How do you get rid of texas sandburs(goat heads).?

Question

Every time you pull one up another one grows in it place.

Answer 1

Nothing is worse than Goat Heads....worse than nails when they dry. Try to pull them by the time the tiny purple flowers bud. Then rake every little burr up, carefully, as you well know. You can spray this stuff called "Image". Use a sprayer like the Ortho sprayer and adjust dilution acording to bottle instructions. It shouldn't cost more than $10.00. It is the only thing that kills stickers and NOT the grass, too. Be careful, tho.

Answer 2

Field sandburs (grassburs) are generally not a problem in well maintained turfgrass areas. With proper fertilization, mowing and irrigation, you can produce a turf that is dense enough to prevent sandbur (grassbur)s from becoming a problem. However, if field sandburs (grassburs) do become a problem there are several effective herbicides that can be used to control this particular weed. The most effective and efficient method of control is to use a pre-emergent herbicide. Table 1 contains a list of the pre emergent herbicides that have sandburs (grassburs) listed as a weed that is controlled by the chemical in the herbicide. To be effective, these pre emergents need to be applied before weed seeds germinate -- generally when the soil temperature (NOT the air temperature) reaches 52 degrees F. This usually occurs by March 15 in the central Texas area. In north Texas areas, apply the pre-emergent by April 1 and in southern areas of the state by March 1. Note: in south Texas and even in central Texas during mild winters the field sandbur plants will survive and act like a perennial weed. In these cases, a pre-emergent herbicide will not be effective in controlling these particular plants, but will work on any of the seeds that try to germinate. If a post-emergence herbicide such as MSMA or DSMA is used, wait until the day time temperatures are about 75 degrees F. for the products to be most effective. To insure complete control of germinating grass burrs in heavily infested areas, extend the residual of the herbicide barrier in the soil and thus extend the length of control period by making applications of the pre-emergent herbicide EVERY 6 WEEKS through September. In areas with a light infestation of grass burrs, two applications that are 6 weeks apart and after the initial application should control seed germination. As always, the pre-emergent application needs to be watered in thoroughly. Not applying enough water after application of a pre-emergent herbicide is one of the main reason for failure to effectively obtain control of the annual grassy weeds such as sandburs (grassburs).

Answer 3

Sandburs and goat heads are two very different plants. Sandbur plants are a grass plant that puts up a stem of sharp seeds or burs. MSMA or Pendomethlin are used for control.

Puncture vine produces "goat heads" that stick in bicycle tires, bare feet, and almost anything else. Puncture Vine is a broadleaf plant, with small yellow flowers.
AIM herbicide from FMC will do a good job on these at 2 OZ, per ac. plus a surfactant.

Answer 4

Try 2,4-d or round up( R.U.will kill everything).

Answer 5

You can't !!! The only solution is to move to Oklahoma.