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Catchweed Bedstraw
Life cycle: Annual
Leaves: Clusters of 6-8 leaves surrounding each node on stem.
Stems: 4-sided, weak, with bristles.
Flowers: Small, white, 4-lobed flowers.
Roots: Slim, shallow taproot.
Comments: Plant sticks to clothing. Plants may be found near edges of lawn or in gardens or landscapes.
Control
Cultural: Remove shoot growth with a garden rake prior to seed production.
Foliar Herbicides: Products that contain 2,4-D and dicamba (Weed-B-Gone Max, Trimec, WeedStop, and others), or fluroxypyr (Spotlight). Carfentrazone (QuickSilver) may be a good option in new lawn plantings where Kentucky bluegrass has been emerged for at least 7 days.
Soil Herbicides: Corn gluten meal (Preen Vegetable Garden Weed Preventer) may provide some control in gardens.