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Wild Onion Control in Bermudagrass: Persistence Required

Wild onions have many more underground bulblets than visible shoots. Digging or spraying must be repeated as new bulblets sprout over weeks or next winter. Herbicide options include imazaquin (Image) or three-way broadleaf weed killers applied in cool weather.

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