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How do I get rid of Chain grass, Nimble will, or Bermuda grass?
These varieties are warm season grasses that are popular in the southern part of the United States. Northern Virginia lies in a “transitional” zone between the warm season turf and the fescues of the north. The northern fescues are more prevalent in the Northern Virginia area.
Warm season varieties can rear there ugly head creating unsightly issues when mixed with fescues. It can creep, and overtime, take over entire areas. Clients need to decide if they can tolerate the invasive species. Many clients do not have a problem, as it still represents healthy grass, and offers the ground cover benefits of the northern grass. In fact, in some cases, it is lower maintenance than cool season fescues! However, some clients prefer a more uniform approach and desire one consistent variety throughout their landscape.
It has long been very difficult to control Bermuda grass (Nimble will, Chain grass) . Mathew Goddard, Graduate research assistant at Virginia Tech University, recently talked on this subject at the Virginia extension department. He shared the results of a study and a program that has proven results. It involves multiple applications of different weed control products over an entire season.
At this point it is rather expensive costing approximately $1,800.00 per acre. The cost of this can be reduced by treating selected areas. In addition to the eradication, you will have to consider re-seeding these treated areas. If you are interested in resolving this issue Blade Runners can provide a specific estimate for your property.