{"title":"Weed, Pest \u0026 Disease Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eTargeted control for the problems a healthy lawn program cannot fix on its own. Herbicides for weeds like bindii and winter grass, insecticide for lawn grubs, and fungicide for disease. Registered products, applied at the right time, alongside the soil-first program that keeps problems from coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spartan-herbicide","title":"Spartan Herbicide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery winter the same weeds come back. And by the time you see them, it's too late.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter grass through the lawn by July. Summer grass and crab grass taking over in the warmer months. You spray them once they appear, but they have already seeded, and next season they are back worse than before. Chasing weeds after they germinate is a losing battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is to stop them before they start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pre-emergent herbicide containing 480g\/L Prodiamine. Spartan does not kill weeds you can see. It prevents the next generation from ever establishing. After application and watering in, Prodiamine binds to the top layer of soil and creates a zone of herbicide activity. When weed seeds germinate within that zone, root development is blocked and the seedling dies before it emerges. Established turf is unaffected because its roots sit well below the herbicide zone. One or two applications a year keeps most lawns clear of grassy weeds for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive constituent: 480g\/L Prodiamine. Unscheduled, exempt from poison scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter grass (Poa annua), Summer grass, Crab grass, Crowsfoot grass, Barnyard grass, African lovegrass, Parramatta grass, and Rat's tail fescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe on established couch, buffalo, kikuyu, zoysia, carpet grass, Queensland blue couch, Bahia grass and seashore paspalum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 to 30ml per 100m2 in 2 to 5L of water, using a backpack or garden sprayer. Use the higher rate (30ml) for up to 6 months residual protection or high weed pressure. Use the lower rate (10ml) for standard situations. Water in thoroughly after application. Avoid mowing for 2 days before and after. Do not apply to stressed or water-deficient turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication schedule: April, before winter grass germinates. September, before summer grass and crab grass germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 500ml bottle covers up to 5,000m2 at the lower rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan produces no visible result, and that is how you know it is working. A lawn treated in April shows significantly less winter grass through June and July compared to untreated areas. The difference becomes obvious when you compare a treated lawn to a neighbour's, or when you see your own lawn the following season after a full year on the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the lower rate expect 4 months residual protection. At the higher rate expect up to 6 months. A repeat application may be needed in high pressure situations or extended germination periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy timing is everything with a pre-emergent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan has to be down before the weed seeds germinate. Applied too late, after winter grass has already emerged, it does nothing to the existing plants. This is the single most common mistake with pre-emergent herbicides. The two windows in the Turf and Surf program, April and September, are timed to put the herbicide zone in place before the two main germination flushes. Miss the window and you wait until next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready have weeds up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan cannot kill weeds that have already emerged. If broadleaf weeds like bindii or clover are already visible, treat them first with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bow-arrow-herbicide\"\u003eBow and Arrow post-emergent herbicide\u003c\/a\u003e, then apply Spartan to stop the next generation from germinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan stops grassy weeds germinating. A thick, healthy lawn is the long-term defence — dense turf leaves no bare soil for weed seeds to establish in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the Starter Pack: Soak, Vital, and Surge for $150\u003cbr\u003e\nView the Full Routine Bundle: all 5 products for $244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Spartan kill the weeds already in my lawn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Spartan is a pre-emergent, it prevents germination. It will not affect weeds already growing. Treat existing weeds first with a post-emergent like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bow-arrow-herbicide\"\u003eBow and Arrow\u003c\/a\u003e, then apply Spartan to stop the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Spartan safe on buffalo grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Spartan is registered for buffalo and all other common Australian turf varieties including couch, kikuyu, zoysia and carpet grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to apply for winter grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApril is the target window in Queensland and New South Wales. Winter grass germinates as soil temperatures drop in autumn. Applying before that germination creates the herbicide zone in time. Applying after winter grass has emerged is too late for that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I apply Spartan and my liquid products on the same day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Apply Spartan first, water it in, then apply your liquid program once the surface is dry. Do not tank-mix Spartan with other products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much product do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the 30ml rate, one 500ml bottle covers approximately 1,666m2. At the 10ml rate, up to 5,000m2. For a standard suburban lawn, one bottle covers multiple applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Spartan safe for children and pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Spartan is unscheduled and exempt from poison scheduling. Keep children and pets off the lawn until the product is watered in and the surface is dry, typically 1 to 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need protective equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo PPE is required. Standard care applies, avoid contact with eyes and skin and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/5-step-lawn-program\"\u003eView the complete 12-month Turf \u0026amp; Surf program guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turf Culture","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":52205262012718,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0550\/9934\/files\/FullSizeRender_163ed2b1-0f11-4960-b973-1cc3f5885a9d.jpg?v=1782630679"},{"product_id":"acelepryn-insecticide","title":"Acelepryn