Safe Bentgrass Weed Control

Identification

• The use of corn gluten meal is an effective method of controlling bentgrass weed. The product is among the safest herbicides, as it is harmless for pets, humans and desired vegetation, according to David Mellor in "The Lawn Bible."

Description

• Corn gluten meal is obtained from the processing of corn into corn syrup and corn starch. The product resembles light brown granules or yellow meal and is rich in protein. Given its high nutritional content, corn gluten meal is frequently used as a source of supplementary protein in animal feeds.

Action

• The use of corn gluten meal acts as a preemergence herbicide on a number of weeds, including bentgrass, dandelions, crabgrass, foxtail, purslane, smartweed and barnyard grass. The product inhibits the germination of weed seeds and keeps them from sprouting.