Introduction
Anyone who has ever played the sport of cricket knows that one of the biggest problems with cricket squares are weeds. Having weeds on the field dramatically affects the quality of play. Therefore, if you own or maintain a cricket field then you need to figure out a good way to control the weeds. There are many different ways to do this, but there are some ways that are much better than others. In this article, we will cover 4 proven ways to get rid of weeds on a cricket square.
Ways To Get Rid of Cricket Square Weeds
- Use A High Strength Herbicide
- Smother The Weeds Using Boards
- Pour Salt Around Them
- Cover Them In Cooking Oils
Use A High Strength Herbicide
Herbicides have long been the gold standard for controlling weeds. They pack potent and poisonous chemicals that kill weeds on contact. There are also ones that can penetrate the soil to kill the root.
Smother The Weeds Using Boards
You use a board or any other heavy object to smother weeds. Just place the object on the weed and in just a few days the weed will be dead. This will also help to kill the root and prevent re-growth.
Pour Salt Around Them
Most people do not know that salt is a potent weed killer. Salt disrupts the ionic balances in the plant. In addition to disrupting the ionic balances, it pulls all of the water out of the plant permanently killing it.
Cover Them In Cooking Oils
Even fewer people know that cooking oils such as vegetable oil and canola oil kill weeds. If you are looking for a low-cost solution or just happen to have some really old cooking oil, you can place that on the roots of the weeds to kill them.