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Information About Insects & Weeds
Finding pests invading your lawn? Whether you have them or are just looking to prevent them from taking over, here are some of the common weeds and insects you may find in your lawn and how you can fight against them.
Bindii
An annual weed, Bindii is widespread in turf during winter through to early spring. Tiny flowers come out of the base in spring, later turning into burrs of sharp spines. It is recommended to treat Bindii in winter; this can be done with a Bin-Die spray.
Clover
A common problem in lawns, White Clover usually appears in winter and early spring. Clover produces prostrate stems which take root at the nodes, soon forming a thick green carpet. It has clover-shaped leaves and small white flowers that surface above the leaves in spring and autumn. It can be easily treated in most lawns with any broadleaf Lawn Weeder & Feeder. It is essential to read the instructions carefully before applying to Buffalo Lawns.
Paspalum
Widespread in subtropical regions, Paspalum is a summer-growing perennial weed. Paspalum is spread by rhizomes and seed germinates in summer, this can be identified by its coarse leaf grass sprouting from a full crown and deep fibrous root system. To control Paspalum, treat it with PasKill.
Nut Grass
Nut Grass is a brute of a lawn weed that spreads by a tough wirey root system and small nut-like tubers that form on the roots. It is a perennial weed with grass-like leaves with triangular flower stems which bear flowers and seeds in umbrella-like heads which are a reddish-purple or brown. Nut Grass is complicated to kill and is best rid by digging out the whole plant, making sure you remove all the roots and bulbs as any roots or bulbs left will reproduce. Nut Grass must be selectively sprayed with a Glyphosate-based herbicide ensuring no chemical is applied to the surrounding lawn and will require repeat applications.
African Black Beetle
More of a major problem in warmer regions, African Black Bettles damage lawns as they feed off the root system, causing large patches to go brown and die. Lawns need to be sprayed as soon as brown spots appear with Baythroid to prevent further damage.
Lawn Armyworm
Notoriously found in warm environments, Lawn Armyworms are a significant issue in the summer months, especially in tropical and sub-tropical regions. A moth caterpillar, Armyworm feed on the turf foliage at night. Appearing in large numbers, they cause rapid damage through turf areas as they move across. Red wasps are also an indicator of Armyworms being present. They can be sprayed with any Lawn Grub killer.
Learn More About Lawn Care
Want to succeed with your new lawn? Read more about preparing your site, laying your turf, watering, fertilising, turf maintenance, turf diseases, or visit our lawn care store.
Lawn Maintenance Chart
Below is a general turf maintenance chart that will ensure your lawn looks good all-year-round. Please consult with your turf supplier to check that this is the right routine for your turf variety as some may vary depending on the location and weather conditions.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilising For a healthy green lawn, fertilise every 6-8 weeks |  | | | | | | | | | |||
| Spraying Spray your lawn with grub killer and fungicide in the warmer, humid months | | | | | | | ||||||
| Weed Spraying During the cooler time of year to prevent excessive damage to turf | | | | | | |||||||
| Top Dressing During spring time when your lawn is growing more rapidly | | | |
Find the perfect turf variety for your lawn
Explore our range and find the right grass for your lawn.
Sir Walter Buffalo Turf
Low maintenance and great for active families.
AUD$ 15.00 Including GST per m2
TifTuf Bermuda Grass
A great looking lawn with little water requirements.
AUD$ 14.00 Including GST per m2
Zoysia Australis Turf
Great all-rounder turf for families and pets.
AUD$ 15.00 Including GST per m2
Eureka Kikuyu PBR Turf
A vibrant grass that is perfect for kids and pets.
AUD$ 8.80 Including GST per m2
Nullarbor Couch Turf
The ideal grass for properties with traffic.
AUD$ 7.70 Including GST per m2
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