![]() ![]() ![]() Keep in mind, these treatments will severely injure or kill any legumes in your stand. When spraying in the spring make sure the air temperatures are at least 50F or more for a few consecutive days for effective control. Spraying when buttercup is flowering usually does not provide effective control. Since herbicide spray coverage is important, it is best to use higher spray volumes (at least 15 gallons/acre, but 20 gpa or more would be better) to allow the application do get into the sward and onto the weeds. Herbicides such as 2,4-D (2-3 pints/acre), 2,4-D (1 quart) + dicamba (1 pint), metsulfuron/MSM (0.2-0.3 oz), or Crossbow (2-3 quarts) are commonly used to control buttercup. The use of herbicides during early spring (Mid-March thru April) is the most effective time to control buttercup populations. Routine mowing can also occur during the rest of the growing season to thwart weed seed production and encourage pasture growth, but a well-timed herbicide application is important for best control.Īs for the best time to spray herbicides - the short answer is early spring. Mowing fields as low as possible during the early spring before they start to flower can help reduce seed production. A combination of mowing and herbicides will provide the best management of buttercup species. Do not wait until the pasture is "yellow" with buttercup flowers (as pictured above) to spray. However, this should not be considered a badge of honor. Pastures that are yellow because of buttercup infestations are a common sight during spring. ![]()
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