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Bermuda invading my Centipede. Weedwarriors assemble!

Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:18 pm
Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
7987 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:18 pm
Is there a product that I can apply that’s less than a nuclear option?

Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
7987 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:23 pm to
It’s within a 10’ x 3’ section that has recently had excessive traffic for a remodel project. My preference is to not nuke and sod but I’ll hang up and listen.
Posted by CrawDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2019
5741 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:38 pm to
Yes - sethoxydim. Active ingredient in Fertilome Over the Top 11, Hi Yield Grass Killer, Vantage, … some other brand names. Expect temporary yellowing on the surrounding centipede but it will recover.

Also read the label before buying/using - if it calls for a mineral oil concentrate (not the same as surfactant) to be mixed with it, buy it to, and mix according to the sethoxydim label directions.
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 3:45 pm
Posted by ronk
Member since Jan 2015
7563 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:38 pm to
Bermuda is the better grass but you can spray sethoxydim.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15850 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:39 pm to
I think sethoxydim can be used in centipede to kill bermuda. I've never done it and I'm not sure on application rates. So hopefully someone more knowledgeable than myself will chime in.

ETA: Looks like I was a little slow on the trigger.
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 3:40 pm
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
58373 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:43 pm to
quote:

Bermuda is the better grass
bermuda is a weed.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86855 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:11 pm to
quote:

Bermuda is the better grass
bermuda is a weed.
Yup, everywhere but a golf course.
Posted by ronk
Member since Jan 2015
7563 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:30 pm to
True and false. By definition everything can be a weed because a weed is any unwanted plant or grass competing for space with a cultivated grass or plant.

For me St Aug or centipede would be a weed.

However, Bermuda is in fact a turf grass.
Posted by AwesomeSauce
Das Boot
Member since May 2015
11291 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:36 pm to
quote:

everywhere but a golf course

Tiger Stadium and the Box are a few other places that stick out with bermuda.
Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
7987 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:52 pm to
True, but, there’s always a but, for me it’s a weed in my Centipede. My front yard was a pretty solid showing Centipede example until this construction. Now I’m battling to return it to last years results.

Thanks all for the responses. Ordered the Fertilome Over the Top II.
Posted by Commander Rabb
Member since Feb 2020
1275 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:52 pm to
Will this work in St. Aug?
Posted by CrawDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2019
5741 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 5:56 pm to
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Will this work in St. Aug?

Unfortunately not, no herbicide can take out bermudagrass in St Aug without doing equal damage to the St Augustine.

About only thing I know is to make sure you set your mower to the proper height, 3-4 inches, for St Augustine and hope over time the St Aug crowds/shades out the Bermuda. It does work but it’s a slow process - I deal with that issue in my backyard but the St. Aug is overtaking the Bermuda when I began raising the height of the mower, and I’m in year 3, maybe 4.
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 7:07 pm
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
25510 posts
Posted on 4/26/23 at 8:07 pm to
Vantage was the GOAT of killing bermuda in centipede back in the day.
Posted by goofball
Member since Mar 2015
17345 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 8:58 am to
Bermuda grows leads under ground and can easily go under fences, sidewalks, etc. If your neighbor has Bermuda, you will have Bermuda too eventually. This is a losing battle.

My backyard has mostly Bermuda. I'm actually putting down a lot of seed lately to thicken it up in spots. The St. Augustine is slowly taking over though. But the bare spots where we had some traffic after moving in is a long way from the nearest St. Augustine lead.
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 9:03 am
Posted by Ziggy
Member since Oct 2007
22079 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 10:26 am to
HIJACK - how does one kill off centipede so that Bermuda can spread and take over??
Posted by CrawDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2019
5741 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 10:35 am to
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HIJACK - how does one kill off centipede so that Bermuda can spread and take over??

That’s a question I’m not sure someone has asked before but there are several lawn herbicide labeled for use on residential lawns that are safe to use on Bermudagrass that will kill centipede or St Augustine - quinchlorac comes to mind.

But I’d let ronk recommend something for you as his is an expert on matters associated with Bermudagrass lawns and follow his recommendation. If he doesn’t see your post to respond just create a new thread asking the same question.
Posted by Ziggy
Member since Oct 2007
22079 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 10:36 am to
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CrawDude


Thank you sir.
Posted by tilco
Spanish Fort, AL
Member since Nov 2013
14346 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 11:08 am to
Let the bermuda win
Posted by goofball
Member since Mar 2015
17345 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 11:09 am to
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HIJACK - how does one kill off centipede so that Bermuda can spread and take over??


I'd be shocked if there is a grass Bermuda couldn't eventually choke off in full sun.
Posted by Ziggy
Member since Oct 2007
22079 posts
Posted on 4/27/23 at 11:11 am to
quote:

I'd be shocked if there is a grass Bermuda couldn't eventually choke off in full sun.



Well, I'm just trying to assist in that process is all so that it can happen faster. I hate centipede with a passion.
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