A Homeowner's Guide to Herbicide Selection for Warm-Season Turfgrass Lawns
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
It can be difficult for homeowners to differentiate between herbicide products available to them. This publication was created as an overview of several active ingredients commonly found in widely-available herbicides and simple tips for product selection. (12 pages)
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