Lawn weed killer application chart
  Weed name Chemicals used for target weed Ease of control  
Daisy lawn weed Daisy
Bellis perennis
 mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Dandelion lawn weed

 Dandelion
Taraxacum Officinale

2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Buttercup lawn weed

 Creeping Buttercup
Ranunculus repens

2,4-D & mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p

 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

White Clover lawn weed

 White Clover
Trifolium repens		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Red Clover lawn weed

 Red Clover
Trifolium pratense		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p

mecoprop-p

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA		 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Selfheal lawn weed

 Selfheal
Prunella vugaris

2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Slender Speedwell lawn weed

 Slender Speedwell
Veronica filliformis		 clopyralid, fluroxypyr ;& MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		 Difficult weed to control, more than one application will be needed to control this weed  

Germander Speedwell lawn weed

 Germander Speedwell
Veronica chamaedrys		 clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		 Difficult weed to control, more than one application will be needed to control this weed  

Pearlwort lawn weed

 Procumbent Pearlwort
Sagina procumbens		 2,4-D + mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA		 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

Greater Plantain lawn weed

 Greater Plantain
Plantago major		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

Ribwort Plantain lawn weed

 Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolota		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

Starweed lawn weed

 Bucks-horn Plantain
Platago coronopus

2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p

 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  
Yarrow lawn weed Yarrow
Achillia millefolium

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
mecoprop-p + dicamba

 Difficult weed to control, more than one application will be needed to control this weed  

Mouse-ear Chickweed lawn weed

 Mouse-ear Chickweed
Cerastium holosteoides		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA		 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

Common Chickweed lawn weed

 Common Chickweed
Stellaria media

2,4-D & mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA

 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

Creeping Cinquefoil lawn weed

 Creeping Cinquefoil
Potentilla reptans

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
mecoprop-p & dicamba

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Silverweed lawn weed

 Silverweed
Potentilla anserina

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
mecoprop-p & dicamba

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Lesser Trefoil lawn weed

 Lesser Trefoil
Trifolium dubium

mecoprop-p & dicamba
mecoprop-p
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Birds-foot Trefoil lawn weed

 Birds-foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
mecoprop-p & dicamba
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Lesser Celandine lawn weed

 Lesser Celandine
Ranunculus ficaria		 clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA Difficult weed to control, more than one application will be needed to control this weed. Aim to treat early in the season as soon as the leaves are fully developed.  

Cats Ear lawn weed

 Cats Ear
Hypochaeris radicata		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA		 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Autumn Hawkbit lawn weed

 Autumn Hawkbit
Leontodon autumnalis		 clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Bristly Ox-tonge lawn weed

 Bristly-ox Tongue
Picris echioides

 mecoprop-p & dicamba Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Crowfoot lawn weed

 Crow Foot
Ranunculus acris		 clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Parsley Piert lawn weed

 Parsley Piert
Aphanes arvensis		 clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA Difficult weed to control, more than one application will be needed to control this weed  

Scarlett Pimpernel lawn weed

 Scarlet Pimpernel
Anagallis arvensis		 2,4-D & mecoprop-p
mecoprop-p & dicamba		 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Doves-foot Cranesbill lawn weed

 Doves-foot Cranesbill
Geranium molle		 mecoprop-p & dicamba Difficult weed to control, more than one application will be needed to control this weed  

Ragwort lawn weed

 Common Ragwort
Senecoi jacobea

2,4-D & mecoprop-p
MCPA

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Dock lawn weed

 Broad-leaved Dock
Rumex obtusifolius

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
mecoprop-p & dicamba

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Sorrel lawn weed

 Common Sorrel
Rumex acetosa

clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
mecoprop-p & dicamba

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Creeping Thistle lawn weed

 Creeping Thistle
Cirsium arvense		 mecoprop-p & dicamba Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  

Moss

Moss lawn sand
sulphate of iron		 Treat in spring time when the grass show signs of growth, wait 10-14 days then rake the moss out. One application is usually enough  

Knotgrass lawn weed

 Knotgrass
Polygonum aviculare

mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA

 One application should be sufficient to kill this weed  

Horsetail lawn weed

 Horsetail
Equisetum arvense		 Very difficult weed to control, in fact complete control may never be achieved  

Ground Ivy lawn weed

 Ground Ivy
Glechoma hederacea

mecoprop-p & dicamba
clopyralid, fluroxypyr ;& MCPA

 Usually killed with one application but sometimes a second will be required  
         
 
         

    Weed killers for weed control in lawns & turf.
  Domestic weed killers   Professional weed killers
 1 Verdone extra
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA		  7 Mascot Greenor
clopyralid, fluroxypyr & MCPA
 2 Vitax Lawn Clear
fluroxypyr & mecoprop-p		  8 Bayer Supertox 30
2,4-D & mecoprop-p 
 3 Scotts Lawn Builder (with fertiliser)
2,4-D & dicamba		  9 Vitax Estermone
2,4-D & dicamba
 4 Westland Lawn feed (with fertiliser)
2,4-D & mecoprop-p 		  10 Headland Relay
mecoprop-p & dicamba
 5 Evergreen feed/weed (with fertiliser)
mecoprop-p, dicamba & MCPA		  11 Barclay Holster
2,4-D, fluroxypyr & dicamba
 6 Evergreen complete
mecoprop-p & MCPA		    

 

  

Lawn Weeds Weed Prevention Weed Control Weed Identification Daisy Knotgrass Bucks-horn plantain Selfheal Lesser Celandine White Clover Creeping Buttercup Dandelion Lesser Trefoil Mouse-ear Chickweed Slender Speedwell Common Chickweed Ribwort Plantain Yarrow Birds-Foot Trefoil Doves-Foot Cranesbill Parsley Piert Red Clover Cats Ear Greater Plantain Creeping Cinquefoil Silverweed Procumbent Pearlwort Creeping Thistle Scarlet Pimpernel Autumn Hawkbit Germander Speedwell Common Ragwort Broad-Leaved Dock Crowfoot Moss Bristly Ox-Tongue Horsetail Common Sorrel Ground Ivy Lawn Maintenance Lawn Mowers Lawn Top Dressing Scarifying Lawns Lawn Aeration Spring Lawn Care Autumn Lawn Care Lawn Fertilizer Lawn Irrigation Comments Lawn Care Shop Contact Us Privacy Site Map


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