Killing Bermuda Grass With 1 Application

This is how I killed the Bermuda grass in my yard without killing the fescue.
The product I used was Ornamec 170 purchased from Amazon:
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[@joshslaughter4748]

Did the Bermuda grass stay dead with 1 application, or did you need to make some additional applications of the Ornamec?

[@albertj3421]

I only put down one dose. As best I can tell the vast majority that browned out is completely dead. I have found a few spots were it is trying to get a weak green color again near the root but you can tell it is really hurt. Keep in mind I wasn't too worried about accidentally killing everything so I mixed it a bit thin but put it down heavy. Now from what I have read about bermuda grass the seeds can stay dormant underground for years. So I expect some reemergence this coming spring and probably the next few springs. My plan is to keep putting down the Ornamec every year until it is completely eradicated. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

[@jamespope2407]

Save your money and make peace with it, it will come back time after time I do hope you get rid of it tho.

[@Combat_Pyro]

I want to rid my mulched garden areas of this noxious pest weed.

[@Frip36]

@@jamespope2407 I have a big planter with nice flowers in it. I'm not making peace with it.

[@kenttheboomer721]

The label on the product never says it will "kill" Bermuda, only "control" it, whatever that means. AND the label says you should apply every 30 days, mainly in the spring and autumn.

[@yotagang3705]

The guy hasnt posted a video in 3 years cus the bermuda grass came back with a vengeance and killed him.

[@amilcarlopez5895]

🤣🤣

[@bybcous]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tomengel8179]

LOL

[@MarkB-zt9jm]

You damn right it did !

[@r3cursion254]

Funny..and true

[@Ciera52]

I put 2 capfulls in 1 gallon sprayer. Sprayed on a 90+ degree day. 2 weeks later all the burmuda grass is brown. Did not kill regular grass or any ornamental plants. Thanks for making this video.

[@brandona.4600]

Thank you so much for this video! Finally some HOPE at an affordable price. I Really appreciate your link as well! Earned my sub and I'm saving this video to my lawncare KZbin playlist!

[@VolodyaKo]

Thank you for the recommendation. Bermuda grass is one of my yard's problems.

[@davsmith7334]

Thank you! Here in Indiana it started taking over our lawns where we like to use Blue grass and fescue and I have been looking for something to kill this aggressively invasive weed/grass. I play a lot of golf and it looked like golf grass from Florida.

[@armandolanda5082]

You are the freaking man Albert J3!!!

[@clydehughes2390]

It’s August 1st in Central Virginia....20+ days straight over 90 degrees...semi drought conditions, but better moisture ahead. It looks like this product may be my answer to spreading bermuda grass in my lawn...I have ordered Ornamec 170 and I will see how it does on my fescue blend lawn....will post later in this month to report how it has worked to eliminate the bermuda....thanks for the extremely well-done video!

[@darrylholtman2601]

Clyde Hughes I’m in Maryland and am really curious how this works. I have a bunch of this wild Bermuda in my lawn and looking to get rid of it and having more rye/fescue mix. Thanks for any updates!

[@leprechaun3677]

Do you have an update?

[@VictorNapolillo1]

Clyde, I'm in Central Virginia as well (LYH) do you have an update?

[@MAGAMAN]

I've read that you should use a metal rake, or one of those tilling claws with a long handle to pull up the Bermuda grass so it's easier to hit when you spray. I've also heard that you should use a surfactant with it for best results. I haven't use This product yet, but just discovered the Bermuda from the front has infected the nice lawn I have in the back yard, so I'm going to treat the lawn in the next few weeks.

[@jayfirebaugh]

Thanks for this video. One bottle of Ornamec 170 is on the way for me!

[@a.trujillo3359]

Great video! Hoping to gain the same results for my new KBG sod. I have a feeling I had some wild Bermuda when it was rolled out. Damn.

[@mindciller]

Freaking awesome . I'm happy for you

[@4WorldPeace2]

The Bermuda grass rhizomes creep and collect in areas around concrete so they can root where water is more plentiful and less prone to evaporate. If you really want to see how pervasive this invasive grass species is, dig a 9-inch to 12-inch wide (about the width of a shovel) down just slightly below the thickness of your concrete driveways and concrete walkways (about 4-inches to 6-inches deep) and peek at what is harboring at the edge under the concrete.

