Common Turfgrass Weeds | Oregon Approval #65761

Instructor: Sarah Racine

Managing weeds in a turf stand can be a tricky proposition. Often times the client fails to recognize that the presence of weeds in a turf stand is the result of poor turf, not the cause. Correct identification of the problem weed is a must of developing a management strategy, as is a working knowledge of weed biology and how herbicides work. This course will provide applicators with a good foundation from which to build their knowledge.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Explain the major similarities and differences between weeds and turf
• Identify common turfgrass weeds
• Explain how herbicides work