Weed Management Update

Update information:

1. Knotweed has become one of the more difficult weeds to control on the golf course. Easing compaction via aerification can help reduce its growth, but when herbicides are required, university testing indicates that there are at least four options: 2,4-D plus MCPP, 2,4-D plus MCPP plus dicamba, triclopyr plus clopyralid or dicamba alone. For all products, monthly applications, made when plants are small (springtime) will be the most successful. 2. Poa control on overseeded fairways has been…