[@dane8122]

Bermuda is a beautiful grass. After years of living in the transition zone and spending tons of money trying to maintain fescue (and don't get me wrong, fescue is beautiful too when it's maintained correctly), I feel like bermuda is the much more wallet friendly and maintenance friendly of them all.

[@milleniumann28]

I disagree zoysia is cheaper and a better tool to fight the Bermuda! Especially if your in the transition zone because Bermuda is short lived maybe 3 strong months but zoysia will start choking the Bermuda areas around September and won’t lose any ground the next spring.

[@darrylholtman2601]

Thanks for the video! Did the Bermuda come back? I have a bunch in my yard here in Maryland and am curious how often you use this product? Thanks again

[@st7650]

Hey great video. Bermuda grass is so invasive here are a few other tips I’ve learned over the years. First of all thanks for the video. As far as nutsedge or killinga. PLEASE DONT PULL IT. Only makes it worse use sledgehammer works wonderful no more nutsedge. Another fix I’ve found. Don’t just go spray a bunch of chemicals first find out what the weed is and do a little research then one you know what it is then you know how to treat it. One weed one of the most important that has taken me many years and lots of money we need to discuss further called common Bermuda grass or wiregrass. Here is a list of selective herbicides that I have found to control it ORNAMEC with Aqua Zorb Fluazifop-p-butyl Kills Bermuda grass/weeds but won't harm the fescue. Only kills Bermuda when leaves are green in the warm season or actively growing months Aqua Zorb is a (surfactant) which makes it stick to leaves. Baby shampoo works the same. Surfactant. Turflon ester does same as ORNAMEC cheaper price Fusillade 2 & Turflon works well too for Bermuda treatment Bayer makes a product called Bermudagrass control for lawns easy to use just hook to garden hose and spray just make sure it’s during warm months when it’s actively growing. BNSF Makes a product called PYLEX which works great however it is expensive would recommend if you can afford it. You can use glyphosate/Roundup if you are doing a yard renovation or planning on putting a piece of sod down however here again make sure you spray during active growing season or none of these products will get down to the root spraying during dormant season colder weather will only result in wasting time and money and applying product where you don’t need it. As far as weed control in your lawn I have found the easiest way is to use Scott’s Weed-B-Gone garden hose may take several applications but you will get there. As far as fertilizer goes I would recommend malorganite for a safe and cheap fertilizer to apply anytime with great results. If you core aerate in the fall and oversees with a high quality turf type fescue or high quality grass seed your on your way to a beautiful lawn in the spring core aerate and over seed goes hand in hand in the fall. A few last tips I’ve learned over the years. Don't leave any leafs on the lawn because they don't break down good in the soil causing future problems. Spot treat weeds NO blanket granulated weed and feed. Your paying from product that you don't use and spreading chemicals you don't need. Spot treat weeds that's what the Scott's professionals do Leaving fertilizer to do fertilizer work. Getting just the weed that needs the treatment.

[@antoniokfranco]

Great info. Thanks

[@kuriousCarter]

I see this post in related videos. I haven't tried any of the products but i do plan on it.

[@joshuaravnikar9730]

Whats the update on the lawn? Has the Bermuda came back? Did you need multiple applications? Also, how long do you need to wait to reseed fescue?

[@dewrus2153]

I'm going to try this...what time of the year would be the best to do this? I'm in Virginia and the Bermuda grass is still dormant...can I spray now and keep it from waking up from its winter nap? Or would it be better until it starts growing before spraying? Ours is mixed in with fescue just like yours. Thanks.

[@Frank020]

Hi, I have some I've been trying to kill prior to planting certain spots keep coming up. I want to seed with fescue. Early spring it is full of foxtails. What do you recommend?

[@mjholthaus]

Thanks. Ornamec works well but I think I've been using it all wrong. My results were not as good as yours and now I think I know why. My dose was not high enough (I was afraid of killing the fescue) and I was trying to spot treat (again, afraid of killing the fescue), hoping that infecting a few strands of the Bermuda would kill the whole strain. Not the way it works I can see by your video. I can see how you did your method, using it thin but laying that thinner ratio on heavily. Nice. Thanks very much! My yard does not have a lot yet and I am going to keep it that way.

