New Herbicidesfor Broad leaf Weed Control:New minimum-risk products offer turf pros new lawn treatment options

摘要

Several new herbicide active ingredients and combination products have been introduced to the market during the past few years. Perhaps most notable was Imprelis. However, sales of the product were suspended in August 2011 due to concerns about possible non-target injury on pines, spruces and other ornamental species. It is unclear at the time of this writing if, or when, Imprelis will again be made available for use on turfgrass.Besides Imprelis, there have been many other herbicides introduced for broadleaf weed control in the past few years. In fact, the number of active ingredients registered for broadleaf weed control in turfgrass has doubled since the year 2000. This article is not meant to be an exhaustive review of all the herbicides you can use in turfgrass. Instead, the focus is on the newest of products, those that have been released in the past couple of years. You should always consult the label prior to use to verify that the product is safe for your type of turf.