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Weeds In Lawns. 2. The Control Of Weeds In Lawns, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Weeds In Lawns. 2. The Control Of Weeds In Lawns, Geoffrey A. Pearce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
M OST lawns have weeds growing in them at some time during the year and in some lawns weed control becomes a major problem.
To the many people who like to keep a weed free turf it is therefore encouraging to know that nearly all weeds can be controlled with herbicides.
Weeds In Lawns. 1. Identification Of Weeds In Lawns, Robert Dunlop Royce
Weeds In Lawns. 1. Identification Of Weeds In Lawns, Robert Dunlop Royce
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ACCURATE identification of weeds is the first principal of weed control with modern chemicals.
This is as true for weeds in lawns as any other weeds.
Insect Pests Of Lawns. Part 3, D G. Shedley
Insect Pests Of Lawns. Part 3, D G. Shedley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DISTORTION of leaves and stems, general unthriftiness and bleaching of the leaves are typical symptoms of damage by sap sucking insects in lawns.
Insect Pests Of Lawns., D G. Shedley
Insect Pests Of Lawns., D G. Shedley
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Lawns provide a home for many and varied insects. Although a large number do little or no damage there are some which, if left unchecked, will make it impossible to maintain the grass in good condition.
SPRAYING with insecticides is not always the best answer to pest problems. Manuring, cutting and watering must be maintained at proper levels. In fact, if this is not done the attacks of at least some pests will be more severe.