Description of Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris):
Winter, spring, summer annual growing 3-10" tall. Yellow disk flowers, stems have fine veins visible on the outside and hollow on the inside. This plant branches occasionally. Often found in full or partial sun, mesic conditions, and fertile soil.
CertainLabel™
Groundsel Optimized Control Options Finder
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According to the manufacturer approved labels: The following 15 weed killers, applied at the listed application rates, will control Groundsel.
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 1.8 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 11.111 - 26.667 gallons
at a cost of
$1.31 - $3.15 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.31 - $3.15 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.73 - 1.84 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 10890 - 27225 square feet
at a cost of
$1.29 - $3.21 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.29 - $3.21 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Bentgrass, Colonial Bentgrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.8 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.1 - 1.84 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for SpeedZone & these grass types
or
1.1 - 1.84 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.73 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for SpeedZone & these grass types
or
0.73 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 2.4 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 6.667 - 21.333 gallons
at a cost of
$1.20 - $3.84 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.20 - $3.84 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 2.4 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 6667 - 21333 square feet
at a cost of
$1.20 - $3.84 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.20 - $3.84 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Fine Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.5 - 2.4 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.5 - 2.4 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Bonide Weed Beater Ultra Concentrate & these grass types
or
1.5 - 2.4 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Buffalograss, and Centipedegrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.8 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Bonide Weed Beater Ultra Concentrate & these grass types
or
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.8 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 1.8 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Bonide Weed Beater Ultra Concentrate & these grass types
or
0.75 - 1.8 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
St. Augustinegrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.8 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Bonide Weed Beater Ultra Concentrate & St. Augustinegrass
or
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
No spot treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.075 - 0.23 ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 34783 - 106667 square feet
at a cost of
$1.10 - $3.39 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.10 - $3.39 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
See green safe rates table to determine rates for specific turfgrasses.
Safe On
Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.15 - 0.23 ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Blindside & these grass types
Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.075 - 0.15 ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Blindside & these grass types
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 21.333 - 42.667 gallons
at a cost of
$0.80 - $1.59 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.80 - $1.59 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 21333 - 42667 square feet
at a cost of
$0.80 - $1.59 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.80 - $1.59 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Colonial Bentgrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.5 - 2 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.5 - 2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Fertilome Weed Free Zone & these grass types
or
1.5 - 2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Buffalograss, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Fertilome Weed Free Zone & these grass types
or
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bermudagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 2 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Fertilome Weed Free Zone & Bermudagrass
or
0.75 - 2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.8 - 3 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 42.667 - 71.111 gallons
at a cost of
$1.88 - $3.14 per gallon
at a cost of
$1.88 - $3.14 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.8 - 3 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 42667 - 71111 square feet
at a cost of
$1.88 - $3.14 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.88 - $3.14 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Roughstalk Bluegrass, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
2.6 - 3 fluid ounces per gallon
or
2.6 - 3 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Q4 Plus & these grass types
or
2.6 - 3 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.8 - 2.6 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.8 - 2.6 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Q4 Plus & these grass types
or
1.8 - 2.6 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 85.333 - 106.667 gallons
at a cost of
$0.54 - $0.68 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.54 - $0.68 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 85333 - 106667 square feet
at a cost of
$0.54 - $0.68 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.54 - $0.68 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Ryegrass, Bahiagrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Gordons Trimec Classic & these grass types
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Centipedegrass and St. Augustinegrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Gordons Trimec Classic & these grass types
or
1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bentgrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Gordons Trimec Classic & Bentgrass
or
1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bermudagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Gordons Trimec Classic & Bermudagrass
or
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 213.333 - 290.909 gallons
at a cost of
$0.36 - $0.50 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.36 - $0.50 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 213333 - 290909 square feet
at a cost of
$0.36 - $0.50 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.36 - $0.50 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Trimec 992 & these grass types
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Trimec 992 & these grass types
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bentgrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.66 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.66 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Trimec 992 & Bentgrass
or
0.66 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.92 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 85.333 - 139.13 gallons
at a cost of
$0.59 - $0.96 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.59 - $0.96 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.92 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 85333 - 139130 square feet
at a cost of
$0.59 - $0.96 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.59 - $0.96 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Bentgrass, Colonial Bentgrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Surge & these grass types
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Bentgrass, Colonial Bentgrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Surge & these grass types
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Centipedegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1 - 1.2 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1 - 1.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Surge & these grass types
or
1 - 1.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Centipedegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1 - 1.2 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1 - 1.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Surge & these grass types
or
1 - 1.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.37 - 1.1 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 29.091 - 86.486 gallons
at a cost of
$0.44 - $1.31 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.44 - $1.31 per gallon
Instructions:
See green rates section above for your grass type and rates.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.37 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 29091 - 86486 square feet
at a cost of
$0.44 - $1.31 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.44 - $1.31 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
See green rates section above for your grass type and rates.
