Creeping beggerweed spreads by seed, stolons or segments of the taproot. Creeping beggerweed is found through Florida and across the South into southern Texas. The plant also produces jointed seedpods that can be physically distributed. Beggarweed can tolerate close mowing. A dense turf produced by proper fertility practices and adequate irrigation to prevent moisture stress is the best practices to compete with beggarweed.
Physical removal is difficult due to the deep rhizomes.
For optimum control, make your postemergent herbicide application to creeping beggerweed that is young and actively growing.