Maintaining a lush and healthy turfgrass requires careful attention and proactive measures to combat weeds effectively. Among the arsenal of tools available to turfgrass managers, pre-emergent herbicides play a pivotal role in preventing the emergence of weeds before they become a nuisance. However, timing is crucial when it comes to applying these herbicides to achieve maximum efficacy and protect the…
Article original published Maryland Grows Blog Many lawns showed drought-stress symptoms in early summer. Photo: M. Talabac, University of Maryland Extension (UME) It seems like ages ago, but during late spring and early summer we were in the midst of a long dry spell–and then things changed! Many areas in the region have seen more typical summer rainfall since late…
Prodiamine and Dithiopyr are both preemergent herbicides that are used to prevent the growth of weeds before they emerge from the soil. However, they have some differences that may make one more suitable than the other depending on the specific circumstances. Prodiamine is a selective herbicide that targets annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds. It is typically used in turfgrass…