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#328629 04/03/13 11:28 AM
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Hi all, I would like to know what is this weed growing all around my pond on the edge of the water. and what can i use to kill it? Thanks Danny

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Definitely some type of Rush. Any type of glyphosate herbicide should do the job like Shorekill.

Why do you want to kill it? Is it getting too invasive?

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yes it is taking over all around. I want to leave some for looks, but if i let it go the kids won't be able to fish from the bank


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Been there done that with cattails. Like I said they should be easy to kill and then cut them off and remove them once they turn yellow to keep them from decomposing in the pond.

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Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
Definitely some type of Rush. Any type of glyphosate herbicide should do the job like Shorekill.
Cecil: Have you ever used glyphosate (successfully) to control a rush species (bulrush / Scirpus spp)? Just wondered, since my attempts with glyphosate weren't successful; likewise with imazapyr.
On the other hand, 2,4-D and triclopyr did an excellent job - which goes against conventional wisdom since these two active-ingredients are typically effective only on broadleaf species.

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The weed is a species of spike rush genus Eleocharis. Some species are taller than others. It doesn't grow real tall nor real deep. It is a pretty good shoreline plant and keeps other more problematic species crowded out. IMO it is much better than bullrush or cattails.

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Originally Posted By: Kelly Duffie
Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
Definitely some type of Rush. Any type of glyphosate herbicide should do the job like Shorekill.
Cecil: Have you ever used glyphosate (successfully) to control a rush species (bulrush / Scirpus spp)? Just wondered, since my attempts with glyphosate weren't successful; likewise with imazapyr.
On the other hand, 2,4-D and triclopyr did an excellent job - which goes against conventional wisdom since these two active-ingredients are typically effective only on broadleaf species.


It works on my Bullrush Kelly.


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Originally Posted By: Bill Cody
The weed is a species of spike rush genus Eleocharis.
Possibly Eleocharis equisetoides?


Closely related and looks very similar to horsetail/scour rush.

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Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
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Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
Definitely some type of Rush. Any type of glyphosate herbicide should do the job like Shorekill.
Cecil: Have you ever used glyphosate (successfully) to control a rush species (bulrush / Scirpus spp)? Just wondered, since my attempts with glyphosate weren't successful; likewise with imazapyr.
On the other hand, 2,4-D and triclopyr did an excellent job - which goes against conventional wisdom since these two active-ingredients are typically effective only on broadleaf species.

It works on my Bullrush Kelly.
Good to know. Now I'm wondering why my experience was different...??

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"It all depends" I guess. grin

Maybe water chemistry, soil type, who knows?

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Thanks for the information, Danny


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