Yes, SedgeHammer Herbicide can be applied when soil temps are above 55 degrees and weeds are actively growing.
To prevent burning or injury to the lawn, do not apply when air temperatures are above 85 degrees. During hotter months, applying in the early morning or later in the evening when temperatures are at the coolest for the day are recommended.
SedgeHammer is not labeled to target clover. It should not be applied to desired clover plots only listed, established turfgrasses as directed.
For Environmental Hazards regarding SedgeHammer Plus Herbicide, please view the following statment by the manufacturer on page 2 of the product label:
“Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. This chemical demonstrates the properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in ground water contamination."
Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. You may also view the Safety Data Sheet here.
Yes, SedgeHammer Plus Herbicide is safe for centipede grass. Tenacity Herbicide would be a great option for you to control nutsedge without harming your Centipede lawn.
For best results when applying, SedgeHammer Herbicide applications should be made when temperatures are between 60 to 70 degrees or when the nutsedge has reached the 3 to 8 leaf stage of growth. Do not apply when temperatures are above 85 degrees.