Insecticide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lawn was fine. Then patches started dying and pulling away like carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou water, you feed, and the brown patches keep spreading. Birds are tearing at the lawn in the early morning. When you pull back a dying section, the roots are gone and there are white C-shaped grubs in the soil. By the time the damage is visible, the grubs are already large and feeding hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fix is to treat before they get to that point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA liquid insecticide containing 200g\/L Chlorantraniliprole. Acelepryn controls lawn grubs and armyworm from a single application, with up to 6 months of residual protection at the higher rate. Once applied and watered in, it binds to the top 10 to 20mm of soil. Beetle larvae and grubs contact the active as they burrow and feed on roots. For armyworm, it releases a low dose into the turf over the following months, controlling caterpillars as they feed on the leaf. It is unscheduled, needs no protective equipment, and you can use the lawn again as soon as the spray dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive constituent: 200g\/L Chlorantraniliprole. Unscheduled, exempt from poison scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLawn curl grubs including African Black Beetle larvae, Argentinian Scarab larvae, Argentine Stem Weevil larvae and Billbug larvae. Caterpillars including Lawn Armyworm, Black Cutworm and Sod Webworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe on all Australian turf varieties including buffalo, couch, kikuyu and zoysia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 to 15ml per 100m2 in 5 to 10L of water, using a garden sprayer. Use the higher rate (15ml) for up to 6 months protection or high pest pressure. Use the lower rate (8ml) for standard preventative applications. Water in lightly immediately after application. If armyworm are present at the time of spraying, leave the product on the leaf for 24 hours before watering in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication timing: September for beetle larvae and grub prevention. March for armyworm and caterpillar control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 100ml bottle treats up to 660m2 at the standard rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays 2 to 3: Acelepryn binds to the soil profile. No visible activity at this stage.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeeks 1 to 3: Existing grubs and larvae contacting the product die. Activity in affected areas slows and stops.\u003cbr\u003e\nMonths 1 to 6: Residual protection continues. New larvae contacting the soil zone are controlled before they can establish and cause damage.\u003cbr\u003e\nSeasons 2 and beyond: Lawns on a consistent September preventative schedule consistently outperform untreated lawns through the grub season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy preventative beats reactive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time grub damage is visible, the larvae are already late instar, larger, feeding hard, and much harder to control. Acelepryn delivers its best results applied preventatively, before grubs reach that stage. A September application targets African Black Beetle before peak egg hatch. This is the difference between a lawn that comes through the grub season unscathed and one that needs renovating in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcelepryn protects against pests. If grubs have already caused damage, the soil and root program rebuilds what they destroyed. A dense, healthy lawn with a strong root system is also significantly less vulnerable to grub damage than a thin, depleted one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the Starter Pack: Soak, Vital, and Surge for $150\u003cbr\u003e\nView the Full Routine Bundle: all 5 products for $244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to see grubs before applying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Acelepryn works best applied preventatively, before grubs are visible. By the time you see damage, late instar larvae are already present and harder to control. Apply in September before peak egg hatch for African Black Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Acelepryn safe on buffalo grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Acelepryn is registered for all Australian turf varieties including all buffalo varieties, couch, kikuyu and zoysia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan children and pets access the lawn after application?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Acelepryn is unscheduled and exempt from poison scheduling. Re-entry is permitted as soon as the spray has dried. No PPE is required to apply it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much product do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the 15ml per 100m2 rate, one 100ml bottle treats approximately 660m2. For a standard suburban lawn of 300 to 400m2, one bottle covers a full application with product to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I apply Acelepryn and my liquid products on the same day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Apply Acelepryn first and water it in, then apply your liquid program once the surface is dry. Do not tank-mix Acelepryn with other products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if I have grubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPull back a section of turf in a damaged area and check the soil beneath. Grubs are white to cream coloured C-shaped larvae, 10 to 30mm long. African Black Beetle adults appear around outdoor lights on summer evenings. Armyworm damage shows as fast-moving bare patches in late summer, often with birds feeding heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Acelepryn fix damage grubs have already caused?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt stops the grubs causing further damage but cannot reverse existing turf loss. Once the pest is controlled, the Starter Pack rebuilds the root zone and brings the lawn back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/5-step-lawn-program\"\u003eView the complete 12-month Turf \u0026amp; Surf program guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Syngenta","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":52207459369262,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0550\/9934\/files\/acelepryn_01.webp?v=1784255885"},{"product_id":"impala-fungicide","title":"Impala Fungicide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown patches appearing overnight and spreading fast. This one isn't grubs or dry soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircular patches that grow over days. A water-soaked look to the leaf early in the morning. Sometimes a pink or orange tinge at the edges, or a faint cottony web visible in the first light. You water it, you feed it, and it gets worse, because the problem is fungal, and feeding a diseased lawn often makes it spread faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFungal