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delions and black0 medick in the turf canopy that necessary to give season-long control of these w e e d y c he c k P a r III F ie s ta 1 Xweed species. F ie s ta 2 X ie s ta .5 X escaped the first treatment. For Fnarrow-leaved plantain, the current label rate may not give the same per cent Conclusions control as for dandelions and black medick, but The new broadleaf herbicide Fiesta (active the results are still very promising considering ingredient iron in the form of FeHEDTA, 4.43 there are very few alternatives that provide this per cent) has been shown to be efficacious in level of weed control. the control of dandelions, black medick and to a Spring efficacy research in Ontario is lesser degree narrow-leaved plantain during the needed to determine if the results are similar at fall. It appears from this research that coverage that time of year. is important and that all applications should be Acknowledgements: Cameron Wilson, made with a pressurized sprayer to insure good Neudorff Canada for supplying the Fiesta. coverage of the product on the target weeds. For the two targeted weeds in this study, dandelion Pam Charbonneau may be contacted at and black medick, a second application roughly 519-824-4120, ext. 52597, or by e-mail at four weeks after the initial application may be pamela.charbonneau@ontario.ca.
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