Syngenta Recognition Herbicide – Post-Emergent Lawn Weed Control (0.45 oz)

Overview

Syngenta Recognition is a post-emergent weed control product designed to protect and restore the look of warm-season lawns. Packaged as a 0.45 oz water-dispersible granule, it delivers targeted suppression of a broad spectrum of lawn weeds while prioritizing turf safety on common warm-season grasses.

Why choose Recognition?

Recognition stands out for its turf-friendly approach thanks to the metcamifen safener, which helps balance effective weed control with gentler performance on select grasses. This makes it a practical option for turf managers seeking reliable weed suppression without sacrificing lawn health.

Key benefits you may notice include robust control of various weed types, flexible application rates, and compatibility with a strategic tank-mix that can address stubborn weed species in a single pass. While outcomes depend on site conditions and proper use, many lawns experience visible weed reduction and improved turf appearance over time.

What it controls

Recognition provides broad-spectrum post-emergent activity. It targets sedges (including yellow and purple nutsedge) as well as grasses and broadleaf weeds, making it a versatile choice for mixed weed pressure in lawns. Notable examples of targeted plants include:

• Yellow and purple nutsedge
• Other grasses and common broadleaf weeds
• Dollarweed and lawn pennywort
• Spotted spurge, wild garlic, carpetweed

Usage scenarios vary; the product is designed to be effective when weeds are actively growing and properly treated according to the label.

Tank mixing and turf management

A standout option is a tank mix with Turflon Ester Ultra (8–16 fl oz/acre) to enhance broadleaf weed control and specifically improve dollarweed management. This combination demonstrates how Recognition can be paired with another herbicide to boost efficacy while maintaining turf safety on compatible grasses.

Recognition also offers a selective safety angle for bermudagrass removal within St. Augustinegrass or zoysiagrass lawns. The safener helps minimize unintended injury, enabling more precise weed management in mixed-turf scenarios. Always follow label directions and local guidelines when planning a tank mix or targeted species removal.

How to use

• Apply post-emergent weed control to actively growing weeds with the specified rate of 1.29–1.95 oz/acre.
• Use with appropriate water volumes to ensure even coverage across the treated area.
• Consider a tank-mix with Turflon Ester Ultra for enhanced control of select weeds.
• When targeting bermudagrass, use the safener-enabled approach to protect desirable turf while addressing weed pressure.

These guidelines reflect the product’s intended use and highlight practical, real-world scenarios. Results can vary by lawn conditions, weather, and weed stage, so treat expectations as possibilities rather than guarantees.

Practical takeaways

• Broad-spectrum post-emergent weed control with turf safety emphasis
• Smart tank-mix option to tackle tough weeds in a single application
• Targeted bermudagrass management in compatible warm-season lawns

For best results, review the product label, follow safety precautions, and apply under appropriate weather conditions. This approach supports a healthier-looking lawn while addressing common weed challenges.