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Poachek (Wintergrass Herbicide)

Poachek (Wintergrass Herbicide)

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Poachek (Wintergrass Herbicide)

Treats wintergrass in lawns, safe to use on couch and buffalo, not recommended for kikuyu lawns.

Key Features

  • For use on turf areas including golf courses bowling greens, sportsfields and lawns
  • Safe on Buffalo, bent grass, Common Couch grass, QLD Blue Couch, NZ brown top rye
  • Do not use on kikuyu or fescue
  • Poachek is only a post emergent

For the selective control of annual winter grass in blue couch, common couch, bent, buffalo grass, and brown top turf and lawns.

Application Rate

  • 15ml per 100 square metres

Details 

This product is a selective post emergence herbicide formulated specifically for the control of winter grass. If used
on turf heavily infested with winter grass it is important that a programme of sprigging and reseeding be carried
out after the treatment. This product is not persistent in the soil and reseeding can take place 2 weeks after application.

Get the best out of Poachek by following these tips

  • Apply on dry turf
  • Allow turf to dry for at least 24 hours before watering or rain. If you want to water day before
  • You want to wet the wintergrass do not soak it with the spray
  • You may need to re apply 2-4 applications every 10 - 14 days when the wintergrass is established and seedhead is present. Best to apply newely germinated weeds
  • Do not mix with anything except Blazon (non staining dye spray indicator)

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FAQ

What is the application rate of Poachek?

Poachek is applied at a rate of 15ml per 100sqm using a pressure sprayer.

What herbicide kills poa annua (winter grass)?

Poachek is a good option as is safe to use on couch and buffalo lawns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PoaChek Herbicide?

PoaChek is a selective turf herbicide designed to control Winter Grass (Poa annua) in established lawns and turf. It is commonly used by homeowners and turf professionals to reduce winter grass infestations while maintaining the health and appearance of desirable turf varieties.

What weeds does PoaChek control?

PoaChek is primarily used to control:

  • Winter Grass (Poa annua)
  • Annual bluegrass infestations in turf

It is specifically formulated for targeted winter grass management in lawn and turf environments.

What lawn types can PoaChek be used on?

PoaChek is commonly used on established warm-season lawns, including:

  • Buffalo grass
  • Couch grass
  • Bent

Always follow label recommendations to confirm suitability for your specific turf variety and growing conditions.

When should I apply PoaChek for Winter Grass control?

For best results, PoaChek is typically applied:

  • During active winter grass growth
  • In autumn or winter when Winter Grass is emerging
  • Before infestations become severe

Early treatment helps improve control and reduces the spread of winter grass throughout the lawn.

How long does PoaChek take to work?

Visible results usually develop gradually over several weeks. Winter grass will begin to weaken, discolour, and decline after treatment, with control timing depending on weed maturity, weather conditions, and application rates.