Common Turfgrass Weeds | Florida Approval #37148

This course is approved for 1 CEU in the following categories:

  • Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
  • Right-of-Way Pest Control
  • Commercial Lawn and Ornamental
  • Limited Certification Lawn and Ornamental
  • Limited Certification Commercial Landscape Maintenance

Maximum CEUs earned: 1


Instructor: Sarah Racine

Managing weeds in a turf stand can be a tricky proposition. Often times the client fails to recognize that the presence of weeds in a turf stand is the result of poor turf, not the cause. Correct identification of the problem weed is a must of developing a management strategy, as is a working knowledge of weed biology and how herbicides work. This course will provide applicators with a good foundation from which to build their knowledge.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

  • Explain the major similarities and differences between weeds and turf
  • Identify common turfgrass weeds
  • Explain how herbicides work