Bindiis are a painful problem in lawns. Spray Green & QLD Blue Couch lawns with Lawnweeder® or Bindii & Clover Killer for Lawns during winter months when the seed is germinating. For best results a repeat spray is recommended.
Fleabane is a problematic weed that spreads rapidly when left to seed (one mature plant can produce over 100,000 seeds). Spray Fleabane in Green & QLD Blue Couch lawns, with Buffalo Master® or Ultraweed® before plant matures. For best results a repeat spray is recommended.
Mullumbimby Couch is an invasive grass-like plant that spreads via seed and rhizomes (creeping stems). Spray Green & Qld Blue Couch lawns with Lawnweeder® to eradicate.
Dandelion is a prolific flowering weed, which is easily identified by its yellow daisy like flowers and fluffy white seed head. Spray Dandelion in lawns with Lawnweeder® or Ultraweed® when the weeds are still young and before they seed.
Sowthistle is a thorny, yellow flowered weed that spreads rapidly when left to seed (one mature plant can produce over 8,000 seeds). Spray Buffalo Master® or Ultraweed® evenly over the area of buffalo lawn to be treated. For best results, spray before seeding as this will decrease further infestation.
Capeweed is a low growing annual rosette form of weed, which appears during Autumn and is easily identified by its yellow daisy like flowers with dark coloured centres. Spray Capeweed in buffalo lawns with Buffalo Master® or Ultraweed® when the weeds are still young and before they seed.
Cudweed is a lush green broadleaf rosette form of weed, which is distinguishable by its underleaf ‘grey’ colouring. Spray Cudweed in lawns with Buffalo Master® or Ultraweed®. A repeat spray may be necessary.
Dandelion is a prolific flowering weed, which is easily identified by its yellow daisy like flowers and fluffy white seed head. Spray Dandelion in lawns with Buffalo Master® or Ultraweed® when the weeds are still young and before they seed.
Chickweed is a common weed that cannot re-grow after it has lost its top leafy foliage, however the seeds have an extended lifetime of up to 40 years, making it a weed that can emerge unexpectedly. Spray Chickweed in lawns, with Lawnweeder® or Bindii & Clover for Lawns before plant matures and seeds. For best results a repeat spray is recommended.
Creeping Oxalis is a highly aggressive weed that sets down corms (bulbs) as it creeps along the lawn making it difficult to remove by hand. It is often mistaken as clover and can be distinguished by its heart shaped leaves. Spray Creeping Oxalis in lawns with Buffalo Master® & Lawnweeder® for 2-3 treatments over a period of weeks to eradicate the infestation.
Clover is usually a sign of low nitrogen levels in the soil, which can be adjusted with the application of a quality lawn fertilizer. For best eradication of clover, spray lawns with Searles Buffalo Master® or Ultraweed® 1-2 weeks before fertilizing with Searles Robust® Lawn Booster.
Lawn grubs are easy to control. Sprinkle Searles Dead Grub Pro granules evenly over the ground where lawn grubs are present and water in lightly.
Kepp watching for evidence of lawn grubs as they return throughout the warmer seasons. It may be necessary to reapply the lawn grub killer every 4-5 weeks as waves of infestation may occur.
For best practice, apply a lawn grub product early to mid spring annually when these pests lay their eggs.
