Ground Ivy (Creeping Charlie) Control: Professional Herbicide Needed

The Weed

Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea). Resists consumer herbicides (Killex, etc.). "Laughs at most weed stuff."

Effective Solution

Professional-grade "Speedzone" (carfentrazone, 2,4-D, MCPP, dicamba). Not more toxic—just restricted. Consumer products labeled for ground ivy rarely work.

Strategy

1. Call 3 local pros. Ask specific ground ivy protocol.
2. Hire one for 1–2 treatments (~$100).
3. Contract: payment only if satisfactory control.

Why Not DIY Replacement?

Kill-all + resod/seed = huge cost, labor, and ground ivy often returns from roots/seeds. Pro chemical control is cheaper and more effective.