Need advice on why 24-D isn't working

Hi peeps I’m looking for some help with this weed issue I have. I moved into my new house at the end of September and my front lawn is overrun with this problem. I sprayed 24-D from a local store a month ago and tried again two weeks back but it hasn’t worked at all. I’m in central CA.

That looks like Clover to me. 2,4-D doesn’t do a good job of controlling Clover.

Remington said:
That looks like Clover to me. 2,4-D doesn’t do a good job of controlling Clover.

What would you suggest that won’t harm my existing lawn?

Sky said:

Remington said:
That looks like Clover to me. 2,4-D doesn’t do a good job of controlling Clover.

What would you suggest that won’t harm my existing lawn?

Try using Triclopyr.

Sky said:

Remington said:
That looks like Clover to me. 2,4-D doesn’t do a good job of controlling Clover.

What would you suggest that won’t harm my existing lawn?

Solitaire is a good option. Just don’t use it too strongly.

Sky said:

Remington said:
That looks like Clover to me. 2,4-D doesn’t do a good job of controlling Clover.

What would you suggest that won’t harm my existing lawn?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ortho-Weed-B-Gon-16-oz-Chickweed-Clover-Oxalis-Killer-for-Lawns-Concentrate-0396410/203686814

@Remington
Thanks for the suggestion. Is there any issue with spraying this right after using 24-D?

Sky said:
@Remington
Thanks for the suggestion. Is there any issue with spraying this right after using 24-D?

No, it should be fine.

Sky said:
@Remington
Thanks for the suggestion. Is there any issue with spraying this right after using 24-D?

You might need to apply it again after 2-3 weeks.

Remington said:
That looks like Clover to me. 2,4-D doesn’t do a good job of controlling Clover.

Yeah it’s strange that 2,4-D is sometimes recommended for white clover. The label says it can damage it with one application and you need several to kill it. I’ve found it’s not very effective at all. It could actually be useful as a spot treatment if you want to keep clover in your lawn.

I had success by adding a surfactant to my spray. Clover tends to have waxy leaves that repel water or herbicide. A surfactant helps the herbicide stick and actually do its job.

I used this product on something similar and it worked great

https://www.domyown.com/change-up-selective-herbicide-p-20736.html?track=review_email&sub_id=21294

@Cody
:fire::fire: MCPA, fluroxypyr, and dicamba are tough on weeds. I use a product called Battleship III in the summer, which has those plus Triclopyr. It really eliminates weeds, but the pricing isn’t great for homeowners.

The weed killer takes a bit longer to work in colder temperatures. Clover is showing some yellowing, but that could be from the first application.

Uma said:
The weed killer takes a bit longer to work in colder temperatures. Clover is showing some yellowing, but that could be from the first application.

Should I reapply now?

Sky said:

Uma said:
The weed killer takes a bit longer to work in colder temperatures. Clover is showing some yellowing, but that could be from the first application.

Should I reapply now?

No, you’ve reached the limit for 2,4-D applications. Just wait a bit longer.

@Uma
I’d suggest waiting until it gets warmer and the weeds are actively growing.