disease needs a fungicide. Not more water, not more fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dual-active systemic fungicide containing 96g\/L Azoxystrobin and 194g\/L Triticonazole. The two actives come from different mode-of-action groups, which means broader disease control and lower resistance risk than a single-active product. Impala is absorbed through leaves, crowns and roots within 24 to 48 hours and provides up to 28 days of protection per application. It works both preventatively and curatively, so it suits both a planned program and an urgent response when disease is already visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive constituents: 96g\/L Azoxystrobin, 194g\/L Triticonazole. Schedule 5, Caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDollar Spot, Brown Patch, Anthracnose, Grey Leaf Spot, Fusarium, Take-All Patch and Helminthosporium diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe on all common Australian turf varieties including buffalo, couch, kikuyu and zoysia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60ml per 100m2 in 350ml to 1L of water per 100m2, using a backpack or garden sprayer. Begin applications before symptoms appear when conditions favour disease. Apply no more than 2 consecutive Impala applications at 28-day intervals, then rotate to a fungicide from a different mode-of-action group. Do not apply to stressed or water-deficient turf. Wear eye protection and gloves when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: do not mix Impala with high-salt products or fertilisers. Do not apply Vivid on the same day as Impala, as Vivid contains ferrous sulphate which is incompatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 250ml bottle covers approximately 416m2 per application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin 24 to 48 hours: The actives are absorbed and fungal activity begins to slow.\u003cbr\u003e\nDays 3 to 7: Disease spread halts. Existing damaged leaf will not recover, but the disease stops advancing into healthy turf.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeeks 1 to 4: New growth emerges clean. Up to 28 days of protection from a single application.\u003cbr\u003e\nOngoing: Used preventatively when conditions favour disease, Impala stops outbreaks before they start, which is far more effective than treating established disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two actives matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzoxystrobin stops disease development by interrupting energy production in fungal cells and protects new growth for up to 28 days. Triticonazole disrupts fungal cell membrane function, delivering both protective and curative activity through the leaf, crown and root. Together they cover leaf, crown and root diseases at once, and because they work through different mechanisms, the risk of the fungus developing resistance is significantly lower than with a single-active product. This is why rotating Impala with a different fungicide group is part of using it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpala controls disease. A strong, well-fed lawn with good soil biology, correct watering habits, and strong roots is far less susceptible to fungal disease in the first place. The Turf and Surf program builds that resilience from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the Starter Pack: Soak, Vital, and Surge for $150\u003cbr\u003e\nView the Full Routine Bundle: all 5 products for $244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I apply Impala preventatively?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and it is recommended. Preventative applications made when conditions favour disease are far more effective than waiting for symptoms. Once disease is established, curative control needs higher rates and precise timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly will Impala work on existing disease?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFungal activity stops quickly once applied. Visible recovery depends on how far the disease had progressed. Already-damaged leaf will not recover, but new growth emerges clean once the pathogen is controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Impala with my Turf and Surf liquid products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, with one exception. Do not apply Vivid on the same day as Impala. Vivid contains ferrous sulphate, which is incompatible with Impala in the tank and on the leaf. Apply them on separate days. All other liquid products are compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many applications does a 250ml bottle provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 60ml per 100m2, one 250ml bottle gives approximately 4 applications on a 100m2 lawn, or just over one full application on a 400m2 lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Impala safe on buffalo grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Impala is registered for all common Australian turf varieties including buffalo, couch, kikuyu and zoysia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat protective equipment do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nImpala is Schedule 5, Caution. Wear eye protection and chemical-resistant gloves when handling and applying. Keep children and pets off the lawn until the product has dried, typically 1 to 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I apply Impala more than twice in a row?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Apply no more than 2 consecutive applications at 28-day intervals, then switch to a fungicide from a different mode-of-action group. Rotating groups is essential for resistance management and long-term control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/5-step-lawn-program\"\u003eView the complete 12-month Turf \u0026amp; Surf program guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turf Culture","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":52207500525870,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0550\/9934\/files\/impala_fungicide_copy_1_44e02eb4-e903-42e8-8632-93efb14f8aef.webp?v=1783424579"},{"product_id":"bow-arrow-herbicide","title":"Bow \u0026 Arrow Herbicide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can see the weeds. You just can't get rid of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBindii coming up through the lawn every autumn. Clover spreading through the buffalo. Capeweed taking over the back corner. You pull them by hand, they come back. You try a generic weed killer from the hardware store, it either doesn't work or takes out turf along with the weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadleaf weeds need a targeted solution. One that kills the weed without harming the turf around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow and Arrow is that product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA triple-active post-emergent herbicide containing Clopyralid, Diflufenican, and MCPA across two mode-of-action groups. The three actives work together to deliver broader weed control, faster results, and reduced risk of resistance compared to single-active products. Applied directly to actively growing