Lawn weeds
A Weed is anything that is not desired to be in your lawn. Weeds take up precious space in a lawn and stop healthy grass from growing. For best practice it is best to stop weeds germinating by using a pre-emergent at a specific time of year. Most commonly though, weeds are only treated once established. You will find all the common lawn weeds below and have an advised control treatment for each situation. The products will vary from weed to weed though in most of the flat weed situations its as easy as applying one product to eliminate all.
Vanderlands has created product application videos and checklists to go with every product to ensure safe product handling, correct mixing and results that only a professional would usually get.
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Capeweed
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Creeping Oxalis
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White Clover
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Pennywort
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Winter grass
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Summer Grass
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Paspalum
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Nut grass
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Mullumbimby Couch
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Crowsfoot grass / Crab grass
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Bindii
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Burr Medic
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Cat’s Ear
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Chick weed
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Cotula (Carrot Weed)
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Cudweed
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Dandelion
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Flea Bane
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Khaki weed
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Lamb’s Tongue
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Marshmallow
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Pearlwort
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Onion grass
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Thistles
Capeweed
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
Cape weed is also known as cape dandelion. It is an annual weed and establishes from seed in autumn. It grows actively through winter and flowers and goes to seed in spring.
Control/Treatment
Can be controlled by Bow and Arrow (Barricade). Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Bow and Arrow 500ml
Used for an outstanding broadleaf weed control across all turf surfaces
Bow and Arrow is the industry leading selective herbicide that provides outstanding control of broadleaf weeds in turf. With no odour and a high level of user and environmental safety, its unique three-way action provides extended weed control in most situations. It kills a range of broad leaf weeds including cat’s ear, bindi, white clover, creeping oxalis, cud weed, plantain and cape weed. It is safe to use on Bufalo, Couch, Qld blue couch, Rye grass and Fescue.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and Flat fan Nozzle
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rates are 2-5L over 100m2 recommended nozzle to achieve this is a 025 or 04 Nozzle
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Creeping Oxalis
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
A perennial weed that establishes from seed. Extremely persistent in low cut lawns due to its stoloniferous growth habit. It spreads from seed and spreads along the surface.
Control/Treatment
Can be controlled by Bow and Arrow (Barricade). Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Bow and Arrow 500ml
Used for an outstanding broadleaf weed control across all turf surfaces
Bow and Arrow is the industry leading selective herbicide that provides outstanding control of broadleaf weeds in turf. With no odour and a high level of user and environmental safety, its unique three-way action provides extended weed control in most situations. It kills a range of broad leaf weeds including cat’s ear, bindi, white clover, creeping oxalis, cud weed, plantain and cape weed. It is safe to use on Bufalo, Couch, Qld blue couch, Rye grass and Fescue.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and Flat fan Nozzle
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rates are 2-5L over 100m2 recommended nozzle to achieve this is a 025 or 04 Nozzle
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

White Clover
Situation
Found in all lawn situation and a big problem for kids due to attractiveness to Bees.
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Occurrence
A perennial weed which can behave like an annual when moisture limits summer growth. It flowers and goes to seed in Spring. Seeds can stay viable for years in the soil.
Control/Treatment
Can be controlled by Bow and Arrow (Barricade). Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Bow and Arrow 500ml
Used for an outstanding broadleaf weed control across all turf surfaces
Bow and Arrow is the industry leading selective herbicide that provides outstanding control of broadleaf weeds in turf. With no odour and a high level of user and environmental safety, its unique three-way action provides extended weed control in most situations. It kills a range of broad leaf weeds including cat’s ear, bindi, white clover, creeping oxalis, cud weed, plantain and cape weed. It is safe to use on Bufalo, Couch, Qld blue couch, Rye grass and Fescue.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and Flat fan Nozzle
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rates are 2-5L over 100m2 recommended nozzle to achieve this is a 025 or 04 Nozzle
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Pennywort
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Winter – Spring
Occurrence
Pennywort is a very widespread native plant that is particularly common in wetlands and excessive moist lawns.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Winter grass
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual and Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
Winter Grass establishes from seed and usually is seen through the winter months as a tough of grass poking up through your lawn. It seeds all year round and each plant can have up to hundreds of seeds. Left untreated causes a multiply effect that has your lawn eventually taking over by the weed.
Control/Treatment
Pre emergent control in Spring a must
Winter Grass Killer
Used to specifically control winter grass (poa anua)
Winter Grass Killer is a selective herbicide for control of winter grass that is suitable for use on couch, bent, buffalo, ryegrass, brown top and Kentucky Blue Grass. It is not suitable for use on Kikuyu or fescue lawns.
The product breaks down quickly – no residue in soil and is economical to use as 15 mL treats 100 square metres of lawn. Winter Grass Killer should be applied as a fine spray as soon as the winter grass appears and before it has a chance to flower and set seed.
Rate is 15ml per 100m2
Water rate is 2-5L per 100m2

Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Summer Grass
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
Summer grass germinates in spring from the previous seasons seed. Once established in your lawn it usually dominates the desired grass over the playful warmer months. It is often mistaken for kikuyu and grows well in the shade and weak parts of your lawn.
Control/Treatment
Pre Emergent is Key
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Paspalum
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
Paspalum can be seen growing up to a metre tall in bushland and reserves that are not mown. It is highly adaptable though and can also grow at low cutting heights in the home lawn. Paspalum spreads through sticky seeds that easily attach to shoes, cloths and pet’s. Most nature strips have these weeds.
Control/Treatment
Round up wand
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Nut grass
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn – Winter
Occurrence
Nutgrass has 3 blades that shoot up from the stem and has a triangular stem rather then a circular one.
It establishes from seed and its rapid network of creeping underground stems. It has a waxy leaf and its best treated with a sticker to enhance product absorption.
Control/Treatment
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Sedge Hammer 25g
Used to control Nut Grass and Mullumbimby Couch in all grass types
Sedge Hammer is safe to use across all turf species. It is used to control nut grass and mullumbimby couch. These weeds are usually seen in wet conditions during summer time.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer at a water rate of 10l per 100m2
Product rate is 1.3g in 10ltr of water per 100m2

Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Mullumbimby Couch
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn – Winter
Occurrence
Mullumbimby couch poses a tough long root system that can not be hand weeded successfully. It is commonly seen in spring and summer and grows best in areas of excessive soil moisture. It spreads through its seed and the root system under the ground. Because of its waxy leaf a sticker is recommended to enhance product absorption.
Control/Treatment
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Sedge Hammer 25g
Used to control Nut Grass and Mullumbimby Couch in all grass types
Sedge Hammer is safe to use across all turf species. It is used to control nut grass and mullumbimby couch. These weeds are usually seen in wet conditions during summer time.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer at a water rate of 10l per 100m2
Product rate is 1.3g in 10ltr of water per 100m2

Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Crowsfoot grass / Crab grass
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
Crowsfoot germinates in spring and is commonly seen in lawns throughout summer and the warmer periods of growth. It spreads through its unique seed head that has a five spiked (like a crow) flower and looks like a wind mill.
Control/Treatment
Round up wand
Pre emergent a must
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Bindii
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Occurrence
Bindii establishes from seed in autumn, grows actively through winter and flowers in spring. Major problem in lawns is because when it seeds it produces burrs with sharp spines.
Control/Treatment
Can be controlled by Bow and Arrow (Barricade). Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Bow and Arrow 500ml
Used for an outstanding broadleaf weed control across all turf surfaces
Bow and Arrow is the industry leading selective herbicide that provides outstanding control of broadleaf weeds in turf. With no odour and a high level of user and environmental safety, its unique three-way action provides extended weed control in most situations. It kills a range of broad leaf weeds including cat’s ear, bindi, white clover, creeping oxalis, cud weed, plantain and cape weed. It is safe to use on Bufalo, Couch, Qld blue couch, Rye grass and Fescue.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and Flat fan Nozzle
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rates are 2-5L over 100m2 recommended nozzle to achieve this is a 025 or 04 Nozzle
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Burr Medic
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
Burr Medic is a low-growing, almost hairless, sprawling herb with leaves divided into 3 heart-shaped leaflets each 4-25 mm long. The terminal leaflet is on a longer stalk than the two side leaflets. It has clusters of 2-7, small, yellow, pea-type flowers with petals that are only 3-5 mm long. It germinates by the spread of seed and underground growth.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Cat’s Ear
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Occurrence
A mature plant can be seen semi-erect up to 30cm. Deeply lobed leaves with yellow flowers. Also known as ‘Flatweed’. It establishes from seed in autumn and grows actively through winter into autumn.
Control/Treatment
Can be controlled by Bow and Arrow (Barricade). Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Bow and Arrow 500ml
Used for an outstanding broadleaf weed control across all turf surfaces
Bow and Arrow is the industry leading selective herbicide that provides outstanding control of broadleaf weeds in turf. With no odour and a high level of user and environmental safety, its unique three-way action provides extended weed control in most situations. It kills a range of broad leaf weeds including cat’s ear, bindi, white clover, creeping oxalis, cud weed, plantain and cape weed. It is safe to use on Bufalo, Couch, Qld blue couch, Rye grass and Fescue.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and Flat fan Nozzle
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rates are 2-5L over 100m2 recommended nozzle to achieve this is a 025 or 04 Nozzle
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Chick weed
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
A short-lived herbaceous plant with upright (i.e. erect or ascending) or spreading (i.e. decumbent) stems. It usually grows 5-20 cm tall, but occasionally reaches up to 45 cm in height. Chick weed has soft stems and hairy leaves that are sticky to touch.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Cotula (Carrot Weed)
Situation
Found in excessive moist lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Occurrence
Cotula grows low on the ground and has leaves that are quite similar to carrot tops. The flowers produced by the plant are button-shaped and have no petals. The flowers have slender stalks throughout autumn and spring. The weed mostly grows in grassy areas where the soil is moist. It can quickly invade your lawn if not treated before it seeds in spring.
Control/Treatment
Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Cudweed
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual/short lived perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
There are two species common in home lawns. They are annual or short lived perennials with grey-green leaves. One species is very wooly with hairy leaves and the other has no hairs on the upper surface of the leaf.
Control/Treatment
Can be controlled by Bow and Arrow (Barricade). Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Bow and Arrow 500ml
Used for an outstanding broadleaf weed control across all turf surfaces
Bow and Arrow is the industry leading selective herbicide that provides outstanding control of broadleaf weeds in turf. With no odour and a high level of user and environmental safety, its unique three-way action provides extended weed control in most situations. It kills a range of broad leaf weeds including cat’s ear, bindi, white clover, creeping oxalis, cud weed, plantain and cape weed. It is safe to use on Bufalo, Couch, Qld blue couch, Rye grass and Fescue.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and Flat fan Nozzle
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rates are 2-5L over 100m2 recommended nozzle to achieve this is a 025 or 04 Nozzle
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Dandelion
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Occurrence
Dandelion is commonly seen as the weed with the bright yellow flower approximately 1 to 2 inches. It also is known for its white puff balls seeds that it produces as kids generally pick and blow to make a wish.
Control/Treatment
(Barricade) Pre-emergent treatment to be done in early autumn to stop germination.
Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Flea Bane
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Occurrence
A short-lived annual or biennial herbaceous plant developing a basal rosette of leaves at first. It later produces a single upright (i.e. erect) stem with several branches relatively close to the ground. Plants grow up to 1.5 m tall, but are usually less than 1 m in height.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Khaki weed
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
A small, long-lived creeping herbaceous plant with stem up to 60 cm long. This species often forms a dense mat of prickly vegetation over the ground surface. It spreads through seed and runners along the top of the surface.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Lamb’s Tongue
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
Lambs tongue has hairy, long, slender ribbed leaves that form I or more rosettes. It germinates in weak lawns by spreading through seed.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Marshmallow
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual and Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
Marshmallow is an exotic annual weed that goes crazy in growth after autumn and winter rains. It is an erect, sprawling or decumbent herb growing up to 50cm high that is covered with rather stiff star-like hairs and is woody at the base. This spreads under the surface and on top through runners.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Pearlwort
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
Pearlwort is a dense low growing dicot weed with smooth slender stems rooting at the nodes with oppositely arranged, thin grassy like leaves up to 14mm long. The heavily branched stems form a mat-like growth habit that forms thick ground cover. Small flowers appear in spring, summer and autumn and are a small, inconspicuous flower with green sepals and tiny white petals.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments

Onion grass
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Perennial weed
Seasons of Growth
Winter – Spring – Summer – Autumn
Occurrence
Onion weed is a noxious weed that devastates lawns. It spreads from seeds that are formed in summer and autumn and then germinates to be visible mostly in winter and Spring. Because of its very thin leaf blade it is best to use a sticker when applying products to enhance product absorption.
Control/Treatment
Not available
Thistles
Situation
Found in all lawn situations
Life Cycle
Annual weed
Seasons of Growth
Autumn – Winter – Spring
Occurrence
Erect annual herbs, commonly growing 60-100cm high. It germinates by seed in late autumn and flowers and goes to seed through early September through to December. Thistles have sharp like leaves and are poisonous due to their high levels of nitrate.
Control/Treatment
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Embargo 500ml ( Weed Pre-emergent)
A pre-emergent used all year round to stop weeds germinating
Embargo is the best bang for your buck when it comes to effective pre-emergent weed control against all major annual grass weeds in turf during summer and winter
It has Season-long control of annual weeds (up to 18 weeks control). It will reduces reduces the reliance on costly selective post-emergent herbicides. Minimises nutrient and sunlight competition from annual grasses. Economical solution for your main annual weed problems such as Winter grass, Summer grass, Crabgrass and Crows foot grass. For summer grass weeds the first application is made in September and again 16 weeks later ( December) to see out the summer season. For winter weeds like winter grass, sedges and all your broadleaf weeds including white clover and bindi it is first applied in February and every 16 weeks until August.
Apply with a calibrated back pack sprayer and flat fan nozzle then lightly water it off the leaf and into the soil
Rate is 50ml per 100m2
Water rate is 5-8l per 100m2 Recommended nozzles to achieve this is a 08 Nozzle
It can be mixed with wetting agents and most soil amendments
