Centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a major pest to pasture lands throughout northwest Florida. It is a low growing perennial which spreads by stolons. In appearance it is intermediate between carpet grass and Bermuda grass; it has shorter nodes than the latter and makes a dense mat of creeping stems and leaves. Although it is a pest to pastures it is very desirable as a lawn grass. The fact that it is adapted to a wide range of soils and fertility levels provided sufficient moisture is present, makes it ideal for this purpose. In pastures it is undesirable because of its low feed value, and its dense aggressive growth which tends to crowd out desirable plants.