weeds, Bow and Arrow is absorbed through the leaf and translocates through the plant to the growing points, where it disrupts cell division and shuts the weed down from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 500ml bottle treats 1,000m2 at the standard rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBindii (Soliva sessilis), White clover (Trifolium repens), Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula), Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Cat's ear (Hypochoeris radicata), Cudweed (Gnaphalium spp.), Creeping oxalis (Oxalis corniculata), and other common broadleaf weeds in Australian turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe on couch, zoysia, carpet grass, and Queensland blue couch. Safe on buffalo with one caution: some varieties including ST85 may show temporary discolouration. Test a small area first if you are unsure of your variety. Discolouration, if it occurs, is temporary and the lawn recovers. Transient discolouration may also occur on kikuyu and QLD blue couch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50ml per 100m2 in 2 to 5L of water. Apply using a garden or backpack sprayer. Shake the container well before use and agitate continuously during mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply to actively growing weeds for best results. Do not apply if rain is expected within 4 hours. Do not mow for 3 to 4 days before or after treatment. Do not use lawn clippings as mulch or for composting after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication timing: April is the target window in south-east Queensland. Bindii and most broadleaf weeds are actively growing in autumn. Earlier treatment on smaller weeds delivers faster and more complete control than waiting until they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1L covers 2,000m2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays 1 to 7: The actives absorb through weed foliage and move to growing points. Some yellowing or tip distortion may be visible on susceptible weeds within the first week.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeeks 2 to 4: Visible wilting, browning, and collapse of weed plants. Smaller weeds die faster than large established ones.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeeks 4 to 6: Complete death of treated weeds. Large established weeds may take the full 6 weeks to die back fully.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter treatment: Treated areas may show bare soil where weeds were. Surrounding turf will spread naturally to fill these gaps, faster when the lawn is on a consistent program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy smaller weeds die faster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow and Arrow is absorbed through leaf tissue and transported to growing points. Younger, smaller weeds have more active growing points relative to their size and absorb the product more completely. A small bindii plant in April responds within 2 weeks. The same plant left until its prickle stage in September is significantly harder to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply in autumn as weeds appear. Do not wait until the problem is visible from the back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent the next generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow and Arrow kills existing broadleaf weeds. To stop grassy weeds like winter grass from germinating next season, pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spartan-herbicide\"\u003eSpartan pre-emergent herbicide\u003c\/a\u003e, applied in March to April before soil temperatures drop. Treat now with Bow and Arrow, then protect next season with Spartan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow and Arrow controls existing weeds. A thick, healthy lawn is the long-term defence against weeds returning. Dense turf leaves no room for weed seeds to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the Starter Pack: Soak, Vital, and Surge for $150\u003cbr\u003e\nView the Full Routine Bundle: all 5 products for $244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bow and Arrow safe on buffalo grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, with one caution. Bow and Arrow is registered for buffalo. However, some varieties including ST85 may show transient discolouration. Apply a test area and wait 7 days before treating the whole lawn if you are unsure of your variety. Any discolouration is temporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it damage my lawn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, when applied at the correct rate. The actives target broadleaf weeds specifically. Established turf grasses process them differently and are not harmed. Apply at the label rate and avoid overlapping spray runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmaller actively growing weeds show visible decline within 1 to 2 weeks. Large established weeds may take the full 6 weeks. Bindii and clover typically respond faster than larger broadleaf species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mow before applying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid mowing for 3 to 4 days before application. Mowing removes leaf area, which reduces how much product the weed can absorb. Wait until weeds have regrown some leaf material for best uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much product do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 50ml per 100m2, one 500ml bottle treats 1,000m2. For a standard suburban lawn of 300 to 400m2, one bottle covers 2 to 3 full applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Bow and Arrow alongside my Turf and Surf liquid products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not tank-mix Bow and Arrow with other products. Apply it on its own. You can apply your Turf and Surf liquid program on a separate day with at least 24 hours between applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat protective equipment do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBow and Arrow is Schedule 5 — Caution. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection when handling and applying. Keep children and pets off the treated area until the spray has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy lawn has bindii. When should I apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApril is the target window in south-east Queensland. Bindii germinates in autumn and is most susceptible when small and actively growing. Waiting until the prickles form in spring means the plant is already established and harder to control. Early autumn treatment is significantly more effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/5-step-lawn-program\"\u003eView the complete 12-month Turf \u0026amp; Surf program guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turf Culture","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":52246605955374,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0550\/9934\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1782630541"}],"url":"https:\/\/turfandsurf.com.au\/collections\/weed-pest-disease-control.oembed","provider":"Turf \u0026 Surf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}