Bermuda Lawn Weed Control in Memphis: Bonide Weed Beater Plus

Weed Profile

Bermuda lawn in Southaven (Memphis area) with crabgrass and broadleaf weeds. MSMA previously used. Extra mowing acceptable.

Recommended Product: Bonide Weed Beater Plus

• Active ingredients: Broadleaf herbicide blend (2,4-D, dicamba, mecoprop) + Quinclorac (crabgrass killer).
• Controls: Crabgrass, broadleaves (clover, dandelion, etc.) in one application.
• Temperature restriction: Do not apply broadleaf herbicides when daytime temps >90°F (risk of turf injury, volatilization).
• MSMA alternative: Still available for crabgrass >90°F if needed.

Bermuda Fertilization & Mowing

• Fertilizer: Micro-doses (spoon-feeding) with slow-release turf builder. Avoid ag-grade (13-13-13, ammonium nitrate).
• Mowing: Every 4 days ideal (remove ≤1/3 blade). If weekly, slow-release N is critical.
• Schedule: 0.5–0.75 lb N/1000 ft²/month active growth. Total 3–4 lbs N/year.

Application Tips

• Spot-treat weeds when possible.
• Calibrate sprayer.
• Water lawn 24 hrs before application (active growth = better uptake).
• Don't mow 2 days before or after.