Grassbur is a grass weed that is very troublesome in pastures and hay meadows throughout Texas. Most grassburs are easily recognized in the mature stage of growth when the “bur” seed heads become apparent. The bur itself is actually a “capsule” that usually contains from 1 to 3 seeds. We tend to think of the grassbur species as a warm season annual plant. However, many grassburs are classified as perennials because they can survive from one year to the next. The presence of grassburs can be an indication of a weak stand of forage. Grassburs are more tolerant of acidic, low fertility soils than many of our warm season forages. One of the best cultural control measures is to maintain a healthy stand of forage with proper management.
Identifying grassbur is key to chemical control. Unfortunately most can not identify a grassbur until it has produced the bur seed head. Dr. Paul Baumann, Professor & Extension Weed Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has an excellent publication on grassbur identification. Click here for a copy of the publication: Grassbur: Early recognition is a key for management.
Select Herbicide Options:
Prowl H2O (pre-emergent; labeled for winter dormant bermudagrass only)
Pastora (post-emergent for bermudagrass pastures, will destroy bahiagrass)
REMEMBER: THE LABEL IS THE LAW! Always read the pesticide label before using.
Melvin Henderson says
Need help to control grassbur, located in Harwoid, Texas, Gonzales county.
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How about eliminating them in bahia grass pasture?
David Brinson says
I usually have grass burs in a section of my pasture behind my house but I have them everywhere this year and my grass consist of Burmuda and common. What can I do to get rid of them. Is it because it was so dry this year?
Donny Perkins says
will burning grass burs kill them or will it make them worse ?
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