Safe On
Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Red Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Trimec Southern Broadleaf & these grass types
or
0.75 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Centipedegrass, Seashore Paspalum, and St. Augustinegrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.37 - 0.55 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.37 - 0.55 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Trimec Southern Broadleaf & these grass types
or
0.37 - 0.55 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bentgrass and Bermudagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Trimec Southern Broadleaf & these grass types
or
0.75 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 85.333 - 170.667 gallons
at a cost of
$0.47 - $0.94 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.47 - $0.94 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 85333 - 116364 square feet
at a cost of
$0.69 - $0.94 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.69 - $0.94 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for EndRun & these grass types
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 0.83 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for EndRun & these grass types
or
1.1 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bentgrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.66 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.66 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for EndRun & Bentgrass
or
0.66 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
of
Label Rate:
0.5 - 1% mixture
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 100 - 200 gallons
at a cost of
$0.35 - $0.70 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.35 - $0.70 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.73 - 1.1 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 116160 - 174240 square feet
at a cost of
$0.40 - $0.60 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.40 - $0.60 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
No safe on treatments listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.7 - 2.2 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 58.182 - 182.857 gallons
at a cost of
$0.62 - $1.94 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.62 - $1.94 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.7 - 2.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 58182 - 182857 square feet
at a cost of
$0.62 - $1.94 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.62 - $1.94 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
192 - 281.6 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.5 - 2.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for SpeedZone Southern EW & these grass types
or
1.5 - 2.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
89.6 - 192 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.7 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for SpeedZone Southern EW & these grass types
or
0.7 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bentgrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
192 - 281.6 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.5 - 2.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for SpeedZone Southern EW & Bentgrass
or
1.5 - 2.2 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 85.333 - 170.667 gallons
at a cost of
$0.64 - $1.27 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.64 - $1.27 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.75 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 85333 - 170667 square feet
at a cost of
$0.64 - $1.27 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.64 - $1.27 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Annual Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for TZone SE & these grass types
or
1.2 - 1.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.75 - 0.83 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.75 - 0.83 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for TZone SE & these grass types
or
0.75 - 0.83 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.73 - 1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 217.687 - 438.356 gallons
at a cost of
$0.32 - $0.64 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.32 - $0.64 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.73 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 217687 - 438356 square feet
at a cost of
$0.32 - $0.64 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.32 - $0.64 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.73 - 0.92 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.73 - 0.92 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Vessel & these grass types
or
0.73 - 0.92 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.73 - 0.92 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.73 - 0.92 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Vessel & these grass types
or
0.73 - 0.92 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Tall Fescue
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per gallon
or
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Vessel & these grass types
or
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Bentgrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.66 fluid ounces per gallon
or
0.66 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Vessel & Bentgrass
or
0.66 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
No spot treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 217800 - 290400 square feet
at a cost of
$1.27 - $1.69 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.27 - $1.69 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
The lower rate is recommended for spring if spring transition is expected within a month. Higher rates may be used if spring transition is at least 4-6 weeks away or has already occurred and also for fall.
Safe On
Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
CertainLabel™ Calculator for Coastal & these grass types