[@tulabean2297]

Hey I am wondering how the lawn is doing almost three years later? Are you still happy with the results and still recommend your products?

[@kaittemurry4740]

Bermuda grass pushes through my raised beds, how soon do you think I should spray this to make sure it doesn't thrive in the spring? Ir should I do it now. Do I need to cut it 1st? I have 9 raised 12 by 3 long beds.. Will 1 bottle be enough?

[@bws30176]

How much ornamec per gallon would you recommend? I was going to use a 2 gallon sprayer.

[@user-pw7tv2gp6d]

We are spraying in the season too hot to reseed. In the meantime do we remove the dead bermuda or just let it be until fall?

[@119Agent]

Ornamac Over the Top worked on my zoysiagrass lawn.

[@mcleve8393]

I'm going to try this. Did the Bermuda come back?

[@mikehelms3966]

DO YOU NEED TO SPRAY THE ENTIRE YARD OR AREAS THAT ARE INFESTED?

[@Frip36]

Is there any kind of anti Bermuda pellets, or sandy-like preventative substance to spread in my planter to help keep Bermuda dead/struggling? Thanks

[@thayne559]

I love Bermuda grass. It looks amazing cut short

[@justplanefred]

Does it mention a period of time before you can seed your lawn again with fescue?

[@matteo31313]

Can you provide an update? Did it come back? Are you still spraying to at least control it ? Do you still suggest the Gordon’s?

[@harperexplores9349]

I’m hoping there is another video that shows how this ended up after this. I can only suspect there was some more damage but I could be wrong.

[@trevor-bd4kt]

Just bought some Fusillade 2. Although more expensive is much more concentrated and will go much further. Plan on trying to eliminate all Bermuda from my acre yard and replacing with bluegrass sod and seed

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

What's the long term verdict? Gone, or back ?

[@garrison8215]

Beautiful home.

[@benh580]

Did the Bermuda come back?

[@Ryin88]

is this safe for clover or buffalo grasses?

[@sylviaswift2373]

What zone are you in or does it matter?

[@oldrty22]

How were the long term results? I know that there are some products that will "kill" the Bermuda on the top end just to have it come back with a vengeance. Do you have an update as to how well it worked in the long term? Thanks in advance and thanks for pointing this video out as there are a lot of people dealing with this in my area!

[@FilmAshton]

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[@reallybadaim118]

Bet it came back with a vengeance.

[@pastelsliderz3097]

Theres 1 thing I’ve learned about Bermuda grass through my new DIY lawn care. If you haven’t killed ALL of it. You’ve killed NONE of it. It just keeps on coming. But these are some awesome results.

[@bartbryant5113]

How many sq feet is your yard?

[@modesto682]

I have san Agustín grass Bermuda is coming growing just the beginning it this work if I have San Agustín grass ?

[@hbanana18]

How’s it looking now two years later did it work?

[@fargnbastage]

Did using this over the years eventually eliminate the Bermuda grass and not harm your TTF?

[@fredbrillo1849]

Is it safe for St Augustine lawns?

[@adiyogi9705]

How to selectively kill Bermuda in St Augustine?

[@donavonlewis1039]

Can you use this on St Augustine?

[@WilliamJohnson-kg2wu]

Good deal, I like it! It worked on mine too. Not completely dead in some areas, but it has only been 2 weeks. Good deal, thanks alot. Now Question? Getting ready to overseed, but I'm hearing I need to power rake/dethatching. What say you?

[@ozfest8573]

I recommend aerating it instead of dethatching

[@joeyggonzalez9563]

Will it kill zoysia grass?

[@AncientHippie]

Thanks and how about an update?

[@joeyggonzalez9563]

Will this kill zoysia grass??

[@gergemall]

I thought I got rid of it but it looks great ,

[@poestis474]

I got a rock landscape, this stuff is getting through the rocks... Figured I would use this stuff, then cover the damn stuff with black weed matt to block out the sun because it thrives on all the sunlight. Hope it works for now but I know it will come back next year, because I already saw sprouting purple seed heads.

[@ednamueller6399]

Now what are you going to do now that you've killed all the Bermuda how are you going to get that up and regrow your grass?

[@gittarpikk]

Is Mid February here, and I was told to spray the bermuda out about now, then seed with the fescue in March. Can I use this chem to spray out the Bermuda while its dormant?.Or do I need to wait til its hot?

