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Recognition Herbicide is a powerful post-emergence herbicide that controls more than 40 weeds. It targets kyllingas, sedges, and broadleaf weeds like clover and dollarweed. Containing the active ingredient trifloxysurlfuron and the propriety safener metcamifen, Recognition can be used in warm-season grasses like St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, kikuyugrass, and buffalograss. The water-dispersible granules of Recognition Herbicide are easily mixed and sprayed. Recognition’s unique mode of action causes complete plant death within 1-4 weeks after application. Tolerant weed species will show signs of stunted leaf growth and seedhead formation. This herbicide is rainfast within 3 hours after application. It is excellent on golf courses, sports fields, residential lawns, ornamentals, landscapes, and non-residential turf.
Key Benefits of Recognition Herbicide:
Controls 40+ broadleaf weeds including all major sedges, dollarweed, clover and more
Offers outstanding turf safety in St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, buffalograss and kikuyugrass with the proprietary safener metcamifen
For those with St. Augustine and zoysiagrass lawns fighting against the invasion of unwanted Bermudagrass and goosegrass, check out our Recognition and Fusilade II Herbicide Kit for Bermudagrass Removal in St. Augustine and Zoysiagrass. Recognition + Fusliade II together create a powerful combination of active ingredients to expertly rid your lawn of unwanted Bermudagrass & goosegrass, while still being gentle enough to not harm your sensitive St. Augustine and zoysiagrass!
Available sizes:
1.95 oz bottle will treat up to one acre. (Not For Sale In California)
0.45 oz bottle will treat up to 10, 000 sq ft.
*NOT FOR USE ON RESIDENTIAL LAWNS IN CALIFORNIA
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | Trifloxysulfuron-sodium1 - 20.4% |
|---|---|
| Target pests | Annual sedge, English Lawn Daisy, Narrowleaf cudweed, Bentgrass, Field pansy, Oxalis, Black medic, Globe sedge, Parsley Piert, Broadleaf signalgrass, Green kyllinga, Poa annua, Cat’s ear dandelion, Ground Ivy, Poa trivialis, Carolina geranium, Hairy buttercup, Purple nutsedge, Carpetweed, Henbit, Rabbitsfoot clover, Clover, Hop clover, Rescuegrass, Cock’s-Comb kyllinga, Khakiweed, Ryegrass, Common chickweed, Mallow Shephard’s-purse, Corn speedwell, Lawn burweed, Spotted Spurge, Creeping indigo, Lawn pennywort, Tall Fescue, Dandelion, Little Barley, Wild Garlic, Dichondra, Mouseear chickweed, Yellow nutsedge,Purple nutsedge, and Broadleaf signalgrass. |
| For use in | Golf Course Management, Lawns (St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, bermudagrass, buffalograss and kikuyugrass), Landscapes, Turf, and Ornamentals. |
| Application | On golf courses, apply postemergence when weeds are actively growing. A repeat application may be needed after 4-6 weeks for optimum control. See label for more instructions. |
| Pet safe | Yes, if used as instructed on the label. |
| Formulation | Water Dispersible Granule |
| NOT FOR SALE TO |
AK, CT, DC, IA, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NY, OR, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY CA (1.95 oz size restricted) |
| Special Features | It reduces rate of leaf growth and seedhead formation on tolerant species of weeds. |
| Shipping Weight | 0.55 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Syngenta (Mfg. Number: 71680) |
| EPA Registration | 100-1658 |
Recognition Herbicide is a selective post-emergent herbicide that controls more than 40 broadleaf weeds, including major sedges, dollarweed, clover, and other hard-to-control weeds in warm-season turfgrass. Featuring the proprietary safener metcamifen, Recognition provides outstanding turf safety on St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, buffalograss, and kikuyugrass while delivering powerful weed control.
Recognition Herbicide can also be tank mixed with products like Fusilade II Herbicide and Turflon Ester Ultra for faster, broader-spectrum control, including the unique ability to safely remove Bermudagrass from established St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass lawns.
Recognition Herbicide is a post-emergent herbicide designed for selective weed control in warm-season turfgrass. It is commonly used to control tough grassy and broadleaf weeds, including sedges, dollarweed, clover, crabgrass, and other difficult-to-manage weeds in established turf.
