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Which Weedkiller for Buttercups?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Which Weedkiller for Buttercups?

Broadleaf herbicides can be applied over grassy areas infested with creeping buttercup to selectively kill the buttercup and not the grass. Products containing the active ingredient MCPA

MCPA
The MCPA residue left in soil typically has a half-life of 24 days. However, the degradation rate depends on environmental conditions, such as temperature and soil moisture.
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are most effective on buttercup. Metsulfuron (Escort, Ally) is also effective but can harm some grasses.

What weedkiller kills buttercups?

Kill it With a Spot Spray Weedkiller for Lawns

I'd recommend using Scotts Weedol Lawn Weedkiller Spot Spray or Resolva Weedol Lawn Weed Killer. Give it a blast, you might need to do it again after 6 weeks if the plant is strong.

What do you spray buttercups with?

“Broad-spectrum herbicides such as Pastor on silage ground and Forefront T on land grazed by cattle and sheep, are good options for early applications to catch both buttercups and dandelions.” Ragwort will be the next weed to start growing, followed by docks and thistles.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.