You should avoid applications of Monterey Spurge Power to desired trees, ornamentals, shrubs, flowers and vegetables. It is labeled for controlling clover in established lawns as directed on the label.
Monterey Spurge Power is a post emergent that should be applied when weeds are actively growing and would not interfere with an application Scotts Weed and Feed application as long as you do not exceed the application rate per label.
For precaution, we typically suggest waiting 7 days between treatments to avoid overstressing the lawn.
Yes, it would be recommended to manually remove any dead weeds from the application of Monterey Spurge Power to allow room for new desirable plants to grow. Tilling the soil will help loosen it up and encourage proper drainage in the future.
Please review the product label for more information.
Yes, Monterey Spurge Power is labeled to control actively growing spurge. Please view the product label for more information.
Monterey Spurge Power should be applied when the targeted weed is young and actively growing (and temperatures are above 55 degrees). Ester formulations work better in the cooler temperatures. For Bermuda, apply at the rate of 1.0 to 1.25 fl. oz. in 2 gallons to 5 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft. When treating warm season lawn that is completely dormant, the higher rates may be used. When treating warm season lawn that is actively growing, use a lower rate. Avoid applications to warm season lawn during transition from dormancy to green-up or green-up to dormancy.
Monterey Spurge Power should be applied to actively growing weeds. You would want to apply when soil temps reach 55 degrees and air temps are not over 80 degrees. Please review the product label for more information.
Monterey Spurge Power should not be applied to newly seeded areas until the new grass has become established with a good root system, and been mowed at least 2-3 times to tolerate a chemical treatment.
Please view the product label for more information.
Monterey Spurge Power targets actively growing spurge as directed. It does not contain a pre-emergent to prevent germination.
No, Monterey Spurge Power does not list buffalograss as tolerable species on the product label.
Monterey Spurge Power can be applied to listed and warm and cool season species only as directed. Avoid applications to Centipede and St. Augustine unless injury can be tolerated. Avoid applications to unlisted turf species.
Timing is very important when applying pre emergent products such as Prodiamine 65 WDG so you want to be sure to apply before the weeds germinate. For the best timing on when to apply both products in your specific region, we would recommend contacting your Master Gardener at your local cooperative extension office.
Monterey Spurge Power should not be used on desirable groundcover or other ornamentals since it will likely cause damage to these plants.
Monterey Spurge Power can be used as a spot spray or broadcast application to treat spurge in bermuda lawns. Per the product label, for warm season turfgrasses actively growing the lower rates are recommended. When warm season turfgrass is completely dormant, the higher rates can be used. Avoid applications to warm season lawn during transition from dormancy to green-up or green-up to dormancy
No, Monterey Spurge Power is not labeled for wild strawberry. We would recommend Surge Broadleaf Herbicide for Turf as it is labeled for wild strawberry. Please review the product label for application rates to treat wild strawberry.
There is no wait to me to apply a fertilizer after using Monterey Spurge Power but if you would like you can wait 5-7 days for lawn to recover from the application.
Unfortunately, there are few options for post emergent control of Toothed Spurge and even using a non selective such as glyphosate at the highest rates have shown to be ineffective. The only product we can recommend would be Dismiss South Herbicide as it lists annual spurge (toothed spurge) as well as the other two common varieties, prostrate and spotted spurge. Repeat applications may be required and full control is not guaranteed.
One of the most common ways to deal with this weed in your gardens is to mulch the infested area, which prevents light from reaching their seedlings and seeds, depriving them of food before they can make it for themselves. Applying mulch that is 3 to 4 inches deep is typically affective.
Contact your Master Gardener with the Cooperative Extension Office for recommendations shown to be effective for this weed in your region.
Monterey Spurge Power can be used on Centipede and St. Augustine turfgrasses only if the established turfgrass have shown they can tolerate injury.
Per the product label, when treating Carpetgrass and St. Augustine turfgrasses, applciations should be made as a spot treatment only. Broadcast applications should be avoided when air temperatures are above 80 degrees to prevent injury to the lawn.
