Which herbicide is particularly effective against goosegrass?

Which herbicide is particularly effective against goosegrass?

• A. Ronstar
• B. Prograss
• C. Surflan
• D. Tupersan

Answer: (A)

Goosegrass is an annual grass that germinates in warm soil, so the best chance to stop it is to apply a preemergence herbicide that creates a protective barrier before seeds try to sprout. Ronstar contains oxadiazon, a preemergence herbicide that forms an active barrier in the soil and provides strong, reliable suppression of goosegrass when applied ahead of germination and watered in to move it into the root zone. Because goosegrass emergence windows are predictable, Ronstar’s residual activity aligns well with when seedlings would otherwise establish, making it particularly effective in turf. Other options may offer some activity against certain grasses, but they’re generally less consistent for goosegrass or require stricter timing and conditions, so Ronstar stands out for this specific weed. For best results, apply before germination and ensure proper irrigation to activate the barrier.

Goosegrass is an annual grass that germinates in warm soil, so the best chance to stop it is to apply a preemergence herbicide that creates a protective barrier before seeds try to sprout. Ronstar contains oxadiazon, a preemergence herbicide that forms an active barrier in the soil and provides strong, reliable suppression of goosegrass when applied ahead of germination and watered in to move it into the root zone. Because goosegrass emergence windows are predictable, Ronstar’s residual activity aligns well with when seedlings would otherwise establish, making it particularly effective in turf.

Other options may offer some activity against certain grasses, but they’re generally less consistent for goosegrass or require stricter timing and conditions, so Ronstar stands out for this specific weed. For best results, apply before germination and ensure proper irrigation to activate the barrier.