Control Common Rush

Many people ask how to get rid of common rush. The following options can be considered for how to control common rush.

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Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove common rush, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Common rush can re-grow from any seeds or rhizomes remaining in the soil.

Herbicide Control:

We have a possible option for how to kill common rush that may offer control.

1. Cattail and Water Lily Control (Imox + surfactant) (for ponds or lakes) – liquids that are mixed and diluted with water and sprayed directly on the plants.

Treatment Tips:

When treating common rush,

• With Imox or other systemic herbicides, treatment is most effective when the plants are mature or close to full grown. This allows for more plant surface to spray enough mixture on.
  • Treat in late summer to early fall to get better kill of the root systems. At this time, plants are pulling energy into their roots to store for the winter.
• Common rush is not listed on the Imox label, but it is a broad spectrum herbicide and will control a wide variety of weeds.