Recognition is especially valued for use in sensitive warm-season grasses where other herbicides may cause injury.
Recognition Herbicide can be applied to established warm-season turfgrass in residential and commercial areas, including:
It is labeled for use on several warm-season turf types, including:
Always verify your turfgrass species on the product label before application.
Recognition Herbicide should be applied as a foliar spray to actively growing weeds. For best results:
Recognition is commonly tank mixed with a methylated seed oil (MSO) or approved surfactant to improve weed control and herbicide uptake.
Always follow the full product label for application timing, turf tolerance, and weed-specific instructions.
The amount of Recognition Herbicide mixed per gallon of water depends on the target weed, turfgrass type, and treatment area size.
Application rates are generally measured per acre or per 1,000 square feet rather than strictly per gallon of water. The water volume used should provide thorough and even coverage of the treatment area.
For the most accurate mixing instructions:
Yes, Recognition Herbicide typically performs best when used with a surfactant or methylated seed oil (MSO) as directed on the label.
Using the recommended adjuvant helps:
Be sure to use only label-approved surfactants and follow all mixing instructions for your specific application.
Weeds treated with Recognition Herbicide may begin showing symptoms such as yellowing, stunting, or discoloration within 1 to 3 weeks after application. Complete control may take longer depending on:
Some difficult weeds may require a follow-up treatment for optimal control.
Yes, Recognition Herbicide is commonly used on established St. Augustinegrass and is one of the preferred options for controlling weeds in this turf type due to its excellent turf safety when used as directed.
Always follow label instructions regarding turfgrass tolerance and application rates.
Recognition Herbicide is specifically formulated for use on warm-season turfgrass and offers excellent selectivity with strong control of difficult weeds that are challenging to manage with standard herbicides.
Features of Recognition include:
Flexible use in residential and commercial turf areas
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Excellent weed control
By Jacob on 08/01/2024
I manage a commercial landscape company that specializes in high-end residential properties. Recognition has been a staple in our herbicide rotation and selection for weed control. Combine this herbicide with Fusilade II for excellent Bermuda grass control in St. Augustine Grass and Zoysia Grass. It works very well on Crabgrass, Dallisgrass, and others as well. It can be combined with other herbicides as well to have very effective control.
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Bermuda Grass Control
By Darwin on 04/16/2025
For those like me that hate bermuda grass invading their St. Augustine (or Zoysia) lawn this is the answer. Recognition mixed at the rate of .85 grams per gallon with Fusilade II at the rate of.55 fl oz per gallon, your bermuda grass will die within weeks. I actually saw great results in one week with no harm to my St. Augustine. I'm pretty sure this will be an annual treatment but worth it in my opinion. Be sure to use a surfactant.
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Finally! Zoysia lawn free of bermuda!
By Erik on 06/11/2025
After 10+ years of trying all the usual methods (including the turflon/fusillade approach) to getting my neighbor's lousy common bermuda from invading my Zoysia lawn, Recognition + Fusillade II is the first combo that absolutely knocked it out on the first try. It was slow acting, but by the 20 day mark, all the bermuda throughout the lawn (and there was even more than I thought) was yellow, white, and my Zoysia was already moving in an taking back over. This stuff is the real deal.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Buttonweed killer extraordinary
By Scott on 06/06/2025
True Science at work
By Bryce on 06/23/2025
Recognition Herbicide should not be applied when temperatures exceed 85 degrees. Best to apply earlier in the morning or later in the evening when it is cooler
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Areas treated with Recognition Herbicide can be mowed 2-3 days after application with no effect on the product results.
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Recognition Herbicide is not labeled to be used on centipedegrass
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I have a residential St. Augustine lawn and showing some Torpedo grass or TropicalSignal Grass in spots. Would like to spot kill the invasive weed. Is Recognition a recommended product or is there another effective method to rid the lawn of this weed?
Recognition Herbicide is labeled to treat both signalgrass and torpedograss in St. Augustine grass. See the label for full application instructions.
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Recognition Herbicide
Rating: 5 (7 Reviews / 11 Q&A)
