Wear gloves and long sleeves
Pull stickers before they dry and spread
Mow the yard regularly before they seed
Bag and dispose of pulled stickers
Rake up loose sticker burrs
Use a dethatching rake or stiff broom on hard surfaces
Water the area lightly before pulling to loosen roots
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide in early season
Spot-treat active plants with a suitable post-emergent herbicide
Reapply herbicide only as directed on the label
Overseed thin grass areas to crowd out weeds
Fertilize and maintain healthy turf
Keep grass cut at the proper height
Remove weeds from fence lines, edges, and bare spots
Prevent seed spread by cleaning shoes, tools, and mower blades
Dispose of yard waste in sealed bags if required
Repeat control efforts weekly during the growing season