Thread: Killing Spurge
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Old 06-07-2004, 08:02 PM
David
 
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Default Killing Spurge

Maybe I should write to Scotts and tell them they're wrong.......... Neither
Weed B Gone nor Weed B Gone 2 kill spurge. We did the Round Up, remove top
soil and reseed this spring on over 1/2 the yard which worked real well.
We've done the pull by hand in the past which works also but only
temporarily. I tried Tri-Mec (?) last year, my brother said that works in CA
but I couldn't buy it locally and ordering via internet was expensive. I may
have to resort to that again.

"LFR" wrote in message
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"David" wrote in message
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Anyone know what product works best for killing spurge? Weed B Gone sure
isn't doing the job.

Hmmmmmmm...according to www.scotts.com weed-b-gone is the recommended
product for spurge. My solution is to pull it up by hand. I know it's
labor intensive but I like to see immediate results. We *had* a lawn
company doing our yard for about a year and it was better looking than

now.
I guess something about the treatments at regular intervals...

***from the Scott's site...




a.. Kill over 20 weeds with the touch of a button
b.. Ready-to-use - no mixing
c.. Kills dandelion, clover, plantain, chickweed, oxalis,
spurge, henbit, English daisy, thistles, wild onion and many other lawn
weeds-roots and all.
d.. Won't harm lawns




What It Controls

Kills dandelion, clover, plantain, chickweed, oxalis, spurge,
henbit, English daisy, thistles, wild onion and many other lawn weeds-

roots
and all.



How to Apply

Twist nozzle at end of sprayer to open. Point sprayer away

from
body and squeeze trigger to begin spraying. Aim at center of weed and

spray
to lightly cover.



When to Apply

Spray when weeds are actively growing. Hard-to-kill weeds may
require a repeat application in 2 to 3 weeks. Rain or watering 6 hours

after
application will not wash away effectiveness. Spray when temperatures are
below 90F.




When all else fails, there's always Roundup!!!!

Good luck