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CLOVER, WHITE
Clover, White
[Trifolium repens L.]
DESCRIPTION
White
clover is a perennial with creeping stems rooting at some nodes. Leaves have
three leaflets with a long erect petiole that is surrounded at the base by a
membranous sheath. The flowering heads are borne on long stalks arising from
the stems and usually rise above the leaves. The flower cluster may be ½ to 1½
inches in diameter. The petals are white or occasionally tinged with pink.
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Characteristic
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Description
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Growth Season
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perennial weed
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Growth Habit
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prostrate, spreading
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Leaflet Number
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three; usually a white crescent-shaped mark near the base of
the upper surface of each leaflet
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Leaf Margin
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slight toothing on leaflet edges
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Leaf Hairs
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none
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Leaf/Leaflet Shape
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oval/egg-shaped/elliptical
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Leaf Width
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1/2 - 2 inches
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Leaf Venation
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pinnate
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Leaf Arrangement
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alternate
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Root Type
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fibrous; can usually find round nodules on the roots which fix
atmospheric nitrogen for use by plants
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Flower Color
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white
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white clover,
trifoliate leaf
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white clover
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Note: Still not
sure this is the right weed? The Turf
& Weed Identification Decision Aid may help. Check the TurfFiles glossary for definitions
of unfamiliar terms.
CULTURAL
CONTROL
White clover
may be found under close mowing conditions. Maintaining soil phosphorus at
medium levels and nitrogen at the proper level for the desired turfgrass
reduces the competitive ability of white clover in turf.
CHEMICAL
CONTROL
White clover can be controlled
with products containing two, three, and four way broadleaf herbicides. Clover
species are especially susceptible to clopyralid-containing products (e.g.,
Lontrel, Confront) as well as fluroxypyr-containing products (Spotlight,
Escalade 2, etc.). Apply in fall or spring.
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Preemergence herbicides:
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Herbicide
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Tolerant Turfs (1)
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Average
Efficacy Rating(2)
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Range of Trial Efficacy Values, %
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Number of
Trials
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Products (3)
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pronamide*
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be
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G
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0
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Kerb
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Postemergence herbicides:
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Herbicide
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Tolerant Turfs (1)
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Average
Efficacy Rating(2)
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Range of Trial Efficacy Values, %
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Number of
Trials
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Products (3)
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clopyralid**
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ba, bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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E
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100
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10
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Lontrel
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clopyralid & triclopyr**
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be, bk, c, f, r, z
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E
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95 - 100
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9
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Confront
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2,4-D & dicamba & mecoprop
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bk, f, r, z
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E
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93 - 100
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7
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MEC Amine-D*, Trimec Bentgrass, Trimec Classic, Trimec
Southern, Triplet
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dicamba & MCPA & triclopyr
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ba, bc, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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99 - 100
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5
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Cool Power, Horsepower
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2,4-D & carfentrazone & dicamba & mecoprop
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ba, bc, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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100
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3
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Speed Zone, Speed Zone Southern
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2,4-D & clopyralid & dicamba**
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ba, bc, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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95 - 100
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3
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Millenium Ultra 2
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metsulfuron
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be, sa, z
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E
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100
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3
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Escort**, Manor
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dicamba
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ba, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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81 - 100
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2
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Banvel, Clarity, Vanquish
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triclopyr
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f, r
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E
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93 - 98
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2
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Turflon Ester
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trifloxysulfuron-sodium
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be, z
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E
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99 - 100
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2
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Monument
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2,4-D & triclopyr*
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bk, f, r
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E
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96
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1
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Chaser
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atrazine*
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be, c, sa, z
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G
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85
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1
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AAtrex 4L
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fluroxypyr
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ba, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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F
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54 - 96
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2
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Spotlight
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2,4-D
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be, bk, f, r, z
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F
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0
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2,4-D amine, Solution Water Soluble
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imazaquin
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be, c, sa, z
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F
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0
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Image
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metribuzin
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be
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F
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0
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Sencor 75 Turf
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Footnotes:
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(1)
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Turfgrass Codes:
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ba
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bahiagrass
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bc
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bentgrass, creeping
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be
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bermudagrass
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bk
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bluegrass, Kentucky
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c
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centipedegrass
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f
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fescue, tall
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r
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ryegrass, perennial
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sa
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St. Augustinegrass
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z
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zoysiagrass
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blank
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No turfgrass in the database is
completely tolerant. Check label to see if chemical can be used at a reduced
rate or during the dormant season on your turfgrass.
