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Can you please tell me what this red looking grass/weed is and how to get rid of it?
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red grass #800754
Asked July 12, 2022, 2:16 PM EDT
Can you please tell me what this red looking grass/weed is and how to get rid of it?
Presque Isle County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Wendy,
I think this grass/weed is Sporobolus neglectus (Scientific Name) - Annual dropseed, Puffsheath dropseed, Small Dropseed, Small rush grass (Common Names)
I recommend you get a confirmed positive identification of your specimen from the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab on the MSU campus
Please e-mail all your images to the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab on the MSU campus. Prior to bringing or sending physical samples. Images can be sent to: <personal data hidden>.
MAKE SURE IN THAT E-MAIL YOU INCLUDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER - as well as any other details you can provide and ask what the best management practice is to remove it - They may be able to make a positive ID of your specimen without seeing a sample. BE PREPARED THEY MIGHT NEED MORE IMAGES
THE LAB WILL LET YOU KNOW IF A SAMPLE NEEDS TO BE SENT - There is a $20-25 dollar fee (if they need a sample sent).
Lab phone:<personal data hidden>
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
PLEASE READ BELOW ON PREPARING YOUR SAMPLE (IF THEY WANT SAMPLES)
From the lab: Please do not ship samples on Fridays. Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances, please allow additional processing time. They thank you for your patience and understanding.
Every sample must be accompanied by a completed submission form. Please place the form in a separate resealable bag to prevent it from getting damp or soiled. The form is at this link:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/uploads/files/MSU-DS-Form-012-001-version6.0.pdf
Complete details of submitting a sample are at this link: https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/submit-samples/
Hope this helps!! - Any other questions, please feel free to ask
I think this grass/weed is Sporobolus neglectus (Scientific Name) - Annual dropseed, Puffsheath dropseed, Small Dropseed, Small rush grass (Common Names)
I recommend you get a confirmed positive identification of your specimen from the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab on the MSU campus
Please e-mail all your images to the MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab on the MSU campus. Prior to bringing or sending physical samples. Images can be sent to: <personal data hidden>.
MAKE SURE IN THAT E-MAIL YOU INCLUDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER - as well as any other details you can provide and ask what the best management practice is to remove it - They may be able to make a positive ID of your specimen without seeing a sample. BE PREPARED THEY MIGHT NEED MORE IMAGES
THE LAB WILL LET YOU KNOW IF A SAMPLE NEEDS TO BE SENT - There is a $20-25 dollar fee (if they need a sample sent).
Lab phone:<personal data hidden>
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
PLEASE READ BELOW ON PREPARING YOUR SAMPLE (IF THEY WANT SAMPLES)
From the lab: Please do not ship samples on Fridays. Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances, please allow additional processing time. They thank you for your patience and understanding.
Every sample must be accompanied by a completed submission form. Please place the form in a separate resealable bag to prevent it from getting damp or soiled. The form is at this link:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/uploads/files/MSU-DS-Form-012-001-version6.0.pdf
Complete details of submitting a sample are at this link: https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/submit-samples/
Hope this helps!! - Any other questions, please feel free to ask
