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  1. Jeffrey Smelser
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    2 posts
    2/24/2014 2:02 PM
    Looking for feedback on killing all turf (Sea Dwarf, Sea Isle, Bermuda) before sodding. We have approval to resod 10,000 sq ft of collars.
    My thoughts were to apply two applications (7 days apart) of Round Up, Fusilade and ammonia sulfate mixture then remove sod and replant with Plantium Paspalum. Are there any other products that will do a better job to kill all ?



  2. Harlyn Goldman
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    0 posts
    2/24/2014 2:02 PM
    Around here the herbicides seems to just anger the Bermuda rather than eliminate it. Is Basamid an option?



  3. Bryan Taylor
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    2/24/2014 11:02 PM
    To do it right you need to allow some regrowth between apps at high rates of Glyphosate/Fusalaide. Like said above all you do is anger the Bermuda. Methyl bromide is the best or of you can use Basamid without it running is next best. The Bermuda will return to some degree. Fighting that battle right now with Platinum. Bryan Taylor Makena Beach and Golf Resort



  4. Andy Jorgensen
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    1 posts
    2/25/2014 6:02 AM
    Pike Creek Turf has a great page on their website dedicated to Bermudagrass renovation. You might pick up a point or two from it.

    http://www.pikecreekturf.com/renovation.html

    I have found that allowing for regrowth by promoting the regrowth to occur through fertilizer and normal irrigation cycles has provided acceptable control of the underlying grasses. Often, Superintendents will spray once, shut the water off(why water dead turf) and expect regrowth to occur naturally. This causes the plant to enter dormancy if rainfall does not occur which severely limits regrowth and uptake of the herbicide on the next application. Promoting regrowth with applications of ammonium sulfate along with routine irrigation allows for a better kill on the subsequent sprays. Normally, you want to wait 21-28 days between sprays, however this is not always an option. Round-up, Fusilade and a good penetrant are the norms when not using a soil fumigant like MB or Basamid, yet still only control 96% of the existing turf.



  5. Russell Young
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    3 posts
    11/17/2015 5:11 PM
    Basamid and then cover it with plastic sheeting for 3-4 days worked well for us. Changed all our mixed Bermuda greens to Sea Spray Paspalum



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