Nimblewill Turning White from Tenacity - August 2022
Earlier this month, I was able to (finally and properly) identify that I have a creeping bentgrass problem in my backyard that includes a spreading (and concerning) amount of Nimblewill . I decided to apply Tenacity as a post-emergent in an attempt to begin to control the grassy weed ahead of overseeding this Fall. I mixed up a couple of gallons and applied it with a pump sprayer. What does it look like after a week? I'm seeing what I hoped to see: some white emerging from the bentgrass. See below for some photos showing the white tips. Turns out, I have A TON Of creeping bentgrass back there that needs to go. Look at all this white showing up: Everything I've read tells me that Nimblewill control isn't a one-shot deal. It will take a few applications the first season and a multi-year treatment plan with herbicide control (Tenacity as a selective post-emergent). But, so far...I'm happy. And seeing signs of p...