Guidelines for Control of Poa annua, Plus an Update on the Redgum Lerp Psyllid

January 1, 1999

There are no miracle cures for control of annual bluegrass, one of the most troublesome and persistent weeds on golf courses today. On overseeded fairways, where poa control still relies heavily on the use of both pre- and post-emergence herbicdes, recent research results indicate that proper timing of herbicide applications can significantly improve and increase the longevity of control. Control of poa on greens relies on both cultural practices and chemical control. However, only two strategies have been shown to…