How to Get Rid of Foxtails (4 Easy Steps!)

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Introduction: 0:00
How to Identify Foxtail: 0:35
How to Inspect for Foxtail: 1:57
How to Treat for Foxtail: 3:01
How to Prevent Foxtail: 5:10
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Foxtail grasses are actually one of the easier weeds to spot out, simply because of their characteristic appearance. Once matured, these grasses bear panicles, or seed heads, that resemble the shape of a fox’s tail, hence the name: foxtail. In lawn care, there are three commonly dealt-with varieties: yellow foxtail, green foxtail, and giant foxtail, each with varying characteristics.
Foxtails are summer annual weeds. They’ll germinate in spring when the soil temperature warms to over 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Foxtails prefer to grow in disturbed, compact soils that are rich in nitrogen; ‘disturbed’ meaning the soil has been ‘disturbed’ by human activity. These can be in ditches, farmland, commercial building sites, roadsides, and cracks in paved areas where bare soil is exposed. While foxtails thrive in that soil, they’re actually able to grow in a wide variety of environments as well. They can even show up or spread to lawns.
After identifying your weed and inspecting for activity on your property, it’s time to start treatment. Before starting any treatment, be sure to wear your personal protective equipment, or PPE, and remember to keep all people and pets off the treated areas until dry.
To get rid of foxtails growing in turf, you can use a post-emergent herbicide like MSM Turf. MSM Turf is a dry flowable herbicide that contains the active ingredient Metsulfuron Methyl. If you’re dealing with foxtails growing from cracks and crevices in the pavement, then you can use a product like Eraser. Eraser is a non-selective weed killer that’s made with the active ingredient glyphosate. Glyphosate is a very powerful ingredient, however, it is non-selective, meaning the product will affect and kill any plant it is applied to.
If you’re concerned about stopping the growth of foxtail on your lawn, then consider laying down a pre-emergent herbicide with prodiamine. We recommend you use a product like Barricade. When applied properly, Barricade will form a chemical barrier that will stop weed seeds from sprouting. Barricade comes in a granular form, so you’ll need a broadcast push spreader to apply it. Beyond herbicide applications, the best way to stop weeds from growing in your lawn is by maintaining proper lawn health. By strengthening your turfgrass and keeping up with maintenance, you’ll choke out weeds and give them little opportunity to grow.
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[@Atrazeal]

None of my foxtails here in California look anything like these. They are like super fox tails that make these look like goose down pillows.

[@janedmunds4218]

Pulling them out now while they're green! Horrible weed

[@timothyfiock6725]

California foxtails are different, so if you think we're just waiting too long you're just plain wrong. Video doesn't explain any details. Yellow or green foxtails are not classifications for a species. A foxtail is any of the seed heads for a large group of grasses in 2 families in poaceae.

[@chrisbrewer3505]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@cynthiamarston2208]

I know! Eastern Oregon. Im not experienced. I sprayed for weeds careful to avoid the grass that was finally regrowing in the dogs yard…..this grass was ALL foxtails! No yard this year. Country living and like living in apartment with no yard.

[@reginajohnson1312]

my poor dog has foxtails all in her, it’s officially time to get rid of these

[@her7450]

these are super deadly! if they’re embedded in her skin, TAKE HER TO A VET.

[@kintero27]

I have fox tails in my pasture. I want to keep my fescue, clover, rye, Bahaia, and orchard grasses. Do I use the first chemical in this video?

[@24bidy]

That is not a foxtail grass what you show is a Timothy grass

[@MacawAviculture]

Hi, I live in CO and stupidly removed the horrible Bermuda grass and built a xeriscape yard. Now I spend 4x the amount of water and 10x the amount of time weeding. Even with weed barrier the insane amount of foxtail weeds seems to get worse every year. Even though I have a beautiful flowering and bee/wild bird friendly yard, the weeding time required from Spring until Fall takes valuable time away from my Macaws and my KTM dirtbike rides in the desert near my home. I cannot/will not use herbicides or other poisons that will harm the bees or the wild birds inside or outside my home. Any hope for my situation? Can you recommend gaitors and gloves specifically designed for foxtails? Thank you!

[@rydag11]

I just spent two hours with a paper bag pulling off the seed heads and throwing them in the garbage

[@michellemedlin4539]

What happens to the awns after the foxtail plant is killed? Are they still dangerous for pets? My dog got one in her nasal cavity and they can be deadly if not treated immediately. I just had my yard treated today - but, I'm worried about the little sticker awns still all over the ground once the plant dries - can you please tell me if the sticker awns are still dangerous?

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Thank u

[@adriennemiller.music.]

“foxtails grow in disturbed soils” … so let’s disturb the soil some more…

[@user-no8zn7dz7v]

No those are different from what I'm talking about

[@lindamorgey6736]

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[@theoldways1549]

Those aren't foxtails!

[@brit.luievarshavski]

What are they?

[@dokushu55]

@@brit.luievarshavski Setaria viridis-aka Green Foxtail, another weed

[@AshGreen359]

This is a different type of foxtail