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Converting Centipede to St. Augustine: Kill the Old Grass First

Centipede Persists Unless Eliminated

Roundup (glyphosate) applied twice during active growth (temps >80°F) with a month between applications will kill centipede. Any surviving roots will invade the new St. Augustine sod.

Plant St. Augustine Sod After Confirming Kill

Once centipede is dead, lay St. Augustine sod. There's no easy selective herbicide for centipede in St. Augustine. Do it right the first time.

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