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WOODSORREL, YELLOW
Woodsorrel, Yellow
(Oxalis)
[Oxalis stricta L.]
DESCRIPTION
Yellow
woodsorrel is an herbaceous perennial common in greenhouse and turf situations.
It is most recognizable due to the heart-shaped leaflets that are found three to
a leaf. The plant has a shallow taproot, and hairy stems that are 4 to 10
inches tall. Flowers are bright yellow, have five petals, and bloom in early
spring (March to April). The fruit is a narrow capsule ½ to 1 inch long. The
supporting stalk bends just below the capsule.
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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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upright, but very low-growing plant
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Leaflet Number
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three
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Leaf Margin
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smooth
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Leaf Hairs
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none
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Leaf/Leaflet Shape
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heart/kidney/spade; partly folded
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Leaf Width
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1/2 - 1 inch
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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; note the extensive rhizomes associated with this plant
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Flower Color
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yellow
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yellow
woodsorrel (oxalis) seed pod
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yellow
woodsorrel (oxalis) leaf
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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
Perennial
broadleaf turf weeds are capable of living more than two years. They thrive in
weak, thin turf; golf fairways and roughs; home lawns; playfields; and
industrial grounds. Proper turf maintenance is the key to control of this
weed. First, select adapted turfgrass cultivars for your area and then
properly fertilize, mow, and water to encourage dense growth.
CHEMICAL
CONTROL
Yellow woodsorrel is not easily
controlled with two, three, and four way postemergence herbicides. Repeat
spring applications are usually needed. Manor (metsulfuron) does provide good
to excellent postemergence control. Preemergence control is achieved with
pendimethalin (e.g., Pendulum), oxadiazon (Ronstar), and dithiopyr (Dimension).
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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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pendimethalin
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ba, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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E
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99 - 100
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7
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Pendulum, PRE-M, Scott's Turf Builder With Halts
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dithiopyr
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ba, bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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E
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99 - 100
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5
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Dimension, Quali-Pro Dithiopyr**, Vigoro Crabgrass
Preventer, Vigoro Dimension
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benefin & trifluralin
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ba, bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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E
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99 - 100
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2
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Team, Team Pro
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benefin & oryzalin & trifluralin
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ba, be, c, f, sa, z
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E
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99
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1
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Surflan A.S. & Team Pro
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dithiopyr & pendimethalin
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ba, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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E
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100
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1
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Dimension & Pendulum
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dithiopyr & prodiamine
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bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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E
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100
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1
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Barricade & Dimension
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isoxaben
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ba, bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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G
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0
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Gallery 75
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atrazine*
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be, c, sa, z
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F-E
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0
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AAtrex 4L
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oxadiazon & prodiamine*
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bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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F
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71
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1
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Barricade & Ronstar**, RegalStar II
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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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trifloxysulfuron-sodium
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be, z
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E
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99 - 100
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4
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Monument
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metsulfuron
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be, sa, z
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E
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99 - 100
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3
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Escort**, Manor
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sulfosulfuron
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ba, be, c, sa, z
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E
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99
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1
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Certainty
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glyphosate
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E
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0
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Glyphosate Original, Roundup, Touchdown Pro**
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atrazine*
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be, c, sa, z
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G
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0
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AAtrex 4L
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dicamba
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ba, be, bk, f, r, z
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G
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0
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Banvel, Clarity, Vanquish
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fluroxypyr
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ba, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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G
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0
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Spotlight
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MSMA***
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be, r
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G
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0
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MSMA (various brands)
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clopyralid & triclopyr**
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be, bk, c, f, r, z
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F-G
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0
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Confront
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2,4-D & triclopyr*
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bk, f, r
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F
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0
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Chaser
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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 17, 2012 |
Virginia Turf Conference
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F. Yelverton
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Weed Management
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| Sep 23, 2011 |
Hawaii Golf Course Superintendents Association
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F. Yelverton
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HIGCSA New Products
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| Mar 10, 2011 |
Reinders Turf Conference, Milwaukee, WI
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F. Yelverton
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New and Innovative Weed Management for Turfgrasses
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| Feb 10, 2011 |
Guilford County Landscape Turfgrass Talks
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Turf Weed Management
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| Dec 21, 2010 |
2010 NC Turfgrass Conference & Show
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T. Gannon
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Advanced Turf Weed Management for LCOs
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| Feb 01, 2010 |
2010 NC Turfgrass Conference
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S. Brinton
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Characteristics of Weeds for Weed ID
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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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| 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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| 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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| Mar 15, 2005 |
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F. Yelverton
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Safe and Effective Weed Control in North Carolina Lawns
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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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| 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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