[@ak-iy4yb]

In most situation, spring seeding is not recommended. You may want to check again.

[@tyronewatson3030]

Bermuda loves heat from the hot concrete, that's why it grows by sidewalks.

[@jimdimitrios1]

if im very careful with application, can i use it around my fruit trees?

[@colbybenites7164]

Just sprayed with tenacity. I killed all lawn and I was broke at time. Have had tons of weeds. Wish I would’ve sprayed tenacity at time of renovation. I have some patches of Bermuda that came back. I’ll spray tomorrow with triclopyr ester. I’ll let y’all know how it goes. The tenacity is incredible. Get I promise u will be happy. Also I just used permethrin aft, it’s a insecticide, it’s great. No mesquites flys cock roaches and tons of other bugs. I suggest it.

[@wadecollier4757]

So i did not see video 1 - but wondering what is in your "stuff" you're spraying with? Guessing long-term toxic for the soil. Probably would not want my dog or granddaughter walking on it everyday either.

[@krehbein]

In Southern VA wouldn't you rather have Bermuda since it does better in the summer? Tall fescue in the transition zone can really take a beating with the heat and humidity.

[@albertj3421]

Ideally speaking yes you are correct Bermuda is better suited to our summers particularly August if left alone to do its own thing. However with minimal care and the occasional watering if we have several weeks of drought K31 does surprising well here. I personally like Bermuda grass but my problem with it is all the runners. I have a lot edging to do at my house. I have never measured but I would guess I have in the neighborhood of 800-1000+ lineal feet of concrete to edge not counting mulch beds so all those runners really add up to a lot of work every week. Whereas fescue does not need nearly as much edge maintenance.

[@krehbein]

Albert J3 yeah that is a lot of edging to do, considering how aggressive it is. I see it around here, northern va, “overflowing” from lawns onto curbs. !

[@ligerangry2621]

The problem with Bermuda grass is that roots can go below the surface 8 inch or more then it will come straight right back 😭

[@recordman555]

How can I kill Bermuda grass without harming my Zoysia?

[@carlostrujillo3854]

I'm not worried about weeds cheap spectracide does the job but man my lawn is infested with bermuda in my fescue....when i knocked down my lawn to bare dirt with a tiller and seeded my fescue after about a month or 2 it came in buetiful nice and thick it looked perfect wasnt long after about 2 months then the bermuda started to appear and take over ive tried different products and didn't work....its been a headache trying to fight off this stubborn bermuda im going to give this stuff a shot

[@somethingorother9263]

So now you have a dead dense lawn with really tough roots. How are you going to remove it to let new grass grow?

[@albertj3421]

It's not an issue. This video is from last summer. After I sprayed I let the yard rest for 6 weeks to let the chemical leach out. I then ran the plugger over the whole yard, put down seed, and a few bags of 10-10-10 and this spring my yard is now bluegrass.

[@cambrilongaker6810]

@@albertj3421 thank you! This video and your replies are super helpful! We live in WA and we're getting ready to give this a go. We appreciate your time, thanks!

[@briand9754]

Albert J3 By “plugger” do you mean an aerator that leaves plugs?

[@wwaynemcg]

At 2:20 you can discern why bermuda was only in a particular location. Hint - look at the tree shade line. Bermuda does NOT like shade.

[@tigerblood6823]

Tenacity will keep Bermuda off your lawn but you need to spray it twice a year for maintaining Bermuda off your lawn. It's gonna be a long term commitment either way.

[@ktc629]

Not a solution, killed my lawn comletely after 3 applications by a professional service. The following spring the Bermuda came back

[@ruliz3]

Just seeing this video I know it’s older but I’ve looking for something!

[@kimmiekarman4239]

I killed my entire yard to get rid of it for a year! Yes, down to the dirt. Crossing my fingers it doesn't come back!

[@lbowsk]

I use a product called Turflon Ester. It's a concentrate and quite pricey, but worth it. It WILL knock the hell out of Bermuda....BUT....Bermuda will come back eventually. You'll need to repeat the application a month or so later, and then a month or so later. With each application, you get a better grip on the problem and less of it comes back. It's not perfect, but its great. I use a small 2 gal pump sprayer and just wander around every few months. I am slowly getting rid of all of it.

