As of today the 2019 Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals is now available. Here is what is new with this edition:
Changes from 2018 to 2019 edition of Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals
The following sections were added/modified.
- 2 states (MD and ND) were added as collaborators to this multi-state publication (now 16 total states).
- No weeds were added but 21 pictures are being changed/added to provide better weed ID assistance.
- Several minor modifications were made to the weed control efficacy tables.
- A new Q&A on “new products added to 2019 edition” was added.
- Change in annual bluegrass seedhead suppression info in PGR section
Herbicides Added
Trade Name (product/A) |
Common Name (lbs ai/A) |
Weeds Controlled |
Turfgrasses |
Comments |
Fahrenheit (3-12 oz)
[[W]] |
dicamba + metsulfuron (see label) |
broadleaf weeds, ryegrasses |
bermudagrass, buffalograss, zoysiagrass |
Do not use in cool-season turf. Controls a wide range of broadleaf weeds, ryegrasses, and wild garlic/onion. Add NIS at 0.25% (v/v). Do not plant woody ornamentals in treated areas for 1 year after application. |
Sure Power
[[NY]] |
2,4-D + triclopyr + fluroxypyr + flumioxazin |
broadleaf weeds |
Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue |
Do not use on creeping bentgrass or turf with significant annual bluegrass. Controls a wide range of broadleaf weeds. Wait at least four weeks after applying before reseeding or sodding. Avoid broadcast applications when daily high air temperatures are forecasted to exceed 80°F. Adding an adjuvant is not recommended and may increase turf injury risk. This herbicide is quick acting with results visible in 2-3 days. |
Manuscript (9.6-19.2 fl oz)
[[W]] [[L]] |
pinoxaden (0.03-0.06) |
Crabgrass, dallisgrass, ryegrass, thin paspalum |
bermudagrass, zoysiagrass |
Specialty herbicide for specific grass control within certain turfgrass species. Use as directed spot treatments to targeted weeds. Tank-mix with Adigor surfactant or MSO at 0.5% to 1.0% (v/v) to increase performance. The formulation contains a safener called cloquintocet-mexyl. |
Foundation (3.25-4 pts)
[[NY]] |
2,4-D + triclopyr + dicamba + sulfentrazone (see label) |
controls many broadleaf weeds |
annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue |
Controls a broader spectrum of weeds than 2,4-D alone. Not for use on putting greens or tees. Do not apply when temperatures are greater than 90°F. Provides yellow nutsedge suppression only. For newly seeded areas, delay application until after second mowing. Do not use adjuvants. |
Triad Select (1.8-4.0 pts/A) |
2,4-D + MCPA + dicamba (see label) |
controls many broadleaf weeds |
annual bluegrass, bermudagrass, creeping bentgrass, fine fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, zoysiagrass |
Controls a broader spectrum of weeds than 2,4-D alone. Avoid applications when temperatures are greater than 90°F. Delay reseeding 4 weeks after treatment. Do not apply to newly seeded grasses. Limit of 2 applications per year. |
Triad SFZ Select (2.75-4.0 pts/A)
[[NY]] |
2,4-D + MCPA + dicamba + sulfentrazone (see label) |
controls many broadleaf weeds |
annual bluegrass, bermudagrass, buffalograss, creeping bentgrass, fine fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, zoysiagrass |
Controls a broader spectrum of weeds than 2,4-D alone. Not for use on putting greens or tees. Avoid applications when temperatures are greater than 90°F. Delay reseeding 3 weeks after treatment. Do not apply to newly seeded grasses until mown twice. Limit of 2 applications per year. Do not use adjuvants. |
Momentum 4-Score
[[NY]] |
2,4-D + fluroxypyr + triclopyr + sulfentrazone (see label) |
broadleaf weeds |
annual bluegrass, creeping bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue |
Controls a broader spectrum of weeds than 2,4-D alone. Not for use on putting greens or tees. Do not apply when temperatures are greater than 90°F. Provides yellow nutsedge suppression only. For newly seeded areas, delay application until after second mowing. Do not use adjuvants. |
Products that are labeled for use in only warm-season grasses (bermudagrass, buffalograss, and zoysiagrass) or predominantly warm-season turf are indicated with this symbol: [[W]]. Do not use these products on cool-season turf except by label directions.
Products with sale and/or use restrictions in New York state or Long Island, New York (Nassau and Suffolk counties) are indicated with this symbol: [[NY]]. Refer to the label for more information.
Products only registered in specific states (primarily those states with significant bermudagrass turf) are indicated with this symbol: [[L]]. Check with your state regulatory agency and local suppliers for availability.
Herbicides Table Entries changed
Trade Name (product/A) |
Common Name (lbs ai/A) |
Weeds Controlled |
Turfgrasses |
Comments |
Xonerate 2SC
[[NY]] |
amicarbazone |
annual bluegrass and some broadleaf weeds |
bermudagrass, buffalograss, creeping bentgrass, fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, zoysiagrass |
Do not use on golf course putting greens. Apply in spring for annual bluegrass control. Do not apply in summer or fall. Apply when daily high temperatures are 55-80°F. Irrigate soon after application with 0.1 to 0.2 inches of water. Turf quality of Xonerate 2SC treated areas with >10% annual bluegrass will be temporarily reduced. Do not apply to areas where mefluidide has been applied in the previous three months. |
Herbicides added (new ingredient(s) or a new combination)
- Manuscript (pinoxaden) – bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass (labeled in 9 states in our region)
- Sure Power (2,4-D ester + triclopyr + fluroxypyr + flumioxazin)
- Fahrenheit (metsulfuron + dicamba)
- Triad Select (2,4-D amine + MCPA + dicamba)
- Triad SPZ Select (2,4-D amine + MCPA + dicamba + sulfentrazone)
- Momentum 4-Score (2,4-D amine + fluroxypyr + triclopyr + sulfentrazone)
- Foundation (2,4-D DEA + triclopyr + dicamba + sulfentrazone)
Herbicides now listed
- Boulder 6.3 (triclopyr ester)
- SUREPYC (sulfentrazone)
- Scepter (imazaquin)
- Fahrenheit (metsulfuron + dicamba)
- SedgeMaster (halosulfuron)
- Halo 5WDG (halosulfuron) – contains surfactant
- Halo 75WDG (halosulfuron)
- E-2 (2,4-D + fluroxypyr + dicamba) – same as Escalade 2 but for sod farms
- Aim EC (carfentrazone) – for sod farms
- Topeka (dicamba) – for sod farms
- Rifle (dicamba) – for sod farms
- Detonate (dicamba) – for sod farms
- Strut (dicamba) – for sod farms
- Panoramic 2SL (imazapic)
- Patriot (metsulfuron)
Herbicides New Formulations
- Xonerate 2SC (amicarbazone)