Weed Control - Landscape Management
Weed Control

Chicago-area burbs restrict phosphorus fertilizers

May 12, 2008

Laws restricting the use of phosphorus in lawn care and landscapes to protect streams and lakes have been spreading in recent years, first in Minnesota, then in regions of Florida, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Beetles take bite out of aggressive weed

May 2, 2008

Featured on “the most noxious weeds” list in 33 states, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is especially a problem in the Midwest where it clogs wetlands and waterways.

Climate change fueling more aggressive weeds

Apr 2, 2008

In a study conducted by Dr. Lewis Ziska of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, weeds grown under urban conditions of warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide grew to four times the height of those in a country plot 40 miles outside the city.

MSMA herbicide cancellation by EPA pending

Dec 20, 2007

According to the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the EPA has informed MSMA registrants that it intends to proceed with the cancellation (for MSMA and the other organic arsenical herbicides).

Bayer’s Ronstar herbicide OK’d for residential landscapes

Dec 13, 2007

Ronstar herbicide now may be used on residential landscapes for preemergent control of annual broadleaf and annual grassy weeds.

Here comes penoxsulam

Dow AgroSciences introduces new active ingredient for specialty herbicide
Oct 12, 2007

Clad in his white lab coat and protective glasses, Dow AgroSciences scientist David Simpson stood in front of the trade press and spoke about the challenges his company endures in bringing a new chemistry to market.

Cornell publishes 2006 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass

Jun 13, 2006

New and expanded edition has a moisture-resistant cover and spiral binding

UMass Extension publishes 2006-2007 Professional Guide for IPM in Turf

Jun 13, 2006

Publication covers latest technicques for integrated management of lawns, athletic fields and golf courses

On the Record: Local issues

The furor over the use of lawn care chemicals continues to spread over Canada like a rash.
May 1, 2006

The furor over the use of lawn care chemicals continues to spread over Canada like a rash.

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