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Fleabane may look similar to daisies, but this summer annual weed easily grows in poorly maintained properties in the western and northern United States. This weed outcompetes more desirable plants, ruining lawns, gardens, and landscaping.
Fleabane resembles daisies with its composite flower head, flat disk, and the typically white coloration of its petals. The petals start white but may turn pink or lavender over time. Some species of fleabane have yellow or orange petals instead. Young fleabane plants grow as rosettes with their leaves forming a circular shape. As the plant matures, the stems can reach up to 3 feet long and are covered with coarse, stiff hairs. The leaves are also covered with hairs and are lance-shaped with pointed tips and toothed edges. They can grow up to 5 inches in length, with newer, younger leaves growing shorter and more narrow.
Fleabane usually emerges in turf from late spring to summer and they usually bloom in May. This weed thrives in soils with consistent moisture levels or nutrient levels. Common sites include but are not limited to, lawns, ditches, driveways, sidewalks, near fences, and other locations with full exposure to sunlight in moderately wet soil.
The best way to control a weed infestation that’s already established on your property is to apply a post-emergent herbicide. Look for a product that includes fleabane on its label.
In cool-season grasses, we recommend 2,4-D Amine. The labeled application rate for spot treatments with this product is one-quarter of a pint of product mixed into 3 gallons of water or 1 and one-third fluid ounces of concentrate mixed into 1 gallon of water.
In warm-season grasses, we recommend Fahrenheit Herbicide. For spot applications, mix 0.2 ounces of the product per 1 gallon of water to apply over 1,000 square feet. Keep in mind that when making applications over St. Augustinegrass, Bermudagrass, or Zoysiagrass, temporary stunting or chlorosis may occur.
For either of these products, we recommend you mix and apply your herbicide with a handheld pump sprayer and use a surfactant like Nanotek to enhance the effectiveness of your treatment. Nanotek is a non-herbicide product designed to improve the adhesion and penetration of pesticides onto treated surfaces. When using Nanotek, just add 1 fluid ounce per 1 gallon of solution.
Spot-treat any fleabane you’ve found during your inspection. Use a fan or cone spray pattern to ensure the leaves are fully coated, and spray the weed to the point of wet but not runoff. Be sure to spray on calm days when temperatures are not too hot and when wind speeds are low to minimize drift.
To prevent fleabane in lawns, promote the health of your turf to reduce the conducive conditions that allow weeds and disease to take hold. Consider applying a fertilizer like Solutions 15-5-10 Weed & Feed with Trimec. This product is a slow-release fertilizer that will provide lawns with essential nutrients and fight against weed development. It even includes some species of fleabane in its list of controlled weeds. With a push spreader, apply 3.2 to 4 pounds of product per 1,000 square feet. When applied properly, your grass will receive a boost in health while the built-in herbicide will kill established weeds.
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