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(2)
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Efficacy Ratings:
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E
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excellent control (90 to 100%)
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G
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good control (80 to 90%)
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F
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fair control (70 to 80%)
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Efficacy ratings are based on
herbicide trials performed by weed scientists at North Carolina State University between 1997 and 2007. The number of trials included in the efficacy ratings
is displayed in the next-to-last column. The higher this number, the more
confidence can be placed in the efficacy values. Trials may have involved
sequential applications of one or more chemical. Details of individual trials
(herbicide rates, dates of application, environmental conditions at time of
application, etc) can be viewed on the TurfFiles web site, through the Turf Weed Management
Decision Aid.
Efficacy ratings for chemicals
lacking trial data are from “Pest
Management Strategic Plan for Turfgrass in the Southern United States,”
summary of a workshop for turf experts from multiple universities held in Griffin, GA in October, 2004 and sponsored by the Southern Region Integrated Pest
Management Center.
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(3)
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Recommendations of specific
chemicals are based upon information on the manufacturer's label and
performance in a limited number of trials. Because environmental conditions
and methods of application may vary widely, performance of the chemical will
not always conform to the safety and pest control standards indicated by
experimental data. The order in which brand names are given is not an
indication of a recommendation or criticism.
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Recommendations for the use of
agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to
the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial
products or services does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University or discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Other
brand names may be labeled for use on turfgrasses. Individuals who use agricultural
chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with
current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain
current information about usage regulations and examine a current product
label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact your county's
Cooperative Extension agent.
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© North Carolina State University. This information sheet was prepared
by Fred Yelverton, Bridget R. Lassiter, Gail G. Wilkerson, Leon Warren, Travis Gannon, Jenifer J. Reynolds, and Gregory S. Buol. Department of Crop
Science, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State
University. Prepared July 15, 2008. Available on-line at
www.turffiles.ncsu.edu. This publication was made possible through a grant
provided by the Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research & Education
(CENTERE) whose purpose is to support worthwhile projects that will benefit
both the private sector and the public, and protect the environment.
KEYWORDS FOUND IN THIS ARTICLE:
| Jan 08, 2008 |
Turfgrass of NC Conference
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T. Gannon
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Managing Difficult Landscape Weeds
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| Jan 24, 2007 |
Master Gardeners, Durham County
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Weed Control in Tall Fescue and Bermudagrass Turf
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| Jan 11, 2007 |
Dare County, NC
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Weed Control in Warm Season Turf
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| Jan 10, 2007 |
GCSAA - Chicago, Illinois
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F. Yelverton
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New Pest Control Tools and Management Trends in Turf
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| Aug 01, 2006 |
Forage Conference
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F. Yelverton
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Pasture Weed Management in North Carolina
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| Feb 20, 2006 |
Cumberland County TCNC Demo Days
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L. Warren
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Newer Herbicides for Late Winter Early Spring Weed Control in Turf
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| Feb 08, 2006 |
Davie County
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L. Warren
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Making North Carolina Herbicide Recommendations Work in Davie County
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| Feb 06, 2006 |
Orange County
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Broadleaf Weed Control in Tall Fescue Pastures
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| Jan 10, 2006 |
Turfgrass of NC Conference
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M. Martin
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Making North Carolina Herbicide Recommendations Work for You
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| Nov 15, 2005 |
Dave Monk's Class Lecture
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L. Warren
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Weed Management Programs for North Carolina Turfgrass Growers
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| Feb 19, 2005 |
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L. Warren
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New Herbicides for Difficult-to-Control Weeds in Turf
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| Feb 15, 2005 |
Wake Co., NC Turf Meeting
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L. Warren
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Postemergence Winter Weed and Preemergence Crabgrass Control
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| Feb 10, 2005 |
Rockingham County Meeting
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L. Warren
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Winter Annual and Cool-Season Perennial Weed ID and Control in Pastures
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| Oct 21, 2003 |
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L. Warren
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Turfgrass Weed Management in North Carolina - Oct. 2003
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| Sep 30, 2003 |
2003 Pitt County
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T. Gannon
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Fall Weed Control in Turf - 2003 Pitt County
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| Mar 04, 2003 |
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F. Yelverton
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New Herbicides for Home Lawns - 2003 Western Conference
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| Jan 21, 2003 |
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L. Warren
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Basic Weed Management - 2003 TCNC
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