[@lourdeshale4128]

Can I use it on my St Agustine lawn without killing it?It’s being invaded with Bermudan grass

[@angelamerriweather9498]

Let's see the results. I dug up my entire back yard to get rid of it by hand now the front is alot deeper

[@MarlonVanderLinde]

Probably cant use this in my vegetable beds. This grass is insanely sucky, invading our thick mulch beds...

[@codyw4022]

I have St Augustine. If I spray this will it kill the Bermuda without killing St Augustine?

[@sbuzz5889]

try atrazine heavy and often this is meant for ornamentals (ornamec) not lawns kills all grass

[@jm8374]

YES IT WILL

[@nivedithakalal9638]

Will it work with st Augustine grass ....

[@stephenbyrd2640]

Did you find your answer?

[@joeveltri2104]

This stuff will kill ALL grasses except for Tall Fescue and Zoysia

[@user-uo1ui3bo2k]

Nice area but needs some nice 🌺

[@justgivemethetruth]

guy is full of it

[@jm8374]

I'm not gonna go that far... But I will say that I have used a few different types of Bermuda killers and it works year to year... I have yet to find a perennial killer... ALL Bermuda grass killers are annual... HOWEVER; I haven't used this stuff yet. ... But odds are, if it didn't touch the fescue; it's an annual killer.

[@davispinner6642]

Nice BCM shirt

[@Nefville]

This crap is insane its almost completely taken over my yard in 6 months. We've been able to keep it at bay until now and its so prevalent I don't think I'll ever be able to get rid of it completely.

[@armandolanda5082]

In what area are you located?

[@albertj3421]

southern Virginia

[@curthall4096]

I used Ornamec 170 didn't work for Me? Did kill the Bermuda and Killed All other types of grass in my Yard! The Bermuda did come back.

[@suzieq8379]

My yard is awful, it will eat thru you driveway if you don't get rid of it I hate it, another word for the grass is devil grass, my driveway is breaking apart it grows under the driveway.. I'm so glad that young ppl see this.. lol , I can't afford to treat my whole yard, there are a nasty field beside me and it all has spread to my yard thistles and all I get so mad..

[@cdk102974]

Young people? 😂

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Not even fire will kill all the bermuda in one go. I'm on my 4th spraying, the last 3 being round-up to kill the entire lawn.

[@iceman423626ice]

Are you a Skoal man or Cope?

[@troyburt8310]

Sweet shirt bcm

[@albertj3421]

PEW PEW

[@Combat_Pyro]

If this works, I love you. :-|

[@g5todd]

did it work

[@Cenlalowell]

Plyex

[@agustasister5624]

Doesnt say anything about how long it takes to degrade...may be a problem in areas that may have veggies later...hmmm..sounds too good ro be true.

[@BeezyBates]

It is. I wish him luck, but...Even if you kill bermuda and rake it up, seeds will germinate instantly and youll have new bermuda sprouts in days. Killing Bermuda is easy. Keeping it gone is near impossible without a hard kill, tilling ground, pre-emergent on the soil, waiting two-three weeks and then getting sod down over every square inch.

[@jeffstieren4474]

Be careful on what you’re saying as you may have knocked the snot out of it, but rest assured, you did not kill it. You have simply suppressed it and controlling it. Next season when you think it’s gone and it gets hot out, don’t turn your back because it will come screaming back tapping on your shoulder saying “ looks who’s back”, just saying.

[@agustasister5624]

U dont kill bermuda..doesnt happen...like nutsedge

[@thomasvelasquez630]

It's impossible to get rid of Bermuda grass it will comeback

[@brodeyholliday5987]

yeah right good joke

[@BeezyBates]

Accept your inevitable fate, my friend. Wish ya luck though.

[@khaleefax9553]

*skip to **3:33** if you want to skip the classic nonsense that EVERY uploader has to blabber before coming to the point.*

[@pfknob]

Sorry, but YOU CAN'T KILL BERMUDA GRASS!!

[@ktc629]

if it bleeds we can kill it....

[@pfknob]

@@ktc629 Lol. Only if it was that easy. "Get to the choppa!!"

[@yunoyukki7344]

@@ktc629 Bermuda grass is the only living creature that can get directly hit by a nuke and shrug it off the next day.

[@armandolanda5082]

You are the freaking man Albert J3!!!