BACKGROUND: Bermudagrass probably came from Africa. It prefers warmer regions, but it is becoming established in cooler regions as well. It is posing a serious threat to crop production and turf management. It reproduces by seed, rhizomes, and lateral stolons taking root at any node.
DESCRIPTION: It is a low-growing and sod-forming perennial grass with stolon’s creeping along the ground and upright stems about 12 inches tall. Seed heads have three to seven terminal spikes each about two inches in length.
CONTROL: Biocontrol is not available. Herbicides can offer fair to good control. Tillage should not be used as a control. Contact your local state or county weed specialist for specific updated information.
Photos and text taken from Noxious Weed Field Guide for Utah
