass you have.
• Multiple applications are necessary with this stubborn weed.
• Recommended Products:  Revolver, Specticle Flo, and Grass Getter

Non-Selective Herbicides

• Spot treating with non-selective herbicides is very effective and cost-efficient if your goosegrass problem is not very widespread.
• A variety of different herbicides can be used and to get the best results
• Multiple applications are necessary
• Use a fine stream or low-pressure fan spray to avoid contact with other vegetation.
• Apply when there is a low chance of rain to avoid runoff of chemical to other vegetation.
• Recommended Products:   Gly Pho-Sel Pro Dry 75 SG, Roundup Quikpro, Eraser Max

Prevention

• Pre-emergent herbicide application is the most effective method. 
• Apply in spring when the soil temperature reaches 50-60 degrees 
• Recommended Products: Surflan Pro, Dithiopyr 40 WSB, Prodiame 65 WDG